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chelsiemarie1218's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Audiobook - interesting story and turn of events. Wish the mfc was stronger and gave more fight. Feel like she gave into mmc way too easily given all the red flags.
bambi_ortiz's review against another edition
3.0
Loved Massimo, but I was frequently annoyed by Laura.
She would defy Massimo, but then cry and whine when she got in trouble just to keep doing it again and again. Or she would sexually provoke him and then freak out when he attempted to make any moves. Like she could do whatever she wanted, but don't anyone dare do anything to her.
I thought he deserved better, but Laura is who he wanted.
Other than Laura, I liked all the other characters, especially her beat friend, Olga.
She would defy Massimo, but then cry and whine when she got in trouble just to keep doing it again and again. Or she would sexually provoke him and then freak out when he attempted to make any moves. Like she could do whatever she wanted, but don't anyone dare do anything to her.
I thought he deserved better, but Laura is who he wanted.
Other than Laura, I liked all the other characters, especially her beat friend, Olga.
wanderinghappygal's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book is trashy smut. But if you picked it up and read the cover and still want to read it you know that. It’s a great at what it’s trying to be. It’s not a good example of love, consensual sex or relationships. But it’s a great read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Blood, Gaslighting, Drug use, Rape, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Car accident, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Murder, Sexual assault, Drug abuse, Gun violence, and Physical abuse
alatinaandherbooks's review against another edition
3.0
On the fence I don't know if it's because I seen the movie first or what but I couldn't really get into it. The book didn't end like the movie tho
holly_mcc's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
inge_oortwijn's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
dreamsngr's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
I pushed through 80% and it was straight porn. That has a time and place, and I'll suspend disbelief for the kidnapped by the mafia trope, but the main character is irritating. She is overly obsessed with clothes, shoes, and downing champagne. She seems to have no flaws unless it might lead to a sex scene (I'm afraid of flying. Oh no, he'll distract me with sex) and no real interests. I don't care how hot the sex scenes are if the characters and plot are lacking.
bibliophilebrit's review against another edition
1.0
Started reading this as it was a recommendation from a friend. The spicy scenes were alright. The rest I kinda had a problem with. The writing isn’t great. I am not fond of the word choices and would find myself cringing at times. Stockholm syndrome is strong with this one. I don’t even really like the male lead enough to justify it. He’s cool with her when they are alone (sort of) but a super prick around literally anyone else? Going to try the second book but I really regret this purchase!
linnsen's review against another edition
3.0
Den var mycket bättre än filmen. Bra beskrivningar och förstå hur Laura kände hela tiden, jag lärde känna hennes karaktär bra. Den börjar med att man får följa Massimos tankar vilket jag önskar boken hade fortsatt med eftersom han är en sådan mäktig och högt uppsatt maffia boss, därför roligt att få veta mer hur han tänkte. Väldigt mycket erotiska scener men tog ett tag innan de började vilket var ett plus för kändes inte lika baserat av sexualitet som i filmen. Helt okej bok!