A review by kn_cozy_bookworm
The Bratva's Beast by Rose Chase

challenging dark emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I loved Hanna. She was so tough but so vulnerable at the same time. The way she carried herself and took no sh*t from anybody, but suffered internally by intrusive thoughts from her past that dictated what she thought she deserved from life. She was a multi-layered character and I enjoyed her very much. Her development with the help of Stepan was very well done. 

Stepan was the perfect mix of tough and sweet with Hanna. He was a great obsessive/possessive MMC. The complete unhinged stalking he ends up doing to Hanna just made me laugh. He totally knew what he was doing was wrong and that Hanna would k*ll him but he just couldn’t help himself. 

Hanna and Stepan’s journey to their HEA is hard fought and filled with humor, banter and also serious topics and emotional healing. I enjoyed the plot. It is also very spicy for those that love spice and filled with k!nk, especially Daddy k!nk, which I’ve always been on the fence about but actually liked it with Hanna. I think it was well represented given Hanna’s story. 

This book was brought to life by @molly.briar  and @coleroberteubanksnarrates and they did a lovely job with it. I love their duets. They are real and emotional. No robotic reading from these two! 

*ALC Review*