A review by darcynewtonn
Skin of a Sinner by Avina St. Graves

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

I'd been in a reading slump for a good two months and holy hell this book dragged me out of it by my mf hair.

Roman Roman Roman, man just knows exactly what he's doing doesn't he?  I loved the way his personality was entirely split depending on the situation.  With Isabella he's this perfect golden retriever boy who's craved her love and affection from a very young age.  He's her feral puppet, the lengths he'd go to just in order to protect her from the smallest of things was adorable and hot at the same time.  Like, yes Roman, cut off his head for me. 
He dedicated his life to her and even when the world pulled them apart Roman Riviera never stopped thinking about her and obsessing over her.

"Call us friends.  I dare you." - damn okay, make my stomach do that thing why don't you. 

There were a few moments where I wanted to bash Roman and Bella's heads together because... JUST HAVE THAT FUCKING CONVERSATION?!  Sorry, breathing.  It got hectic and the book definitely took some turns that I wasn't expecting however everything worked itself out in the end. 

This is the first book i've read of Avina's and I'm in love with her writing style, it's beautifully written and I felt all sorts of emotions while going through this book. 

Would definitely recommend and I look forward to reading more of her books.