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themythicalbookshelf's Reviews (248)
As with every dark romance, I definitely recommend checking out the trigger warnings before diving into this book.
With that being said, this book definitely scratched my itch for a dark mafia romance. It had plenty of spice, and the tension between the characters was palpable. I thought Amelia was an interesting character, and I enjoyed her growth throughout the book. She was strong, independent, yet caring and thoughtful, and able to bring out the softer sides in Gabriel.
I needed Amelia to be mine. In every way imaginable.
Although I found some of the Gabriel's methods in the beginning of the book to be questionable, his character definitely grew on me as I kept reading. His devotion to Amelia as time went on tugged at my heartstrings, but like any morally grey character, he did have a dark side (which is to be expected, being in the mafia and all). I liked the overall plot, and the writing was nice as well. Overall a 4 star read for me.
Nightingale: An Anthology for Ukraine
Rina Kent, Debra Anastasia, Aly Martinez, Kandi Steiner, Brenda Rothert, Rachel Van Dyken, Kate Canterbary, Natasha Knight, Chelle Bliss, Renee Rose, Lucy Lennox, Sara Ney, Lauren Rowe, Meredith Wild, Vanessa Vale, Ana Huang, A.L. Jackson, Carly Phillips, Julia Kent, Willow Aster, Robin Covington, Katie Ashley, Siobhan Davis, Susanne Valenti, Kelsey Clayton, J.L. Beck, Penny Reid, C. Hallman, Karla Sorensen, Piper Rayne, Catherine Cowles, K.A. Linde, Heidi McLaughlin, Susan Stoker, A. Zavarelli, Samantha Chase, Pepper Winters, Xio Axelrod, Alta Hensley, Natalie Wrye, Aleatha Romig, Willow Winters, Skye Warren, Susannah Nix, Livia Grant, Amo Jones, Laura Thalassa, Rebecca Yarros, T.K. Leigh, Rebecca Zanetti, Carian Cole, Jay Crownover, Jennifer Probst, Tijan, Kelly Elliott, Caroline Peckham, Harloe Rae, Melanie Moreland, Amelia Wilde, Gina L. Maxwell, Ilsa Madden-Mills, Shantel Tessier, Honey Meyer, Raine Miller, Sienna Snow, L.B. Dunbar, Parker S. Huntington, Helena Hunting, Dylan Allen, Katee Robert, Jenika Snow, Roni Loren, Claudia Burgoa, Brittney Sahin, Toni Aleo, Terri E. Laine
If you enjoy the Netflix show, Grace and Frankie, but want more witchy shenanigans with it, then you'll love this book. I honestly aspire to be like the women in this book as I age. The Witches of Moonshyne Manor is full of witty humor and banter along with the heartfelt struggles and camaraderie that comes with a sisterhood of witches. Each character is distinct from one another, but still meshes well with the overall group. I really enjoyed the multiple POVs because of this. The spells dispersed throughout the chapters was another added bonus.
As Queenie looks at Cotton Mather, she still can't understand why, for so long, people feared the witches instead of the men who burned them alive.
I won't go into too much detail of the plot in order to avoid any accidental spoilers, but it's almost unnerving how much it parallels actual events occurring right now in women's lives. The trials and triumphs of these characters are something that many women can relate to, and Bianca Marais gives such great and poignant insight how the past can affect the future, and the importance of supporting future generations. One thing I wasn't expecting but was extremely pleased with was the diversity and representation of the characters in this book. Another added bonus to an already amazing book (in my opinion). Definitely a 5/5 star read for me!