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k8ecallahan's review
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Cute but read the triggers.
jess_l_lovessmut's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I went back and forth with this book so much. I would love some parts and then get really frustrated with the FMC. I know how she went through so much but how she handled situations would frustrate me. I think it is phenomenal how much she overcame and what she made of herself even after all her trauma. I will continue this series. If you like your men morally grey, then holy moly this MMC is is teetering on the dark side.
torixreads's review
4.0
Enjoyed this more than I expected to. I found Haley refreshing, and loved how strong and resilient she was after being through so much crap in life. I loved how she demanded respect and accepted nothing less than that. Callum was just lovely; patient, besotted with his “Queen” and a vengeful asshole.
kate9807's review
5.0
5 Beautiful Black Clover Stars!!
This book is about Haley, a surgeon and military vet, and Callum, an Irish mob gangster. Both characters have traumatic pasts, including very dark and heavy topics such as sexual abuse/grooming of a child, loss of a family member, kidnapping, homelessness and drug abuse. This book is not for the light-hearted. But for us dark hearted and thrill seeking fiends, this checked all the boxes. Hell, any book where the hero calls himself a "monster" and has to hold himself back during their first sexy time is my jam!
I loved the character and relationship dynamic between Haley and Callum. I love groveling heroes and Haley definitely makes Callum grovel a couple times and earn her respect and trust. I also loved Callum's family. Something about supportive mob families defrosts my heart a little.
I would recommend this book to anyone who loves dark and twisted mafia romances.
I received an ARC of this book and have reviewed it voluntarily.
This book is about Haley, a surgeon and military vet, and Callum, an Irish mob gangster. Both characters have traumatic pasts, including very dark and heavy topics such as sexual abuse/grooming of a child, loss of a family member, kidnapping, homelessness and drug abuse. This book is not for the light-hearted. But for us dark hearted and thrill seeking fiends, this checked all the boxes. Hell, any book where the hero calls himself a "monster" and has to hold himself back during their first sexy time is my jam!
I loved the character and relationship dynamic between Haley and Callum. I love groveling heroes and Haley definitely makes Callum grovel a couple times and earn her respect and trust. I also loved Callum's family. Something about supportive mob families defrosts my heart a little.
I would recommend this book to anyone who loves dark and twisted mafia romances.
I received an ARC of this book and have reviewed it voluntarily.
bookschocolatewhimsy's review
3.0
I was disappointed with this book and left feeling a little whiplashed. This is a dark romance with dual POV’s but I felt like the pacing was off. I felt like things went way too fast for the main female protagonist and we’re all over the place. She went from panic attacks that left her reeling to sunshine and rainbows with the main male protagonist. I also felt like the pacing from his POV was also off. I did like the concept of mob boss meeting his match and I also enjoyed the dual POV so I knew what each was thinking. I just felt the pacing was off and the story itself was rushed.
aldarakamey's review
5.0
This book was read thanks to NetGalley
If there is something you should know about me, it's that i am really judgmental with dark romances, because usually author fail to control the "dark side of the romance" and we end up with a toxic love story.... this wasn't the case the author did a good job, because she touched some dark areas and I never felt triggered by them.
Kudos to A.N. Stauber.
Warning: this book has the potential to trigger a person who is dealing with PTSD, or issues of abuse, sexual abuse, rape, familial violence, or loss of a sibling.
If there is something you should know about me, it's that i am really judgmental with dark romances, because usually author fail to control the "dark side of the romance" and we end up with a toxic love story.... this wasn't the case the author did a good job, because she touched some dark areas and I never felt triggered by them.
Kudos to A.N. Stauber.
Warning: this book has the potential to trigger a person who is dealing with PTSD, or issues of abuse, sexual abuse, rape, familial violence, or loss of a sibling.
jaylin_cristal's review
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Stalking, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse