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probably_reading_right_now's review
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-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
4.0
This is the prologue book in the series and it looks like it was written after some of the other books to show a younger Cain and Emma. This was such a good book and I loved reading Cain and Emma’s dynamic seeing how their story starts off will make the rest of the series even better.
mollyan's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
hhushaw's review against another edition
4.0
An honest review thanks to NetGalley. As a fan of the Cain Casey series, I was excited when I saw that Ali Vali was writing the prologue. It was great to see how Cain and Emma met and what was happening in their family before. I especially liked experiencing Billy and Marie. If you are a fan of the Casey Clan, then you will love this book.
reneetc's review against another edition
4.0
This is an entertaining flashback story about the beginning of Cain and Emma's journey. I read the [b:The Devil Inside|22600|The Devil Inside (Cain Casey, #1)|Ali Vali|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1364146902l/22600._SY75_.jpg|23618], [b:The Devil Unleashed|22598|The Devil Unleashed (Cain Casey, #2)|Ali Vali|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1364147663l/22598._SY75_.jpg|23616], and [b:Deal with the Devil|2074013|Deal with the Devil (Cain Casey, #3)|Ali Vali|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1364146704l/2074013._SY75_.jpg|2079261] beforehand, so it was interesting to read about the influence/roles/beginnings several characters had in the past. Between the two main characters, Cain is my favorite. She is loyal, loves fiercely, and understands how lucky she is to have Emma in her life. Sure, it took a couple of ale baths for her to realize Emma "was this fresh, untouched beauty," but hey, even mobsters can be hardheaded when it comes to love.
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