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dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
4.5⭐️
I really wanted to give this book a full-fat five stars, but hear me out.
First of all, there were so many holes in the story, and I kept waiting for them to make sense. Like… why was there a whole chapter for Noah with just one word: “fuck”? I feel like there’s something behind it, but it never got explained. And what about Jamal’s revenge?? It felt like it was building up to something big, and then—nothing.
Don’t get me wrong, I loved this book so much, but it deserved better. It felt like the author just wanted to end it ASAP. There needed to be more—more clarity, more depth.
OKAY, now let’s talk about Sienna and Jamal!!
Oh my god, you guys will never understand how I felt reading about them. One of my favorite couples ever.
They were just… how do I even explain it? They were made for each other. Jamal turned out to be such a softie for Sienna—it was the cutest thing ever. The way he cared for her? Priceless. And Sienna? She was literally me. We had so much in common, it actually scared me.
And the ending?? Ughhh, you guys—I cried my eyes out. Like, it’s not even funny.
I really wanted to give this book a full-fat five stars, but hear me out.
First of all, there were so many holes in the story, and I kept waiting for them to make sense. Like… why was there a whole chapter for Noah with just one word: “fuck”? I feel like there’s something behind it, but it never got explained. And what about Jamal’s revenge?? It felt like it was building up to something big, and then—nothing.
Don’t get me wrong, I loved this book so much, but it deserved better. It felt like the author just wanted to end it ASAP. There needed to be more—more clarity, more depth.
OKAY, now let’s talk about Sienna and Jamal!!
Oh my god, you guys will never understand how I felt reading about them. One of my favorite couples ever.
They were just… how do I even explain it? They were made for each other. Jamal turned out to be such a softie for Sienna—it was the cutest thing ever. The way he cared for her? Priceless. And Sienna? She was literally me. We had so much in common, it actually scared me.
And the ending?? Ughhh, you guys—I cried my eyes out. Like, it’s not even funny.
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
2.5 its not bad but ive read the same story some where
SeRaya has delivered a book that sucks you in and leaves you wanting more. This book as a little bit of everything that makes a book great: love, revenge, spice, found family, dark past and more. Jamal is a character that I fell in love with. The banter between him and Sienna is great and helps build up the relationship despite the trials they face. There is a great love story here but also lots of smut and dirty talk to satisfy you! This book is great and is a definite must read!
Tropes:
Forced marriage
Mafia
Badass FMC
Hot MMC
Thank you Good Girls PR and SeRaya for allowing me to read this great book! I need more!
Tropes:
Forced marriage
Mafia
Badass FMC
Hot MMC
Thank you Good Girls PR and SeRaya for allowing me to read this great book! I need more!
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
omg you know how sometimes you read crappy books just to stay afloat and avoid a slump?? this book was like no actually i want you to fall into the worst slump of your life. i don’t even know how i finished it, it was SO BAD i’m actually mad at myself for not dnf-ing it.😭🤚🏼
Ashes is the second book in a series and can be read as a standalone. One of the elements I loved about this book was the representation of different cultures. The author did a great job of bringing diverse characters to life, making the story more engaging. While the book was more character-driven than story-driven, the action scenes were well-written and exciting.
The slow burn romance between Jamal and Sienna was a highlight of the book. It was heartwarming to see Jamal gradually open up to Sienna as the story progressed. Additionally, the side characters were intriguing, and their relationships left me wanting to know more about their stories and where they were headed.
If you enjoy the "my wife" trope, this book is right up your alley. Personally, I found the trope to be a bit overused, but that's just my opinion. Overall, Ashes was a nice read. 3.5 stars
The slow burn romance between Jamal and Sienna was a highlight of the book. It was heartwarming to see Jamal gradually open up to Sienna as the story progressed. Additionally, the side characters were intriguing, and their relationships left me wanting to know more about their stories and where they were headed.
If you enjoy the "my wife" trope, this book is right up your alley. Personally, I found the trope to be a bit overused, but that's just my opinion. Overall, Ashes was a nice read. 3.5 stars