mangoes4jace's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
hildea's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
guerrichache's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
grlmoon78's review against another edition
5.0
This book has everything romance,heart break,betrayal forgiveness and paranormal mystery. i loved this book it's characters the story was unique . I hope that this is a series. Best book of 2021!
booksfstef's review against another edition
3.0
Stars: 3.5 ⭐
It's the first time I've read the author and it was good, I liked the details in the beginning of the chapters and the way she mixed these two genres.
The world that Heartbreak Incorporated created and with that mystery was very good, from the beginning it gives you details of what it can hide.
Misha is how I like it hahaha sarcastic, dark past and with many secrets, something that you do not expect, on the other hand, Evie was not my favorite character, sometimes I liked her and other times I did not.
What I liked were those scenes where there was action, where you start to see the operation and the first moment that these characters have.
What I didn't like was the supernatural side, at first it catches you because of the mystery it addresses, but in the end the mystery falls.
It was fun to read and it was a good experience to start reading the author, thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.
It's the first time I've read the author and it was good, I liked the details in the beginning of the chapters and the way she mixed these two genres.
The world that Heartbreak Incorporated created and with that mystery was very good, from the beginning it gives you details of what it can hide.
Misha is how I like it hahaha sarcastic, dark past and with many secrets, something that you do not expect, on the other hand, Evie was not my favorite character, sometimes I liked her and other times I did not.
What I liked were those scenes where there was action, where you start to see the operation and the first moment that these characters have.
What I didn't like was the supernatural side, at first it catches you because of the mystery it addresses, but in the end the mystery falls.
It was fun to read and it was a good experience to start reading the author, thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.
jessicareadsit's review against another edition
3.0
I honestly did not know what to expect going into this as Alex De Campi is a new author to me but I was pleasantly surprised. Heartbreak Incorporated offers so much more than the initial blurb and I enjoyed the spin of the paranormal within this book. It was such an interesting detour from the run-of-the-mill witches and werewolves and an exciting opportunity for readers to explore what else is out there.
Heartbreak Incorporated carefully toes the lines between good and evil and begs the question, “Can one whose motives are pure, but seeks out the darkness be good?”
Evie Cross is facing the unpleasant mirror of reality a lot of us face with a degree in journalism, no fresh writing ideas, and no job prospects in sight. She tries her hand at a small investigative agency for the illusive Misha Meserov where she hopes to put her investigative experience into practice. Evie is written as jaded and world-weary with a not-so-stellar opinion of men "Being too smart too soon never wins you anything as a woman, it's one of the great flaws of the world."
There was just something about Evie that didn't click with me, I tried hard to relate or connect with her but to no avail. Luckily, this is the opposite of how I feel about the other main character Misha.
Misha is such a dynamic and fabulously written character with so many interesting and intriguing layers. He is so much more than a dark and broody, sexy face with a hot body (not that those things are bad), but I appreciated how complex his backstory and life philosophy is. He was such a deliciously confusing ball of mystery and I relished that his character wasn’t inherently good or bad but rather an amalgamation of bad deeds for good reasons.
"What is life worth? Is it measured only by ita tally of mistakes? Or do you consider the good, too?"
Misha was the embodiment of the "redeemable bad boy" trope and I am not mad that he still retained his dangerous aura while reflecting his inner good.
The author took readers on a journey of self-love and teaches us a very vital lesson on the importance of assessing your life's goals, regardless of your age, and that it's ok to not want the things you always dreamed of.
"What happens when your only currency is a rather commonplace sort of beauty?"
This book was infinitely frustrating because it plays with your emotions and enslaves you within the plotline only to violently shock you with its revelations. While I suspected the ending early on I think the author did a fantastic job playing cat and mouse with the reader.
The sexual energy of the book was palpable with its slow seductive burn. I appreciated the author's inclusivity on gender neutrality and LGBTQIA.
My one peeve with this book would be that I found it slightly lengthy and while certain parts could have been condensed I believe the writing good and the book was an easy read.
This review will be published on my blog for the publication date and on my bookstagram (Jessica Reads It). Thank you to the author and NetGalley for providing me with an arc.
Heartbreak Incorporated carefully toes the lines between good and evil and begs the question, “Can one whose motives are pure, but seeks out the darkness be good?”
Evie Cross is facing the unpleasant mirror of reality a lot of us face with a degree in journalism, no fresh writing ideas, and no job prospects in sight. She tries her hand at a small investigative agency for the illusive Misha Meserov where she hopes to put her investigative experience into practice. Evie is written as jaded and world-weary with a not-so-stellar opinion of men "Being too smart too soon never wins you anything as a woman, it's one of the great flaws of the world."
There was just something about Evie that didn't click with me, I tried hard to relate or connect with her but to no avail. Luckily, this is the opposite of how I feel about the other main character Misha.
Misha is such a dynamic and fabulously written character with so many interesting and intriguing layers. He is so much more than a dark and broody, sexy face with a hot body (not that those things are bad), but I appreciated how complex his backstory and life philosophy is. He was such a deliciously confusing ball of mystery and I relished that his character wasn’t inherently good or bad but rather an amalgamation of bad deeds for good reasons.
"What is life worth? Is it measured only by ita tally of mistakes? Or do you consider the good, too?"
Misha was the embodiment of the "redeemable bad boy" trope and I am not mad that he still retained his dangerous aura while reflecting his inner good.
The author took readers on a journey of self-love and teaches us a very vital lesson on the importance of assessing your life's goals, regardless of your age, and that it's ok to not want the things you always dreamed of.
"What happens when your only currency is a rather commonplace sort of beauty?"
This book was infinitely frustrating because it plays with your emotions and enslaves you within the plotline only to violently shock you with its revelations. While I suspected the ending early on I think the author did a fantastic job playing cat and mouse with the reader.
The sexual energy of the book was palpable with its slow seductive burn. I appreciated the author's inclusivity on gender neutrality and LGBTQIA.
My one peeve with this book would be that I found it slightly lengthy and while certain parts could have been condensed I believe the writing good and the book was an easy read.
This review will be published on my blog for the publication date and on my bookstagram (Jessica Reads It). Thank you to the author and NetGalley for providing me with an arc.
see_sadie_read's review against another edition
4.0
This is the second book I've come across without a review, that I'm certain I posted one for. I'm not sure what's up. But I'm re-posting it now. I read this book back in June and while I have the text review on the blog, I'm uncertain what I gave it numerically. I think a 3.5.
***
I really enjoyed this. We have a smart heroine, who may be struggling to find success and her place in the world, but is self-reliant and witty. We have a non-binary, bi-sexual hero who is badass, but not an alpha-asshole. He shows a remarkable amount of vulnerability, and like Evie, I adored him for it. The villains are suitably evil, the writing sharp, and the plot moves along at a good clip. But mostly I just had fun with it all.
I did think there was a bit of sag in the middle, when some otherwise important characters seemed to just get dropped for a while. And I found the descriptions of Misha inconsistent. Sometimes he’s sleek and slender, but also sometimes (especially with hands) he’s notably big. Maybe it’s just supposed to be that he’s bigger than Evie. Regardless, it’s a tiny complaint. All in all, I’ll be looking for more in this series (if there are to be any) and of de Campi’s work.
***
I really enjoyed this. We have a smart heroine, who may be struggling to find success and her place in the world, but is self-reliant and witty. We have a non-binary, bi-sexual hero who is badass, but not an alpha-asshole. He shows a remarkable amount of vulnerability, and like Evie, I adored him for it. The villains are suitably evil, the writing sharp, and the plot moves along at a good clip. But mostly I just had fun with it all.
I did think there was a bit of sag in the middle, when some otherwise important characters seemed to just get dropped for a while. And I found the descriptions of Misha inconsistent. Sometimes he’s sleek and slender, but also sometimes (especially with hands) he’s notably big. Maybe it’s just supposed to be that he’s bigger than Evie. Regardless, it’s a tiny complaint. All in all, I’ll be looking for more in this series (if there are to be any) and of de Campi’s work.