read_on_reader 's review for:

Deviant Princess by Tracy Lorraine

4.0

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We are back where Theo and Emmie’s first book left us with her being trapped because Theo wants a chance to prove and protect her. Is he going about this situation in the wrong way? Yes he definitely is but in this world where things are seriously life or death he has to make decisions that may not be ideal but are the best for each situation. Theo is the heir to the mafia so he has to be the guy to follow orders just like the rest of them yet he is held at an impossible standard because he also has to call the shots to certain things so when Emmie continuously berates and kicks him while he’s down made me mad. She seems to forget that this life is serious and she is surrounded by powerful people who could easily end her, yet she still acts childish and throws tantrums. Emmie is at that point where I only see her as being completely selfish and yes she does deserve some of her anger but it is constantly pointed at the wrong person, Theo. Theo repeatedly tries to show her his feelings the only way he knows how but it is never enough for her and she throws it in his face. She can forgive her mother, grandfather for their horrible acts almost instantly but she has this need to fight against everything that is Theo. I was glad that she got a break away from everything and was hoping with this time she could search herself try to find reason because if she is in danger Theo only wants her safe and she shouldn’t be fighting against that, yet instead she spends the time apart trying to find ways to drown her sorrows or make Theo angry. She is spiraling down a path that looks like her mother and that’s the one person she never wanted to be. I don’t know I feel as if Theo deserves better someone who can stand beside him when things get tough or questionable because Emmie is very immature with how she handles things. I really hope the next book that Emmie matures and they can work together to figure things out. Theo is not completely innocent but he also is not the one that deserves all of her ire.