A review by saw_knee
Bloody Heart by Sophie Lark

3.5

Surprisingly, I enjoyed this installment of the Brutal Birthright Series. It was interesting to truly meet Dante’s character, besides just being a hulking presence in the Gallo household. I also thought Simone was a good female lead. I liked that the book started years ago, and then just cut to the “present” instead of mixing the flashbacks with the plot. For a second chance romance, I really enjoyed it. I even was into the secret baby plot… and don’t get me starting on my own breeding kink lmao. Not gonna lie though, the spice was not really for me. I don’t have a good mental image for Dante beyond just boxy obscenely large brutish man, and ehh that doesn’t do it for me. Plus, I think some of the 🌶 scenes were of dubious consent. I would’ve liked to see more communication between Simone and Dante before he felt the need to dominate her or punish her or whatever. Also, miscommunication trope isn’t my thing. Like JUST TALK TO EACH OTHER! The whodunnit assassin plot was fun, but the payoff was a little thin..

Some guy was targeting Callum because he was competitive with Dante. Like Dante and Callum weren’t ever that close.

I loved meeting Raylan and seeing Dante and Riona’s friendship.