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Complicated
Loveable characters:
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I came for the Danny Phantom vibes and stayed for the plot twists, gore, and great OCD representation!!
Oh I fear this ATE. I took me a couple chapters to really fall into this world, but once I was in I literally couldn’t put this book down! First of all, the aesthetic is incredible and so unique and exciting. Second of all? The ROMANCE?! Like are you joking. It was so good!!
Now I don’t have OCD, so I can’t speak on the accuracy of the representation, however the author has it and talks more about in her authors note. But as someone with a mental illness, the way this was portrayed is so close to what I experience with my own anxiety. I loved it, truly.
I’m eagerly awaiting Enchantra’s release!
P. S. While this is part of a series it’s looking like this one could be read as a standalone. Book two will be following a different character. 👀
Oh I fear this ATE. I took me a couple chapters to really fall into this world, but once I was in I literally couldn’t put this book down! First of all, the aesthetic is incredible and so unique and exciting. Second of all? The ROMANCE?! Like are you joking. It was so good!!
Now I don’t have OCD, so I can’t speak on the accuracy of the representation, however the author has it and talks more about in her authors note. But as someone with a mental illness, the way this was portrayed is so close to what I experience with my own anxiety. I loved it, truly.
I’m eagerly awaiting Enchantra’s release!
P. S. While this is part of a series it’s looking like this one could be read as a standalone. Book two will be following a different character. 👀
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
DION MY LOVE ✨
Dion & Aria’s story is honestly everything I wanted and more. It spans years, is full of pain and longing, and yes a lot of spice (Dion is a freaky freak y’all). But truly, Nouha’s masterful at balancing everything that is going on their story.
Dion & Aria have a one night stand and he immediately becomes obsessed. One problem, Dion is part of a rival family, & Aria is forcibly engaged to a man that turns out to be abusive. Their love story spans years as Aria’s engagement and wedding get delayed (due to the plot PLOTTING), and Dion is frantically trying to save her. Aria also has her own demons she is trying to battle. This book is quite dark & there are some more taboo kinks, so keep that in mind when reading. While this could be read as a standalone, personally I would recommend reading this series in order, because the timeline does overlap.
Nouha really puts the P in PLOT because I was on the edge of my seat reading this. I legitimately could not put it down! Personally, I think Nouha killed it with this book. It was phenomenal, and I think it may be my new favorite of hers.
“You don’t have to face your demons alone, astéri mou.”
Dion & Aria’s story is honestly everything I wanted and more. It spans years, is full of pain and longing, and yes a lot of spice (Dion is a freaky freak y’all). But truly, Nouha’s masterful at balancing everything that is going on their story.
Dion & Aria have a one night stand and he immediately becomes obsessed. One problem, Dion is part of a rival family, & Aria is forcibly engaged to a man that turns out to be abusive. Their love story spans years as Aria’s engagement and wedding get delayed (due to the plot PLOTTING), and Dion is frantically trying to save her. Aria also has her own demons she is trying to battle. This book is quite dark & there are some more taboo kinks, so keep that in mind when reading. While this could be read as a standalone, personally I would recommend reading this series in order, because the timeline does overlap.
Nouha really puts the P in PLOT because I was on the edge of my seat reading this. I legitimately could not put it down! Personally, I think Nouha killed it with this book. It was phenomenal, and I think it may be my new favorite of hers.
“You don’t have to face your demons alone, astéri mou.”
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
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Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
MEN WHO WHIMPER >>>>
Ok now that I have your attention, this is genuinely such a fun addition to the mafia romance genre. Vanessa is a mob boss in the Italian Mafia in Boston, and the time has come for her to find a husband. After a bumpy first meeting with Nate, her nephew’s middle school math teacher, she agrees to go as his date to a wedding he’s attending. She has no intention of ever seeing him again. But, after the date goes wrong and his safety becomes a concern, he has to stay in her home, under her protection, for the summer. Nate becomes so bored, he agrees to help Vanessa find a suitable husband, and of course we all know how this goes. *cue the “this is only for tonight” spicy trope*
What’s really brilliant about this book is Kath’s ability to take all these stereotypes of MMC’s in mafia romance that we typically love, and flip it so we aren’t falling for them, we actually fall for the goofy math teacher right along with Vanessa. Nate is charming yes, but he also isn’t super tall or muscular, he doesn’t have tattoos, and he throws up at the sight of blood. He is the antithesis of what Vanessa (and most of us who read mafia romance) is looking for.
Needless to say, if you enjoy men who happily fantasize about being a stay at home husband for their hot mob wife, eat her out like a champ, whimper and moan, while also helping her wash her hair, have movie nights with her, and have an ugly senior dog that they will protect with their life. Then I truly think you’ll love Nate as much as I do.
A Love Most Fatal is a stellar mafia romcom and one I will definitely be recommending/shoving down peoples throats for years to come.
Ok now that I have your attention, this is genuinely such a fun addition to the mafia romance genre. Vanessa is a mob boss in the Italian Mafia in Boston, and the time has come for her to find a husband. After a bumpy first meeting with Nate, her nephew’s middle school math teacher, she agrees to go as his date to a wedding he’s attending. She has no intention of ever seeing him again. But, after the date goes wrong and his safety becomes a concern, he has to stay in her home, under her protection, for the summer. Nate becomes so bored, he agrees to help Vanessa find a suitable husband, and of course we all know how this goes. *cue the “this is only for tonight” spicy trope*
What’s really brilliant about this book is Kath’s ability to take all these stereotypes of MMC’s in mafia romance that we typically love, and flip it so we aren’t falling for them, we actually fall for the goofy math teacher right along with Vanessa. Nate is charming yes, but he also isn’t super tall or muscular, he doesn’t have tattoos, and he throws up at the sight of blood. He is the antithesis of what Vanessa (and most of us who read mafia romance) is looking for.
Needless to say, if you enjoy men who happily fantasize about being a stay at home husband for their hot mob wife, eat her out like a champ, whimper and moan, while also helping her wash her hair, have movie nights with her, and have an ugly senior dog that they will protect with their life. Then I truly think you’ll love Nate as much as I do.
A Love Most Fatal is a stellar mafia romcom and one I will definitely be recommending/shoving down peoples throats for years to come.
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This book gets an additional star for the “my wife” trope bc listen I go feral every time. And while this one of probably my least favorite in the series due to many elements in the actual plot I didn’t *love*, Seraya writes a fucking stellar romance no matter what. 🙂↕️😮💨
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
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Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
I think I enjoyed the second one more, but I did loooove all the historical romance references! This series is honestly a lot of fun though.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
I went into this fully unaware that it was part of a series. I didn’t even read the blurb haha. That being said, I had a lot of fun with this! I was desperate for an audiobook and picked this one, hesitant that I would enjoy it, but I actually really loved it?? I think I’m going to try the first one now, because again, this was so fun!
Also obsessed with an MMC who wears makeup and skirts and shit. There’s even a scene where he puts makeup on her, and I LOVED it. Reggie is just insanely entertaining haha.
*I received an ALC from PRH in exchange for my honest review*
Also obsessed with an MMC who wears makeup and skirts and shit. There’s even a scene where he puts makeup on her, and I LOVED it. Reggie is just insanely entertaining haha.
*I received an ALC from PRH in exchange for my honest review*
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
“They say there are five stages of grief. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and finally acceptance. Mine only encompassed one. Revenge.”
It was at this moment I knew I was in for a crazy ride. I actually loved this book so much I actively tried NOT to read it too fast. Which is SO rare for me. Theo & Sofia’s love story is a bodyguard & second chance romance and it’s just done remarkably well. They both made mistakes and when they finally got together in the end, it wasn’t rushed or easy, and I ADORED that. There’s also heaps of angst, and longing, it’s delicious 😭
“You were supposed to forget about me. You were supposed to move on…”
“How could I ever forget anything about you, mi alma?”
It was at this moment I knew I was in for a crazy ride. I actually loved this book so much I actively tried NOT to read it too fast. Which is SO rare for me. Theo & Sofia’s love story is a bodyguard & second chance romance and it’s just done remarkably well. They both made mistakes and when they finally got together in the end, it wasn’t rushed or easy, and I ADORED that. There’s also heaps of angst, and longing, it’s delicious 😭
“You were supposed to forget about me. You were supposed to move on…”
“How could I ever forget anything about you, mi alma?”
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated