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mbichaela's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
[2021] 4 stars
[2022] 3.5 star
mafia romances aren't my thing anymore but this one was great. steam was there and the plot made sense - a win-win situation.
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, and Sexual harassment
tiramisuandpasta's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, and Sexual harassment
charlee92's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
the overall plot reminded me a lot of 50 shades (I won't spoil it). falls in love super quick and neither character believe the other could love them so it's a slow burn.
overall if you like mafia romances yes I'd recommend it. they're just not top of the list for me, but I wanted to give it a try. I also listened to the audiobook and I think reading would have been better. I'd give this 2.5.
Graphic: Gun violence
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Sexual harassment
sydneys_bookshelf's review against another edition
LMAO ADDING THIS LATER (1-6-2021) BUT THE AUTHOR IS YT SUPREMACIST AND TANGERINE SUPPORTER. makes sense why i didn’t like her writing!
Graphic: Murder and Sexual harassment
anger566's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Rape, Sexism, and Death of parent
It’s a mafia romance so there’s parts concerning organized crime (death, murder, gun violence, regular violence, blood). There’s some sexist elements (women in the family aren’t allowed to choose their husbands-arranged marriage; they’re seen as tainted if they have sex before marriage).vladtheimpaler's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Sexual content, and Murder
Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, Drug use, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
anaya_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Murder and Pregnancy
callmeluh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Maybe I had too many expectations, but I didn't enjoy this book as much as I'd hoped. I hated the first part: Elena annoyed me to no ends, and I was bored out of my mind. I did decide to push through, mostly because I hate dropping a book. And thank f*ck the second half was better, and it made up for the first part, BUT I can't say that I loved this book as a whole.
So yes, it wasn't love at first page, however I will continue reading this series, because I'm too curious for my own good
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Sexual harassment
mybookishdelights's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is a mafia/gang romance. It's the first one I've read of its type so I have no idea if it's good for that particular genre. As far as sexual/romantic tension and angst though... hot damn!
I'm not sure how I feel about romanticizing the mafia. This isn't fantasy and I say that because I forgive a lot more in fantasy than I do in my contemporary fiction. Having said that, I don't think this particular book romanticized it. This was about a romantic relationship that is within the setting of the mafia. It's not really romanticizing the mafia itself. It's violent and brutal, but both characters are a part of this world and understand the rules.
It does have a couple tropes that were predictable, but when you read a lot of romance books it's hard to not predict how things will go and it doesn't affect my enjoyment. But here they are in case they bother you or maybe you like them:
I don't know if I would recommend this if graphic violence bothers you, but it is worth the read for the all that tension. Cause damn.
CAWPILE Score: 8.43 = 4.5 stars
Characters: 8
Atmosphere: 8
Writing: 8
Plot: 8
Intrigue: 9
Logic: 9
Enjoyment: 9
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Drug use, Misogyny, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual violence and Pregnancy
cozywithnyx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Drug use, Misogyny, Sexual content, Violence, Murder, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Torture