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cocpop_reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-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
3.75
This was a lot darker than I thought it was going to be. I don’t mind, but I wasn’t expecting to handle trauma right from the start.
I enjoyed the book though, and I definitely was crying when Lachlan made some choices.
But I like Mack and Lachlan together, and that they brought out the softness in each other. The book did a great job of setting up the rest of the series.
I enjoyed the book though, and I definitely was crying when Lachlan made some choices.
But I like Mack and Lachlan together, and that they brought out the softness in each other. The book did a great job of setting up the rest of the series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Trafficking
Minor: Rape
kristinesreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
ashleycmms's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book is literally the first five star I have given a mafia romance, because it’s literally THAT good. Very realistic in terms of crime and corruption and things that happen to poor people who can fall under the radar. Even the parts that are unrealistic are easy to love. Heroine is an amazing character really strong and loving. Takes care of herself and tries to take care of those that she loves. The hero and his close friends? I’m obsessed. I’m reading this entire series and I’ll probably by this book in a physical copy, bc omg. (I cannot speak for any Irish culture, slang, Boston references, etc.)
Tw: this book heavily involves human trafficking (sex trafficking in specific), sexual assault/rape, sex work (including prostitution and erotic dancing), misogyny, poverty
Brief mentions of child molestation
Tw: this book heavily involves human trafficking (sex trafficking in specific), sexual assault/rape, sex work (including prostitution and erotic dancing), misogyny, poverty
Brief mentions of child molestation
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Torture
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Child abuse