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A review by amberreadsromance28
Surrender by Sam Mariano
4.5
⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
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Silvan Koch is another unhinged Sam Mariano anti-hero... and I was here for it. This boy is obsessed and bringing all the stalker vibes I love.
Sophie is an introvert and doesn't really socialize or enjoy the college party scene, but she ends up going to a party to try and put herself out there. However, she catches the eye of the super rich and psycho Silvan. He is immediately obsessed with her and manipulates her into going through a series of escape rooms with him. Needless to say, they are stuck in that room till the hour runs up, and Silvan takes what he wants. He decides he is in no way done with Sophie after the noncon that happens in the escape room.
Silvan manipulates and tricks Sophie into being his, but was actually pretty sweet and tender with her. He may be a little bit of a stalker...using spy pens, setting up cameras in her dorm, and the ever-present driver who keeps tabs on her... but I was ok with it. The sex was hot, and Silvan was really into praising our heroine, even when he was being a little forceful.
Sophie did come off as extremely naïve and she didn't really make the best decisions. Sometimes, I was seriously annoyed with her choices because she was just TSTL. She is not my favorite Sam Mariano heroine, and I am ok with submissive heroines considering how much I loved Mia. I just wanted a little more fight and strength from her.
Silvan's unhinged parents were one of the best parts of this book, and I was getting major Mateo and Mia vibes. Silvan comes from a pretty crazy family, and his dad was a scene stealer. I also enjoyed the cameos from Dare and Aubrey. I liked how Sophie instantly sensed that something was off with Dare and knew he was dangerous. I am very intrigued to see what happens in Hannah's book and how Dare will come into play.
I enjoyed this book, but it did have some plot holes and didn't give me everything I expect with a Sam Mariano book. However, that is probably because she co-wrote it with Laura Lovett, and I am not familiar with that author. I still couldn't put the book down, and I am excited to see what is to come in the Coastal Elite series.
Make sure to check your triggers when reading this book, but if you have read Sam Mariano's books before and enjoy them, you should know what you are in for.
FYI: The ARC sadly did not include the bonus content for Aubrey and Dare, so I will probably update this review once the book releases.
Thank you to Grey's promotions for providing the ARC.
TW: Noncon, dubcon, birth control tampering, soft kidnapping.
🌶🌶🌶🌶
Silvan Koch is another unhinged Sam Mariano anti-hero... and I was here for it. This boy is obsessed and bringing all the stalker vibes I love.
Sophie is an introvert and doesn't really socialize or enjoy the college party scene, but she ends up going to a party to try and put herself out there. However, she catches the eye of the super rich and psycho Silvan. He is immediately obsessed with her and manipulates her into going through a series of escape rooms with him. Needless to say, they are stuck in that room till the hour runs up, and Silvan takes what he wants. He decides he is in no way done with Sophie after the noncon that happens in the escape room.
Silvan manipulates and tricks Sophie into being his, but was actually pretty sweet and tender with her. He may be a little bit of a stalker...using spy pens, setting up cameras in her dorm, and the ever-present driver who keeps tabs on her... but I was ok with it. The sex was hot, and Silvan was really into praising our heroine, even when he was being a little forceful.
Sophie did come off as extremely naïve and she didn't really make the best decisions. Sometimes, I was seriously annoyed with her choices because she was just TSTL. She is not my favorite Sam Mariano heroine, and I am ok with submissive heroines considering how much I loved Mia. I just wanted a little more fight and strength from her.
Silvan's unhinged parents were one of the best parts of this book, and I was getting major Mateo and Mia vibes. Silvan comes from a pretty crazy family, and his dad was a scene stealer. I also enjoyed the cameos from Dare and Aubrey. I liked how Sophie instantly sensed that something was off with Dare and knew he was dangerous. I am very intrigued to see what happens in Hannah's book and how Dare will come into play.
I enjoyed this book, but it did have some plot holes and didn't give me everything I expect with a Sam Mariano book. However, that is probably because she co-wrote it with Laura Lovett, and I am not familiar with that author. I still couldn't put the book down, and I am excited to see what is to come in the Coastal Elite series.
Make sure to check your triggers when reading this book, but if you have read Sam Mariano's books before and enjoy them, you should know what you are in for.
FYI: The ARC sadly did not include the bonus content for Aubrey and Dare, so I will probably update this review once the book releases.
Thank you to Grey's promotions for providing the ARC.
TW: Noncon, dubcon, birth control tampering, soft kidnapping.