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A review by cozycritiques
Stolen Heir by Sophie Lark
dark
emotional
fast-paced
“They brought me into a dark and dangerous world, and then they armed me with books, dresses, ballet slippers . . .”
- Stolen Heir
Tropes: Mafia Romance, Dark Romance, Fairytale Retelling (Beauty and the Beast), Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Dancing, Age Gap, Foreign Languages
Spice Scale: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
CW: Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Toxic Relationship, Suicide, Rape, Death, Grief
Stolen Heir was a surprisingly sweet and tender love story wrapped up in a dark, gritty, and captivating bow.
Nessa is naïve but really comes into her own through this and discovers an inner strength without losing her kind and generous nature. I enjoyed how her love of dancing was woven throughout the story. It added a nice contrast to the revenge and murder. I loved the friendship she developed with Klara and how it allowed them both to grow outside of their shells.
Miko may be tough on the outside, but his backstory is truly heartbreaking. Deep down, he is obviously a person who cares deeply and has just been hardened by immense trauma. However, throughout the book, you can see him really soften around Nessa. He is still a violent criminal, but he’s a cinnamon roll for Nessa, which I couldn’t help but love.
I'll admit, I was a little on the fence about mafia romances after reading Brutal Prince (I'm a fluff girly at heart). However after this book, I’m starting to get it and am cautiously excited to continue reading the series.
- Stolen Heir
Tropes: Mafia Romance, Dark Romance, Fairytale Retelling (Beauty and the Beast), Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Dancing, Age Gap, Foreign Languages
Spice Scale: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
CW: Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Toxic Relationship, Suicide, Rape, Death, Grief
Stolen Heir was a surprisingly sweet and tender love story wrapped up in a dark, gritty, and captivating bow.
Nessa is naïve but really comes into her own through this and discovers an inner strength without losing her kind and generous nature. I enjoyed how her love of dancing was woven throughout the story. It added a nice contrast to the revenge and murder. I loved the friendship she developed with Klara and how it allowed them both to grow outside of their shells.
Miko may be tough on the outside, but his backstory is truly heartbreaking. Deep down, he is obviously a person who cares deeply and has just been hardened by immense trauma. However, throughout the book, you can see him really soften around Nessa. He is still a violent criminal, but he’s a cinnamon roll for Nessa, which I couldn’t help but love.
I'll admit, I was a little on the fence about mafia romances after reading Brutal Prince (I'm a fluff girly at heart). However after this book, I’m starting to get it and am cautiously excited to continue reading the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping and Murder
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Rape and Suicide