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A review by cala_p
Twisted Cravings by Cora Reilly
4.0
Finally got to this series ending! After reading a lot of negative reviews, I was worried about jumping into this one, but I found myself pleasantly enjoying it.
Still, I give it four stars because it’s definitely missing that mafia element for me. I suppose it’s because Adamo was simply the younger brother with the different interests, but I was hoping this book would involve his delve into his brothers’ lifestyles, which wasn’t the case. It’s a good book but would serve well as a standalone, situated like Fragile Longing is - not apart of the two mafia series but connected.
The Bratva has been mentioned before but through Dianara, we really get insights into the actual characters. A lot of similarities between Dianara’s father and Luca, actually. I won’t lie, I’m hoping she creates a Bratva-focused series soon and this serves as an intro for those characters. Dianara mentions to half-brothers (or step?) either way, there’s more of her line that can have stories. And did anyone else like Dima? Just me. Because I was fascinated with his character and I want to see him with his own book!
And Remo. Oh, my heart. This book serves as another way to deepen Remo’s insane character. Even in the past, the man had a heart and interesting motives. He saves a little girl--his enemy’s daughter--and even keeps the people involved in her horrors alive just for her return. Such a great character element.
I should probably discuss this book’s characters now…. Adamo was basically what we saw in the past books, but older. He’s happy to be away from his family and running the races. Dianara was determined to chase her past and use Adamo to get what she wants--revenge. At first, we’re not told about her dark past so it did surprise me a bit but her motives for going to the US makes a lot of sense in the end.
Good read. Wasn’t my favourite Camorra book, but it wasn't the worst
Still, I give it four stars because it’s definitely missing that mafia element for me. I suppose it’s because Adamo was simply the younger brother with the different interests, but I was hoping this book would involve his delve into his brothers’ lifestyles, which wasn’t the case. It’s a good book but would serve well as a standalone, situated like Fragile Longing is - not apart of the two mafia series but connected.
The Bratva has been mentioned before but through Dianara, we really get insights into the actual characters. A lot of similarities between Dianara’s father and Luca, actually. I won’t lie, I’m hoping she creates a Bratva-focused series soon and this serves as an intro for those characters. Dianara mentions to half-brothers (or step?) either way, there’s more of her line that can have stories. And did anyone else like Dima? Just me. Because I was fascinated with his character and I want to see him with his own book!
And Remo. Oh, my heart. This book serves as another way to deepen Remo’s insane character. Even in the past, the man had a heart and interesting motives. He saves a little girl--his enemy’s daughter--and even keeps the people involved in her horrors alive just for her return. Such a great character element.
I should probably discuss this book’s characters now…. Adamo was basically what we saw in the past books, but older. He’s happy to be away from his family and running the races. Dianara was determined to chase her past and use Adamo to get what she wants--revenge. At first, we’re not told about her dark past so it did surprise me a bit but her motives for going to the US makes a lot of sense in the end.
Good read. Wasn’t my favourite Camorra book, but it wasn't the worst