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A review by confessionsofabibliophile
Evander Her Forbidden Crime by Isis Melantha
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
"He was everything that shouted sin."
Evander Her Forbidden Crime 3.75⭐️ out of 5
I was sent an e-arc for review by the authors' team. This book falls under
Mafia Dark Romance. I agreed as I like crime and Mafia stories. It was truly I think my first Mafia dark romance. I was a little nervous as to be honest, I don't read a lot of romance books, just not my usual thing. Though I enjoyed the book because of the dark underbelly of society aspect. I found myself wanting to know more about Asa Galen, the Ice Queen of New York. Her family and the world she lived in prior to the setting of the book.
I wanted to know all the Mafia kingpins and hear the details. Including the very hard to like Evander Aloysius. I definitely hated him at first, but in the end, he was alright.
There are lots of secrets and lies to uncover in this book. Some I was very surprised others not so much. The spice level I am not sure as I don't normally read romance, so I don't know how to gauge that 😅. I do apologise for that.
It did start off with a bang, but the pace was a mix of slow and fast. I am a fast-paced reader, so slower parts caused me to struggle, but that's a me thing and has nothing to do with Melantha's writing. Which was amazing. You can tell the author really put their soul into this book and explains and sets the mood in immense detail. It was like each word, visually painted the stage in my mind, and I could see each scene. The glinting of the gun metal, the smell of sweat and cologne, the taste of the breakfast the first time Asa meets Evander. There are some minor errors in the book, but nothing major. I loved how the author created their own version and history of the real world. Evander Her Forbidden Crime is the first of a four book series that those who love dark romance and/or Mafia Crime will enjoy.
I give it about 3.75 out of 5 stars. Melantha did an absolutely amazing job at creating the badass dark underbelly and the crime families involved as well as the twists and turns. Some of the topics, though warned in the introduction of the book I was a little surprised by, as I said this was really my first ever romance book of any type. It seems I have a lot to learn about in the spicy realm of books. 😅
Do I recommend this book? Yes, if you like dark romance or if you like Mafia crime settings and are fine with potentially taboo and triggering topics and if your a spicy book bestie who loves all the above then, Evander Her Forbidden Crime is definitely for you!
Thank you, Isis Melantha, and your team for contacting me to read this arc.
Evander Her Forbidden Crime 3.75⭐️ out of 5
I was sent an e-arc for review by the authors' team. This book falls under
Mafia Dark Romance. I agreed as I like crime and Mafia stories. It was truly I think my first Mafia dark romance. I was a little nervous as to be honest, I don't read a lot of romance books, just not my usual thing. Though I enjoyed the book because of the dark underbelly of society aspect. I found myself wanting to know more about Asa Galen, the Ice Queen of New York. Her family and the world she lived in prior to the setting of the book.
I wanted to know all the Mafia kingpins and hear the details. Including the very hard to like Evander Aloysius. I definitely hated him at first, but in the end, he was alright.
There are lots of secrets and lies to uncover in this book. Some I was very surprised others not so much. The spice level I am not sure as I don't normally read romance, so I don't know how to gauge that 😅. I do apologise for that.
It did start off with a bang, but the pace was a mix of slow and fast. I am a fast-paced reader, so slower parts caused me to struggle, but that's a me thing and has nothing to do with Melantha's writing. Which was amazing. You can tell the author really put their soul into this book and explains and sets the mood in immense detail. It was like each word, visually painted the stage in my mind, and I could see each scene. The glinting of the gun metal, the smell of sweat and cologne, the taste of the breakfast the first time Asa meets Evander. There are some minor errors in the book, but nothing major. I loved how the author created their own version and history of the real world. Evander Her Forbidden Crime is the first of a four book series that those who love dark romance and/or Mafia Crime will enjoy.
I give it about 3.75 out of 5 stars. Melantha did an absolutely amazing job at creating the badass dark underbelly and the crime families involved as well as the twists and turns. Some of the topics, though warned in the introduction of the book I was a little surprised by, as I said this was really my first ever romance book of any type. It seems I have a lot to learn about in the spicy realm of books. 😅
Do I recommend this book? Yes, if you like dark romance or if you like Mafia crime settings and are fine with potentially taboo and triggering topics and if your a spicy book bestie who loves all the above then, Evander Her Forbidden Crime is definitely for you!
Thank you, Isis Melantha, and your team for contacting me to read this arc.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Trafficking, Violence, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Gun violence, Sexual content, and Stalking
Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, Alcohol, and Gaslighting
Minor: Car accident and Kidnapping
This is a Mafia Crime book so the dark dredges of society are who you are reading about. Keep that in mind violence and language. It is also a dark romance so many of the dark romance tropes are included. It can be triggering to some. So please check before reading.