3.09k reviews for:

Painted Scars

Neva Altaj

3.52 AVERAGE


2.5⭐

3.75 ⭐️

“At that moment Nina raises her head, our gazes connect, and she smiles at me. It’s like the sun has suddenly broken through the dark clouds, hitting me with its warmth, and I find myself wishing this was real and not just an act.”
dark fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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
emotional funny lighthearted tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I enjoyed this story, although I really wanted to love it. The first half of the book was fantastic, had me kicking my feet and giggling, for some reason though the second half felt a little rushed. The spice was almost non existent, if this wasn't promoted as "spicy mafia romance" it would've thought it was more of a closed door romance novel. Also, I wouldn't label this as enemies to lovers in fact this was giving major insta-love. I was expecting a lot of build up and tension but there just wasn't much of that! Despite all of that though, I did still enjoy this story and will probably be continuing the rest of the series at some point!
dark emotional funny fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

A basic 3 stars didn't change my life or wasn't rememberable but it entertained me. It was lacking a bit of depth on the characters parts. I do think part of the reason is the length or lack of. I liked reading about a disabled MMC tho.
Felt like the divorce bc of him killing the man and getting back together was oddly quick. It didn't feel satisfying at all. Smut scenes were also boring so I enjoyed the emotional aspects of their relationship a lot more.
dark 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
dark emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes