A review by literary_simone
Silent Lies by Neva Altaj

dark funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Ah, this was great, one of my favourites in the series. 

⟡ Tropes and Rating ⟡ 

🖤 Mafia Romance 

💍 Arranged Marriage 

⛅️ Grumpy x Sunshine 

⏳ Age Gap (17 years) 

4.5/5 ⭐️

2.5/5 🌶️

⟡ Review ⟡

Salvatore Ajello arranges Sienna’s marriage to spy on Drago and his organisation. But of course, these two are catching feelings for each other. 

Drago was great, I loved how he never made fun of Sienna’s ridiculous taste in clothes but even made sure she got what she wanted. 

Yes, I’m completely fascinated with my sparkling wife, and I’ll be damned if I know why. She’s too young, eccentric, constantly smiling, and sunny to a disturbing level.

The banter between the two was fantastic. And despite the front Sienna’s been putting on, I loved that Drago saw straight through it. Personally, I would have preferred that Sienna had opened up and allowed and admitted his feelings for Drago sooner, but I understand where she was coming from. 

The new side characters from Drago’s organisation were fun and a great addition to the story.