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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
The fourth book in the Kings of Italy series, we get to see Giulio and Alessio’s story. The assassin and his mark, the mafia prince. You do not need to read the previous book prior to reading this as it can be read as a stand alone. This book has alot of spice and Alessio and Giulio bring it as they fall in love. This has all the right dark mafia, assassin, enemies to lovers, possessions and dark romance you are looking for with the chemistry off the charts.
I received this ARC through the publisher and I am voluntarily reviewing this book, opinions are my own.
I received this ARC through the publisher and I am voluntarily reviewing this book, opinions are my own.
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Let me start by saying that I absolutely loved the first two books in this series so much.
Unfortunately, I didn’t like this book and here’s why.
By 40ish %, the main characters were falling for each other. They very quickly went from enemies to lovers and it felt very instalove. I was hoping for more tension and build up.
I love some good spice, but it felt like more of an erotica book than dark mafia romance. There wasn’t a good balance of spice to character development, which caused me to not be invested in the story.
I hate writing a negative review. But this just wasn’t for me. I’ll still pick up more of Mila’s work though!
Unfortunately, I didn’t like this book and here’s why.
By 40ish %, the main characters were falling for each other. They very quickly went from enemies to lovers and it felt very instalove. I was hoping for more tension and build up.
I love some good spice, but it felt like more of an erotica book than dark mafia romance. There wasn’t a good balance of spice to character development, which caused me to not be invested in the story.
I hate writing a negative review. But this just wasn’t for me. I’ll still pick up more of Mila’s work though!
challenging
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
5/5⭐️
———ARC Review———
Mafia Target is the fourth book in the Kings of Italy series. But it’s a standalone, so it can be read by itself.
It features Giulio, an ex-heir to the biggest Italian mafia empire, who is trying to start his own empire without being in his father’s shadow, and Alessio, an expert assassin, who is blackmailed to murder the son of the man who is the only person he has failed to kill. But when Alessio attempts to kill the son, Giulio, he finds himself in a forbidden attraction that leaves him with his life on line.
Assassino? Principe? Um, yes! I love them and their banter. The way Giulio fought with Alessio so much, while Alessio was starting to get feelings was the best thing ever. Alessio is so protective over Giulio and same the other way around. They are such a power couple fighting together
———ARC Review———
Mafia Target is the fourth book in the Kings of Italy series. But it’s a standalone, so it can be read by itself.
It features Giulio, an ex-heir to the biggest Italian mafia empire, who is trying to start his own empire without being in his father’s shadow, and Alessio, an expert assassin, who is blackmailed to murder the son of the man who is the only person he has failed to kill. But when Alessio attempts to kill the son, Giulio, he finds himself in a forbidden attraction that leaves him with his life on line.
Assassino? Principe? Um, yes! I love them and their banter. The way Giulio fought with Alessio so much, while Alessio was starting to get feelings was the best thing ever. Alessio is so protective over Giulio and same the other way around. They are such a power couple fighting together
2.5 stars
Dnf @ 40%
This was one of my anticipated reads, and unfortunately, it did not live up to the expectations I had
Dnf @ 40%
This was one of my anticipated reads, and unfortunately, it did not live up to the expectations I had
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
. I was looking forward to this and for me it delivered what i wanted from Giulio and the best assassin in the world, Alessio. I loved the whole stalker-ish situation going on too.
I loved everything Alessio! I loved his backstory, him before Giulio but even more so after Giulio. The man has a heart of gold but it was hidden beneath layers of feeling like no one ever wanted him besides his Nonna and also feeling like no one ever expected him to be someone besides his job in a way. Once Giulio started peeling his layers without even meaning to, it was gold to me seeing him be himself and it was amazing seeing him from what he actually was and not just the best assassin in the world. I loved every single second of him even when he was going head to head with Giulio.
I loved Giulio since Mafia Mistress really and had a lot of compassion for him. I loved learning more about him and after the previous books i was very curious to know wth happened during the 4 years after he left ' The Castello'. I really loved his character but he did drove me a bit crazy.
After learning Alessio's secret he became very frustrating to me. Obviously i got where he was coming from but also it was a big reaction from him. Like Alessio said, it was just a job to him and in some ways Giulio understood that but still chose the angry path and cutting him off for good instead of just giving them some time. Of course Fausto also didn't helped matters, cause you know, he's Fausto.
I loved the turnaround and how Giulio took care of things and Fausto. I loved seeing stand up to his father and telling him basically that he is not the boss of everyone around him. Fausto had to accept Alessio for better or for worse and i loved how Giulio did it. Fausto had it coming
I loved everything Alessio! I loved his backstory, him before Giulio but even more so after Giulio. The man has a heart of gold but it was hidden beneath layers of feeling like no one ever wanted him besides his Nonna and also feeling like no one ever expected him to be someone besides his job in a way. Once Giulio started peeling his layers without even meaning to, it was gold to me seeing him be himself and it was amazing seeing him from what he actually was and not just the best assassin in the world. I loved every single second of him even when he was going head to head with Giulio.
I loved Giulio since Mafia Mistress really and had a lot of compassion for him. I loved learning more about him and after the previous books i was very curious to know wth happened during the 4 years after he left ' The Castello'. I really loved his character but he did drove me a bit crazy.
After learning Alessio's secret he became very frustrating to me. Obviously i got where he was coming from but also it was a big reaction from him. Like Alessio said, it was just a job to him and in some ways Giulio understood that but still chose the angry path and cutting him off for good instead of just giving them some time. Of course Fausto also didn't helped matters, cause you know, he's Fausto.
I loved the turnaround and how Giulio took care of things and Fausto. I loved seeing stand up to his father and telling him basically that he is not the boss of everyone around him. Fausto had to accept Alessio for better or for worse and i loved how Giulio did it. Fausto had it coming
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-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:
No