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rodriguez_books888's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
duanur's review against another edition
3.0
So much potential that got nowhere.
The first 20% of this book is amazing then it goes rapidly downhill from there. It starts off with Mack going to the police to try to find her missing best friend. After realising the police won't be any help to her, she decides to go undercover to get into the Irish mafia since her best friend was working there before she dissapeared and Mack obviously thinks they had something to do with her going missing. Mack is badass and strong for like maybe a chapter. Then she falls in love with one of the high ups, Lachlan. It's fine that she falls for this guy since this is a mafia romance, I get it, this is a romance book. But after falling for this guy she loses all of her brain cells and making stupid plans that gets her in trouble.
Then it turns into an over the top mafia book where everyone is acting stupid but again, I get it, this is a mafia romance it is supposed to be over the top and non sensical. But I just couldn't stop rolling my eyes towards the end of the book. I don't understand why they just didn't kill Mack and put a stop to all of this.
Anyways, I still had fun reading this and it was a fast paced book. I am actually very curious about Alexie's story so I guess I am going to have to read the next two books.
The first 20% of this book is amazing then it goes rapidly downhill from there. It starts off with Mack going to the police to try to find her missing best friend. After realising the police won't be any help to her, she decides to go undercover to get into the Irish mafia since her best friend was working there before she dissapeared and Mack obviously thinks they had something to do with her going missing. Mack is badass and strong for like maybe a chapter. Then she falls in love with one of the high ups, Lachlan. It's fine that she falls for this guy since this is a mafia romance, I get it, this is a romance book. But after falling for this guy she loses all of her brain cells and making stupid plans that gets her in trouble.
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what was the point of her following Lachlan to his meeting... she didn't learn anything there AND she got in trouble because she had to serve drinks IN FRONT of Lachlan.Then it turns into an over the top mafia book where everyone is acting stupid but again, I get it, this is a mafia romance it is supposed to be over the top and non sensical. But I just couldn't stop rolling my eyes towards the end of the book. I don't understand why they just didn't kill Mack and put a stop to all of this.
Anyways, I still had fun reading this and it was a fast paced book. I am actually very curious about Alexie's story so I guess I am going to have to read the next two books.
carriephillips317's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-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? Yes
4.0
sanna678's review against another edition
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
imlisaok's review against another edition
4.0
Re-read on November 17th, 2019! Still one of my favs :)
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I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS BOOK!
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I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS BOOK!
bookishlynomes's review against another edition
4.0
This was the first book by A Zavarelli that I had the pleasure of reading and the book that started my love affair with her stories. Her writing style is clear and concise, easy to follow; while her stories are deep, dark and twisted with a sweet center. This is a mafia story at its finest.
Watching Crow and Mack circle around each other, both deeply suspicious of the other, was such a joy. Crow's position within the Irish mob meant that he needed to always be in the position to make the hard decisions and look out for his crew. Mack's upbringing and loyalty to her missing friend was displayed in her tough, show-no-weakness personality and willingness to do whatever it takes to find Talia. So when Mack enters Crow's life, it shakes up his world. Together though, Crow and Mack were just what the other needed.
Watching Crow and Mack circle around each other, both deeply suspicious of the other, was such a joy. Crow's position within the Irish mob meant that he needed to always be in the position to make the hard decisions and look out for his crew. Mack's upbringing and loyalty to her missing friend was displayed in her tough, show-no-weakness personality and willingness to do whatever it takes to find Talia. So when Mack enters Crow's life, it shakes up his world. Together though, Crow and Mack were just what the other needed.
kt10607's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
mooncricketjp's review against another edition
5.0
Irish mafia - love it
Admittedly, the book started off a bit slow but the pace picked up and when it did, I didn't want to put it down.
Admittedly, the book started off a bit slow but the pace picked up and when it did, I didn't want to put it down.