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_annie_27's review against another edition
2.0
2.5/5
This book could have been so good but there are so many stereotypes about Italians that are so wrong. Also if you write a book based in Italy the least you could do is doing some research about the country and the language. The incest was that necessary? Idk what to feel because I love "the miles high club" series and this was just not that good :/
This book could have been so good but there are so many stereotypes about Italians that are so wrong. Also if you write a book based in Italy the least you could do is doing some research about the country and the language. The incest was that necessary? Idk what to feel because I love "the miles high club" series and this was just not that good :/
cindymarie23's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
may09's review against another edition
2.0
I don't know what i was reading but I'm going to see if the second book is out , not because i loved it , the MC were so problematic and their relationship was toxic , BUT BUT BUT to see what happens next
jordynnn_'s review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
nlg_id's review against another edition
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I really struggled with this book because of how much I hate Olivia. Way too long too, so many unnecessary things could have been cut out.
adypeacock's review against another edition
3.5
I like Enrico and Olivia together quite a bit but the story was way too long in my opinion. It also just wasn't the most interesting of plots and the beginning felt a lot like another TL Swan book that I’ve read.
bellal2107's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
reeyabeegale's review against another edition
4.0
This is my first ever Mafia romance book, which I read for one of the challenges during #ClanRomanceReadathon.
I had a different expectation with Mafia romance, I thought it would be action-packed with a lot of rescuing and threats, wars between families. I still had that here but The Italian had a more dramatic flare that I was expecting — it dealt with love and family affairs.
It was a good reading experience, I liked that though Enrico was rough with Olivia when they sleep together, it’s not violating. Of course I wouldn’t want it for myself, but it’s fiction and there are people who enjoy this in real life too.
I’m only giving this 4 stars because of a few reasons:
1. I wish Jennifer’s true identity wasn’t revealed prior, it took the element of surprise.
2. That Sergio thing was predictable, I wasn’t surprised at all.
3. I wish Enrico cut-off from Sophia completely — knowing that Ferraras marry for life, it takes away from the idea of Enrico’s faithfulness altogether.
4. That ending was good but it was too convenient, and it felt rushed.
I’m hoping to read the next book, seems like Guilano will be getting his own story — however, I have a hunch that I’d figured out one of the twists there yet again. Hoping I’m wrong so I get to enjoy his story too.
I had a different expectation with Mafia romance, I thought it would be action-packed with a lot of rescuing and threats, wars between families. I still had that here but The Italian had a more dramatic flare that I was expecting — it dealt with love and family affairs.
It was a good reading experience, I liked that though Enrico was rough with Olivia when they sleep together, it’s not violating. Of course I wouldn’t want it for myself, but it’s fiction and there are people who enjoy this in real life too.
I’m only giving this 4 stars because of a few reasons:
1. I wish Jennifer’s true identity wasn’t revealed prior, it took the element of surprise.
2. That Sergio thing was predictable, I wasn’t surprised at all.
3. I wish Enrico cut-off from Sophia completely — knowing that Ferraras marry for life, it takes away from the idea of Enrico’s faithfulness altogether.
4. That ending was good but it was too convenient, and it felt rushed.
I’m hoping to read the next book, seems like Guilano will be getting his own story — however, I have a hunch that I’d figured out one of the twists there yet again. Hoping I’m wrong so I get to enjoy his story too.