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krhart's review
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
So good. Sara Cate and Rachel Leigh hit the mark with this book. 1 of 2 in the series, they write the story of Mafia families: the Blacks, the Marettis and the Pavettas. When the debt is not paid and the Pavettas are a target, Iris is told one thing- get to Silas Black.
Doing as she is told, she shows up at the Black residence and meets the brooding and void Black men (Silas, Baron and Gabriel). Iris is determined to get revenge on the Marettis for taking her father's life, but she needs the help of these three men.
Iris has little to offer but herself. As she weaves her way into their lives, they start to feel things for one another and that could be dangerous too!
I gasped and giggled and clenched and loved this story.
Doing as she is told, she shows up at the Black residence and meets the brooding and void Black men (Silas, Baron and Gabriel). Iris is determined to get revenge on the Marettis for taking her father's life, but she needs the help of these three men.
Iris has little to offer but herself. As she weaves her way into their lives, they start to feel things for one another and that could be dangerous too!
I gasped and giggled and clenched and loved this story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Gun violence, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Violence and Toxic relationship
bendy_bookworm's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Sexual content, Death, Blood, and Death of parent
Moderate: Vomit
lilackuromi8's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Physical abuse, and Sexual content
hmmmmmmm's review
challenging
dark
fast-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Blood, and Sexual content
andeng's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Torture, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Death, Death of parent, and Blood
Moderate: Child death and Sexual assault
ophelia_so_sad's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
3.0
***SPOILERS***
main character: iris
the guys: silas, baron, and gabriel
summary:
the book starts off with iris and a body guard talking as they're beginning to have sex. she lets us know that her dad has recently been keeping her in the house on lockdown, but she doesn't know why. as they're about to start doing the deed, the body guard is shot in the back. iris is found by her father, where he begins trying to flee. right as they make it to the garage, iris' dad is shot. his last words are to find silas black. after iris flees, she makes her way to silas' house for refuge. their she's introduced to gabriel (silas' adopted son) and baron (silas' biological son) before being introduced to silas himself. he agrees to let her stay for a month to get back on her feet, but she wants more: revenge. through some trials and tribulations, iris ends up staying longer (later, for good) and makes a lot of changes in the house.
my thoughts:
i feel like i always start off reviews by saying, "it was good." which is always true, and i'm not good with words. again, the same could be said for this book. i thought the beginning was explosive, but it quickly flatlined. it wasn't that it lost its pace, but the plot just seemed to plateau pretty quickly. it eventually picked up again towards the end, but just barely. i liked that it was a quick read, but i could've used a bit more plot development before iris jumped into the sex. and don't get me wrong, that's what i read these books for, but i also like plot. i did like the character development of all of the guys though. character development is key to whether i'll like something or not. and again, we had the reverse harem trio: strongest connection guy, comedic relief/the quickest to fall for the girl, and the "i hate you, but that'll turn around at some point". 3 stars from me, dudes!
main character: iris
the guys: silas, baron, and gabriel
summary:
the book starts off with iris and a body guard talking as they're beginning to have sex. she lets us know that her dad has recently been keeping her in the house on lockdown, but she doesn't know why. as they're about to start doing the deed, the body guard is shot in the back. iris is found by her father, where he begins trying to flee. right as they make it to the garage, iris' dad is shot. his last words are to find silas black. after iris flees, she makes her way to silas' house for refuge. their she's introduced to gabriel (silas' adopted son) and baron (silas' biological son) before being introduced to silas himself. he agrees to let her stay for a month to get back on her feet, but she wants more: revenge. through some trials and tribulations, iris ends up staying longer (later, for good) and makes a lot of changes in the house.
my thoughts:
i feel like i always start off reviews by saying, "it was good." which is always true, and i'm not good with words. again, the same could be said for this book. i thought the beginning was explosive, but it quickly flatlined. it wasn't that it lost its pace, but the plot just seemed to plateau pretty quickly. it eventually picked up again towards the end, but just barely. i liked that it was a quick read, but i could've used a bit more plot development before iris jumped into the sex. and don't get me wrong, that's what i read these books for, but i also like plot. i did like the character development of all of the guys though. character development is key to whether i'll like something or not. and again, we had the reverse harem trio: strongest connection guy, comedic relief/the quickest to fall for the girl, and the "i hate you, but that'll turn around at some point". 3 stars from me, dudes!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Gore, Murder, and Sexual content
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