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hales2385's review against another edition
3.0
She stole the life she wanted. Now someone wants to steal it back . . . Alvie Knightly may be waking up in the Ritz, but her life is no bed of roses. Firstly, she has the mother of all hangovers. Secondly, her beautiful, spoiled twin sister Beth has just been found dead in Sicily - and the police want Alvie for questioning. And thirdly, Alvie's hot new boyfriend has vanished with every penny of the millions they stole from Beth. But he picked the wrong girl to mess with. Alvie will pursue her ex to Rome in a game of cat and mouse that only one of them can survive.
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned . . . But can Alvie get revenge before her crimes catch up with her?
This was an enjoyable book to read.... the storyline is somewhat far-fetched but if you don’t take it too seriously then it’s worth a read.
I must admit that I did find myself laughing out loud at some of Alvie’s actions and ‘thoughts’.
I haven’t read the first book in the trilogy but I’m unsure whether that matters or not, as it was readable as a standalone.
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned . . . But can Alvie get revenge before her crimes catch up with her?
This was an enjoyable book to read.... the storyline is somewhat far-fetched but if you don’t take it too seriously then it’s worth a read.
I must admit that I did find myself laughing out loud at some of Alvie’s actions and ‘thoughts’.
I haven’t read the first book in the trilogy but I’m unsure whether that matters or not, as it was readable as a standalone.
beastreader's review
4.0
I absolutely fell hard in love with the first book in this trilogy, Mad. Alvie really stole the show in the first book. Not that she didn't in this book as she was mainly the only lead character in this book. Alvie still brought the "attitude" with a dash of "sass". This is what I love about her. She could be crude and sweet at the same time.
Yet, as much as I did like this book; I did not love it as I did the first one. It was missing some of the "magic" from the first book. I found the distance between the times that I would laugh longer and longer. Although, there are still things that I enjoyed about this book. Let's see if Alvie can avoid coming in contact with a dead body in the final book in this trilogy.
I read a comment by a reader that they thought this book was over the top. That is what makes this book and the prior one great. The over the top antics. I mean, look at writer Joan Collins. There is nothing wrong with being "cheesy". I say bring it on. This book is "bad" for your health as it will have you disappearing form the real world for hours.
Yet, as much as I did like this book; I did not love it as I did the first one. It was missing some of the "magic" from the first book. I found the distance between the times that I would laugh longer and longer. Although, there are still things that I enjoyed about this book. Let's see if Alvie can avoid coming in contact with a dead body in the final book in this trilogy.
I read a comment by a reader that they thought this book was over the top. That is what makes this book and the prior one great. The over the top antics. I mean, look at writer Joan Collins. There is nothing wrong with being "cheesy". I say bring it on. This book is "bad" for your health as it will have you disappearing form the real world for hours.
lysandrel's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
annabella82's review against another edition
2.0
I can't even begin to describe this one.
It wasn't a book I would have bought for myself nor will I ever read it again. The characters were too narcissistic and completely unbelievable.
This was a Goodreads giveaway.
It wasn't a book I would have bought for myself nor will I ever read it again. The characters were too narcissistic and completely unbelievable.
This was a Goodreads giveaway.
annarella's review against another edition
4.0
This book is funny, outrageous and enjoyable. I liked the anti-heroine and laughed a lot.
I also like how it describes Italy, so different from many fantasy or touristic description.
I look forward to reading the next instalment in this series and will read the previous book.
Even if it's the second in a series I had no problem in understanding what was going on.
Recommended!
Many thanks to Penguin UK - Michael Joseph and Netgalley for this ARC
I also like how it describes Italy, so different from many fantasy or touristic description.
I look forward to reading the next instalment in this series and will read the previous book.
Even if it's the second in a series I had no problem in understanding what was going on.
Recommended!
Many thanks to Penguin UK - Michael Joseph and Netgalley for this ARC
jenerics's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars! This is another absolutely raucous fun crazy read! I love Alvina! She's just so BAD!
cassiecraycray's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
I enjoyed this book more than the first one. Alvie still is looking for Nino and leaving a path of chaos behind her.
One of my favorite parts in this book are the flashbacks into Alvies path; she's always been Bad, but something definitely helped push her. Getting to meet Alvies mother was dreadful, I instantly hated her.
The ending was good, It was to soon for a happily ever after, and does she really deserve it? The call at the end had me shook. Definitely gives me the push to finish off the series.
One of my favorite parts in this book are the flashbacks into Alvies path; she's always been Bad, but something definitely helped push her. Getting to meet Alvies mother was dreadful, I instantly hated her.
The ending was good, It was to soon for a happily ever after, and does she really deserve it? The call at the end had me shook. Definitely gives me the push to finish off the series.
_inesgcruz_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
snazzybooks's review against another edition
4.0
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When I’m listening to audiobooks, I look for a few things – a story that is fast paced, engaging and fun, and a narrator that isn’t ANNOYING! Bad, the second book from the Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know Trilogy on audiobook fit the bill – it’s a fun summer read (well, it may feel like summer in England right now but this weather may not last long, so had to make the most of it…)
The narrator, Emily Atack (who played Charlotte in the Inbetweeners, not that you’d know unless you looked it up…) does a great job of reading this novel in a really engaging way. Chloe Esposito’s novels are always high octane, fast-paced and a lot of fun, and this audiobook followed this style beautifully.
As with the first in the series, Mad, you need to strap in for a whirlwind ride with this novel. The protagonist (if we can call her a protagonist – she is a pretty awful person!) Alvie has comitted all sorts of atrocities whilst visiting her twin sister in Italy, and now she’s dealing with the consequences in true Alvie fashion. She’s insulting, rude, and awful to almost everyone – and I loved reading about her! It’s refreshing to read about a character who is unashamedly awful, and Alvie fits the bill so well. I don’t want to give too much away but this is a really fun read that had me truly entertained. You know it’s all ridiculous but that’s part of the fun!
When I’m listening to audiobooks, I look for a few things – a story that is fast paced, engaging and fun, and a narrator that isn’t ANNOYING! Bad, the second book from the Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know Trilogy on audiobook fit the bill – it’s a fun summer read (well, it may feel like summer in England right now but this weather may not last long, so had to make the most of it…)
The narrator, Emily Atack (who played Charlotte in the Inbetweeners, not that you’d know unless you looked it up…) does a great job of reading this novel in a really engaging way. Chloe Esposito’s novels are always high octane, fast-paced and a lot of fun, and this audiobook followed this style beautifully.
As with the first in the series, Mad, you need to strap in for a whirlwind ride with this novel. The protagonist (if we can call her a protagonist – she is a pretty awful person!) Alvie has comitted all sorts of atrocities whilst visiting her twin sister in Italy, and now she’s dealing with the consequences in true Alvie fashion. She’s insulting, rude, and awful to almost everyone – and I loved reading about her! It’s refreshing to read about a character who is unashamedly awful, and Alvie fits the bill so well. I don’t want to give too much away but this is a really fun read that had me truly entertained. You know it’s all ridiculous but that’s part of the fun!
natz785's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5