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Enamoured by Giana Darling
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review. Also my tags may have spoilers in them so be forewarned before checking out full review.
Book Evaluation:
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Relationship Building: πππππ
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Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: πππ
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First Impressions
Enamoured was a story I quickly devoured, even way more than the first book. This book was much easier to read in my opinion as it seemed to have more angst, suspense and edgy plot within the pages than the first book and less spice which I was all for. The first book it seemed that was mostly what it had lol I still loved it but did skim some scenes as there was quite a bit of it. So it was really nice to read the conclusion and have more plot being focused within the story. This book was so packed with heart break, and separation and reconciliation and edgy suspense that will keep you at the edge of your seat...literally!! But its a story I am glad that I picked up.
First Line
Every9one who was anyone in British society was at my wedding
Summary
It begins with the POV of Cosima....its her wedding day and she was whipped and tortured and then had to abandon the man she loved to save his life. We skip to a year .....they have been apart and Alex has never forgotten his wife, he still tracks her movements but when he realizes that she is being watched by a sleeper agent by the society, he knows he will need to be careful in how he handles reuniting with her because the society will need to be destroyed before he can return to his wife or they will be at risk and won't have a chance. So he does what is needed even though it tears him apart. Now its three years and Alex is back in society. Cosima has gone through therapy and has attempted to move on from Alex....but she has never forgotten him and when she sees him again....she realizes their love never left her heart....she just hid it away. But can Alex and Cosima reach a happy ever or was their love destined to never be...
What I Loved
I adored so much of this book...and it had me in my feels all the way through this book. This is a story that will really dig deep into your heart and you will just need to read their conclusion. Its not a easy battle for either of them. But don't worry all the truths become revealed and man when Alex learns of what happened to her on their wedding day and what he did to her unknowingly ....literally will break your heart. I was so captured by their chemistry in this book, because its wrapped up in this angsty emotion and the love that just bursts from them whenever they are together. In my opinion this book is the superior book in the duet. This is where their relationship really goes through the fires and they become even stronger than ever.
This story especially really had my emotion all over the place....literally I was sobbing buckets in this book because wow Giana Darling doesn't go light on their story. You really see their relationship being refined, and there are things that happen to the characters that won't be for everyone. I loved how they fully come together again though and seeing them truly fight for one another was just glorious. And that epilogue was just about everything. I CANT wait for this upcoming menage that Giana Darling is currently in the process of releasing. (Yes the first book is out but you know it has a cliffhanger so waiting till book 2 before I read it lol ) But I do want to read Giselle's book, and I know that one will be very different, but man I am not sure I am ready to see Elena being so cold in that book but as I know her story, I know why she is that way. But will be doing that trilogy very soon.
What I Struggled With
The time they were separated. I wasn't a fan for the length of time they were apart from each other. That was really my only issue which kept it from a 6 star read.
Overall View
Enamoured is a story that will dig deep into the tension, the angst, the dark world of this secret society and will deliver in the heart and layered emotion that Giana Darling reigns supreme at! A GLORIOUS READ THAT CURLED MY TOES!
Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Dark Romance, Romantic Suspense
Character Types: Anti Hero, Jerk Hero, Model Heroine
Themes: Danger/Suspense, Sexual Assault, Tear Jerker, Heart/Emotional
Tropes: Reconciliation, Epic Love-Duet
Book Perspective
Duo POV
Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
Both
If you like these authors, I recommend This Book
JM Darhower
Meghan March
Lylah James
Song This Book Inspires
Waiting Game by BANKS
Recommendation For Reading Order
Yes you must read this duet in order ( however the connecting series to this one you can read as standalones in my opinion)
Steam/Spice Explanations
Simmering cup of tea---soft warm touches and light intimacy
Warmin' by the fire- a medium level of sexual tension, a balance of sexual and emotional intimacy, lighter on the details in the sexual moments.
Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.
Blazing fire to the building-The prime focus is the sex scenes, scorching hot, and could burn one. Less focus on the emotional intimacy to the relationship.
Book Evaluation:
Plot: ποΈποΈποΈποΈποΈ
World Building:πππππ
Cover:πππππ
Hero: π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»
Heroine:π¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈ
Intimacy Level: π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯
Relationship Building: πππππ
Heart & Feels:πππππ
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: πππ
Page Turner Level:πππππ
Ending:π§§π§§π§§π§§π§§
Overall View: β¨β¨β¨β¨β¨
First Impressions
Enamoured was a story I quickly devoured, even way more than the first book. This book was much easier to read in my opinion as it seemed to have more angst, suspense and edgy plot within the pages than the first book and less spice which I was all for. The first book it seemed that was mostly what it had lol I still loved it but did skim some scenes as there was quite a bit of it. So it was really nice to read the conclusion and have more plot being focused within the story. This book was so packed with heart break, and separation and reconciliation and edgy suspense that will keep you at the edge of your seat...literally!! But its a story I am glad that I picked up.
First Line
Every9one who was anyone in British society was at my wedding
Summary
It begins with the POV of Cosima....its her wedding day and she was whipped and tortured and then had to abandon the man she loved to save his life. We skip to a year .....they have been apart and Alex has never forgotten his wife, he still tracks her movements but when he realizes that she is being watched by a sleeper agent by the society, he knows he will need to be careful in how he handles reuniting with her because the society will need to be destroyed before he can return to his wife or they will be at risk and won't have a chance. So he does what is needed even though it tears him apart. Now its three years and Alex is back in society. Cosima has gone through therapy and has attempted to move on from Alex....but she has never forgotten him and when she sees him again....she realizes their love never left her heart....she just hid it away. But can Alex and Cosima reach a happy ever or was their love destined to never be...
What I Loved
I adored so much of this book...and it had me in my feels all the way through this book. This is a story that will really dig deep into your heart and you will just need to read their conclusion. Its not a easy battle for either of them. But don't worry all the truths become revealed and man when Alex learns of what happened to her on their wedding day and what he did to her unknowingly ....literally will break your heart. I was so captured by their chemistry in this book, because its wrapped up in this angsty emotion and the love that just bursts from them whenever they are together. In my opinion this book is the superior book in the duet. This is where their relationship really goes through the fires and they become even stronger than ever.
This story especially really had my emotion all over the place....literally I was sobbing buckets in this book because wow Giana Darling doesn't go light on their story. You really see their relationship being refined, and there are things that happen to the characters that won't be for everyone. I loved how they fully come together again though and seeing them truly fight for one another was just glorious. And that epilogue was just about everything. I CANT wait for this upcoming menage that Giana Darling is currently in the process of releasing. (Yes the first book is out but you know it has a cliffhanger so waiting till book 2 before I read it lol ) But I do want to read Giselle's book, and I know that one will be very different, but man I am not sure I am ready to see Elena being so cold in that book but as I know her story, I know why she is that way. But will be doing that trilogy very soon.
What I Struggled With
The time they were separated. I wasn't a fan for the length of time they were apart from each other. That was really my only issue which kept it from a 6 star read.
Overall View
Enamoured is a story that will dig deep into the tension, the angst, the dark world of this secret society and will deliver in the heart and layered emotion that Giana Darling reigns supreme at! A GLORIOUS READ THAT CURLED MY TOES!
Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Dark Romance, Romantic Suspense
Character Types: Anti Hero, Jerk Hero, Model Heroine
Themes: Danger/Suspense, Sexual Assault, Tear Jerker, Heart/Emotional
Tropes: Reconciliation, Epic Love-Duet
Book Perspective
Duo POV
Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
Both
If you like these authors, I recommend This Book
JM Darhower
Meghan March
Lylah James
Song This Book Inspires
Waiting Game by BANKS
Recommendation For Reading Order
Yes you must read this duet in order ( however the connecting series to this one you can read as standalones in my opinion)
Steam/Spice Explanations
Simmering cup of tea---soft warm touches and light intimacy
Warmin' by the fire- a medium level of sexual tension, a balance of sexual and emotional intimacy, lighter on the details in the sexual moments.
Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.
Blazing fire to the building-The prime focus is the sex scenes, scorching hot, and could burn one. Less focus on the emotional intimacy to the relationship.