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rihoward's review
3.0
3.5 stars
I had high hopes on this book but for some reason was expecting more. I thought Danny and Dante would have more of their story explained. That being said, Espi and Chloe didn't really connect with me. I struggled trying to keep the story strAight And all the characters which was a shame as I really like this author and normally I'm don't have those issues with her writing.
While this book didn't work for me, I'm sure there are others out there that will enjoy it. There in lies the beauty of books.
I had high hopes on this book but for some reason was expecting more. I thought Danny and Dante would have more of their story explained. That being said, Espi and Chloe didn't really connect with me. I struggled trying to keep the story strAight And all the characters which was a shame as I really like this author and normally I'm don't have those issues with her writing.
While this book didn't work for me, I'm sure there are others out there that will enjoy it. There in lies the beauty of books.
skyeangei's review
4.0
4 stars.
Raw. Dark. Riveting.
Not as good as the first book but I have an unhealthy obsession with Danny and Dante so that's probably why.
Raw. Dark. Riveting.
Not as good as the first book but I have an unhealthy obsession with Danny and Dante so that's probably why.
jessbeyondthepages's review
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Rating 5/5
Plot 5/5
Spice 4/5
Character Development 5/5
[I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book]
“Refrain” is the second book in Lana Sky’s Beautiful Monsters series. In this book, Espi Vialle is caught in the middle of a brutal gang war. Espi is torn between helping a woman with a broken past and escaping a world of crime that he no longer wants to be a part of.
I love Lana Sky’s writing. I was intrigued with Espi’s character in book 1 (“Crescendo”) and I’m glad Lana gave us his story. The storyline was written really well and I enjoyed the character development throughout this book. This book is filled with many twists and turns and it is just as dark as book 1. This is a dark dark dark romance novel and it’s more dark than romance. Make sure to check content warnings before jumping in.
Plot 5/5
Spice 4/5
Character Development 5/5
[I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book]
“Refrain” is the second book in Lana Sky’s Beautiful Monsters series. In this book, Espi Vialle is caught in the middle of a brutal gang war. Espi is torn between helping a woman with a broken past and escaping a world of crime that he no longer wants to be a part of.
I love Lana Sky’s writing. I was intrigued with Espi’s character in book 1 (“Crescendo”) and I’m glad Lana gave us his story. The storyline was written really well and I enjoyed the character development throughout this book. This book is filled with many twists and turns and it is just as dark as book 1. This is a dark dark dark romance novel and it’s more dark than romance. Make sure to check content warnings before jumping in.
traciesimister's review
5.0
I gave this Book a rating of 5 ✩’s
Title: Refrain
Series: Beautiful Monsters Book 2
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Author: Lana Sky
Format: Kindle Edition
Published on: Nov 27, 2018
I voluntarily received a Courtesy Copy of this book from Enticing Journey and am choosing to leave a review.
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What I liked/Didn’t Like: A very Dark Romance with lots of twists and turns to keep you hooked and turning the pages. The storyline is very well written with characters who are amazing. Lana Sky tastefully handles the issues that arise.
Title: Refrain
Series: Beautiful Monsters Book 2
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Author: Lana Sky
Format: Kindle Edition
Published on: Nov 27, 2018
I voluntarily received a Courtesy Copy of this book from Enticing Journey and am choosing to leave a review.
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What I liked/Didn’t Like: A very Dark Romance with lots of twists and turns to keep you hooked and turning the pages. The storyline is very well written with characters who are amazing. Lana Sky tastefully handles the issues that arise.
amanda_lee's review
4.0
I love mafia and dark romances and this was definitely a good one. This is my first read by this author and i'll definitely be going back to read the first book.
I feel it would have been beneficial to have read the first book first, at least for some background on the characters. But the author did a good job in letting the reader know what had happened so I wasn't lost or confused.
I was pulled into the story right away and very invested in what was happening. I like how the author showed finding the light within the darkness. Chloe and Espi were so different but worked well together, both broken in their own way
I feel it would have been beneficial to have read the first book first, at least for some background on the characters. But the author did a good job in letting the reader know what had happened so I wasn't lost or confused.
I was pulled into the story right away and very invested in what was happening. I like how the author showed finding the light within the darkness. Chloe and Espi were so different but worked well together, both broken in their own way
sagek's review
4.0
3.75??
Not as good as the first book. It lacked most of the darkness, honestly. We were constantly teased with hints of brutal, vicious darkness, and failed to receive the full picture. I still enjoyed it as the writing is amazing, and there were still dark portions when it came to sex and possession, but overall it was not as disturbing and poetically dark as I had expected after reading the first book
Not as good as the first book. It lacked most of the darkness, honestly. We were constantly teased with hints of brutal, vicious darkness, and failed to receive the full picture. I still enjoyed it as the writing is amazing, and there were still dark portions when it came to sex and possession, but overall it was not as disturbing and poetically dark as I had expected after reading the first book
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