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dark
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Well that was entertaining for a first mafia romance read. A spice (well seasoned) forward story where the plot took the back seat. Low key wish more happened with that bike. Navessa definitely turned up the spice to level 5 following Lights Out. Though high stakes, the vibe felt more like save the small town bar (club). I enjoyed the ties (hehe) to the first book, the spice & the FMC’s dynamic with her roommates, but I’m not sure I feel as invested in the foreshadowing of what’s to come. But will I read on? Likely.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
fast-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:
Complicated
I loved it so much. It wasn’t as funny as the first but it was still amazing. Plus I adore how are these men obsessed with their women.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder
dark
mysterious
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
obsessed with the Mafia vibes!
junior and Lauren well well, hello!
one thing I really enjoy about this author is the true research she does on information about topics in her books!
lights out was hilarious and the banter of Josh like woo but this one caught up with the tension between Lauren and Junior, the love that he has had wow just wow!
dark romance for sure! very detailed in many many ways....like wooh
junior and Lauren well well, hello!
one thing I really enjoy about this author is the true research she does on information about topics in her books!
lights out was hilarious and the banter of Josh like woo but this one caught up with the tension between Lauren and Junior, the love that he has had wow just wow!
dark romance for sure! very detailed in many many ways....like wooh
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Stalking
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Stalking
Moderate: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying, Torture, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really liked this book. It’s different characters, different tropes - a second chance romance, different kinks (also the FMC Lo didn’t like the stalking in this book whereas it was a fun kink in the first book), but the vibe - especially the ending was so different from the first book. I enjoyed the humor from the friends but since the first book’s humor came from the MMC I think the second book just needed a little more. I love the sex positivity, loved the church scene (iykyk), I wish there was more impact in the ending because the first half was so good. I loved the audio narrators! Also Lo frustrated me in chapter 29 and I was upset what she blamed Nic for.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Misogyny, Sexual content, Violence, Stalking
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Sexism, Murder, Classism
Minor: Alcoholism, Vomit, Trafficking, Cannibalism
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I ended up liking Nico’s story more than I would have anticipated but ultimately wished Lauren felt more capable/self-assured than she came off. Overall strong cast of characters; Lights Out was just a 5-star book for me and Caught Up didn’t *quite* measure up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence
Minor: Murder
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Stalking
Moderate: Murder
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
WHAT WAS THAT ENDING?!
Loved the twist with Tyler and can't wait to hear how tf he ended up where he did by the end of the book...interested to see where things go in the third and last book of the trilogy.
I need the last book right now, Navessa!
I need the last book right now, Navessa!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking
Minor: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Cannibalism, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This is painful for me to say... but I just wasn't obsessed with this 🙈
Going into this one, I knew it was going to be different than Lights Out, Navessa was very vocal about that the entire time. However, the major difference between this and Lights Out is that this was so much spicier and I feel like it came at a detriment to the couple.
I'm the type of reader who thrives off of an emotional connection; I need to feel the love oozing off the page and I just didn't get that. Junior, yes, he was a man down bad and I wholeheartedly believe he loves Lauren and has for a very long time. Him keeping the journal, keeping tabs on her, and waiting for the right moment to get her back... it was peak boy obsessed. Whereas Lauren's story revolved almost entirely around sex work and introducing Junior to kink. I still don't feel like we understand what made her fall for Junior outside of the physical attraction she felt towards him.
I will say, I loved the roommates and all the Josh & Aly cameos, as well as how respectfully sex work was depicted throughout but overall I just wasn't blown away. It's a fun, spicy listen and there's enough of a tease to get you excited about book three but Lights Out still reigns supreme.
Going into this one, I knew it was going to be different than Lights Out, Navessa was very vocal about that the entire time. However, the major difference between this and Lights Out is that this was so much spicier and I feel like it came at a detriment to the couple.
I'm the type of reader who thrives off of an emotional connection; I need to feel the love oozing off the page and I just didn't get that. Junior, yes, he was a man down bad and I wholeheartedly believe he loves Lauren and has for a very long time. Him keeping the journal, keeping tabs on her, and waiting for the right moment to get her back... it was peak boy obsessed. Whereas Lauren's story revolved almost entirely around sex work and introducing Junior to kink. I still don't feel like we understand what made her fall for Junior outside of the physical attraction she felt towards him.
I will say, I loved the roommates and all the Josh & Aly cameos, as well as how respectfully sex work was depicted throughout but overall I just wasn't blown away. It's a fun, spicy listen and there's enough of a tease to get you excited about book three but Lights Out still reigns supreme.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Stalking
Minor: Torture, Vomit, Murder