A review by siesssie
Carnal Urges Special Edition by J.T. Geissinger

3.0

3.75 ★
Mood rating, for the vibes and the vibes only.

This is a girly pop mafia romance, and I had the best time reading every single page.

The plot was all over the place and even though that usually bothers me, I was in for the ride not really batting an eye at all the silliness.

I didn't expect to laugh out loud as much as I did. Sloane & Declan have one of the best banters I've ever read!

Sloane is incredibly charming, and I did fall instantly in love with her. Her being an actual genius only made me fall even harder.

I kept imagining Declan as a version of Pierce Brosnan circa 1985, so it wasn't difficult to also be charmed by him, although I did want to punch him for how he reacted on the abortion topic. But he redeemed himself.

I enjoy stories the most when couples stand on equal ground, and the relationship truly becomes a partnership. Specially in mafia romances or other similar tropes.
This dynamic solidified my appreciation for this story. Declan wasn’t a cliché toxic alphahole (well, not too much), nor did he diminish or infantilize Sloane’s capacities and worth to feel superior.

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QUEENS & MONSTERS SERIES

1. [b:Ruthless Monsters|60658710] — 3 ★
2. Carnal Urges — 3.75 ★
3. [b:Savage Hearts|68480572] — 2.75 ★
4. [b:Brutal Vows|68480582] — 3.25 ★
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