A review by redsonya_loves_to_read
Broken Whispers by Neva Altaj

5.0

OMG this story was so Beautiful & Captivating

The Italian and Russian mafias are at war. A decision was made to merge both worlds together with an arranged marriage between the most beautiful woman of the Italian Mafia and the Bratva's most feared monster. Mikhail and Bianca's story was simply beautiful. My heart broke for both Mikhail and Bianca but these two were Perfectly Imperfect for one another.

Bianca a beautiful Italian ballerina has always been coveted for her beauty but she was more than a pretty face. An accident from childhood caused her to lose her ability to speak and therefore she learned to communicate via sign language something her own family never took an interest in learning with the exception of her brother and younger sister.

Mikhail the Bratva "Butcher" was the most feared man in the Bratva Mafia. A man full of visible scars on his face, neck, arms, chest and back he always viewed himself as a monster. A person so ugly that no one in their right mind would dare to love him. Let alone want to be near him. Mikhail had a secret. For over a year he would go to the theatre to watch the ballet. He never missed a show and always remained in the shadows until the beautiful ballerina finished her dance. Every night he would leave her a long stem yellow rose…..SWOON!!! Little did Mikhail know that his beautiful ballerina would soon be his wife.

Bianca was beautiful inside and out. The author wrote such a capitvating, sincere, enchanting character in Bianca. Mikhail was scared that his wife would be repulsed by him but Bianca treated Mikhail as if he hung the moon. Bianca was fiercely protective and possessive of Mikhail and although she couldn't speak she did not let anyone disrespect her husband. It took some time but Bianca finally broke through Mikhail walls showing him a love he never thought was possible.

A real Beauty and the Beast story. Mikhail could never understand how such a beautiful woman could be attracted to such a repulsive looking man. Mikhail was possessive, insecure, jealous, loving and caring towards Bianca and was so terrified that he would lose her to someone better. Bianca made it her business to prove to her husband just how beautiful he was and that he was deserving of love.

A story of Hope, Love, Acceptance, Overcoming obstacles and Slaying ones demons. Bianca and Mikhail's was proof that love can breakthrough any barrier.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.