A review by originalbooknerd
Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark

challenging dark emotional funny 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? Yes

5.0

πŸ–€π•­π–—π–šπ–™π–†π–‘ π•»π–—π–Žπ–“π–ˆπ–Š - π•­π–—π–šπ–™π–†π–‘ π•­π–Žπ–—π–™π–π–—π–Žπ–Œπ–π–™ 𝟏 - π•½π–Šπ–›π–Žπ–Šπ–œπŸ–€ 
 
Author: Sophie Lark 
 
Couple: Aida Gallo & Callum Griffin 
 
Tropes: 
πŸ–€Dark romance 
πŸ“Enemies to lovers 
πŸ–€Mafia romance 
πŸ“Forced proximity 
πŸ–€Marriage of convenience 
πŸ“Morally grey MMC 
πŸ–€Political corrupt MMC 
πŸ“Fiery FMC 
 
Review: π•­π–—π–šπ–™π–†π–‘ π•»π–—π–Žπ–“π–ˆπ–Š is the beginning of the end for Sophia Lark fans! This book while loosely tied to the Underworld Series sets off the ripple effect of the power families in Sophie’s mafia world and what better way to start then with the Irish Mafia Heir Callum and the youngest Italian Mafia Princess Aida! These two were nothing if not compatible even while hating each other and Sophie really was able to showcase how they became each other’s person while also staying true to who they were. Aida is my spirit animal in this book and I swear I could never tell what would happen with her crazy mouth, attitude or actions. Callum was really in for a ride with her! 
 
One thing I loved in this book was the way Sophie went about the arranged marriage of convenience. Callum and Aida are not two people who would mesh well on paper but we see them truly become as unit as events and secrets unfold and it shows how great Sophie is at creating a story but also developing characters. π•­π–—π–šπ–™π–†π–‘ π•»π–—π–Žπ–“π–ˆπ–Š is one of my favorite couples in the whole connected universe and Aida and Callum just have that sense of ease and almost a dark comfort after finishing their story. From the ups, downs and the raging emotions they both experience to the way they slowly break each other’s walls down, π•­π–—π–šπ–™π–†π–‘ π•»π–—π–Žπ–“π–ˆπ–Š was really a book I could not put down. 
 
Another area I loved diving into was how Sophie blended the political intrigue with mafia and corruption. She was able to balance both sides of the underworld and upper echelon really well and she did it in a way that also allowed us to see Callus’s ruthless side in spades - especially when Aida is in danger! I know I fell head over heels for his alpha protector side but also adored how he knew that he could not contain Aida unless he wanted to dim her fire. π•­π–—π–šπ–™π–†π–‘ π•»π–—π–Žπ–“π–ˆπ–Š was a terrific segue into the Brutal Birthright series and I a see excited for more! 
 
Rating: 5/5; Callum and Aida had me pushing walls and sweating in equal measure as these two combustible MCs fight their way to an HEA! 
 
Thank you Hambright PR & Sophie for the eARC!