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lilibetbombshell's review against another edition
4.0
This book was simultaneously everything I could have asked for and just not enough.
The beginning? *chef’s kiss* Absolutely perfect. The angst, the genuine heartbreak, the total unsteadiness of everyone in the Triad. Everything is in shambles and all anyone knows is that they are out for blood but don’t know exactly who they want it from or how to go about getting it since most of their assets have essentially been destroyed. They have manpower but nowhere to point it.
Now… I have some slightly ambivalent feelings with the way the situation was resolved between Scarlett and Motshan after the events at the end of “Liars” (if you know, you know). I don’t know how anyone, especially Scarlett, could make heads or tails in any competent manner after that night or trust their memories, but I also don’t know how much weight they carry for me in the long run in terms of rating the book. It’s like, “Yeah, this whole plot point has some holes in it I don’t like and are bothering me, but it’s all in service to something greater in the plot so maybe look at it that way”. Plus, Motshan isn’t a big enough personality to compete with either Scar or the boys anyway.
Now, we get to my favorite part of the whole book that doesn’t involve nookie of some kind: the ENTIRE middle section. The whole 30% or so section that might as well have sprung from the forehead of Frances Ford Coppola like Athena did from the forehead of Zeus. This huge, sprawling, epic action sequence was not only inspired–it was the la petite morte for all us reverse-harem mafia romance readers who love our heroes and heroines blood-soaked, violent, and utterly psychotic. What I wouldn’t have given to be a Go-Pro on Scarlett’s dress!
The largest downer in the book came after this point in the book. After the events of that day wrap up we don’t get to see the wrap-up of events between the two gangs, we get time devoted to a subplot romance I couldn’t have given a toss about, and we get a lot of waiting around. It’s just too much down time and too much discussion about babies. Nothing turns me off more than constant talk from men about when they can get to knocking a woman up.
What did I enjoy in the later 15-20%? Um, hello, Sebastian and Tristan! I don’t care if it felt a little forced. Sword-crossing is always okay in my book. And the sex. Lots of varied, spicy scenes.
Dana has concluded this trilogy in a challenging year, but she has done it with aplomb. I still remember “Scars” was one of the first RH mafia romances I read when I started reading these sorts of books last year, and I feel in love with the down-and-dirty Scarlett: the mafia princess who ran away from that life when she found out what her evil father had in store for her and decided to go somewhere else and make a life for herself. Years later, she’s made a life of her own with men who love her and her own power to wield. She may have never truly gotten away from the mafia life, but the mafia life she has she runs on her terms.
The beginning? *chef’s kiss* Absolutely perfect. The angst, the genuine heartbreak, the total unsteadiness of everyone in the Triad. Everything is in shambles and all anyone knows is that they are out for blood but don’t know exactly who they want it from or how to go about getting it since most of their assets have essentially been destroyed. They have manpower but nowhere to point it.
Now… I have some slightly ambivalent feelings with the way the situation was resolved between Scarlett and Motshan after the events at the end of “Liars” (if you know, you know). I don’t know how anyone, especially Scarlett, could make heads or tails in any competent manner after that night or trust their memories, but I also don’t know how much weight they carry for me in the long run in terms of rating the book. It’s like, “Yeah, this whole plot point has some holes in it I don’t like and are bothering me, but it’s all in service to something greater in the plot so maybe look at it that way”. Plus, Motshan isn’t a big enough personality to compete with either Scar or the boys anyway.
Now, we get to my favorite part of the whole book that doesn’t involve nookie of some kind: the ENTIRE middle section. The whole 30% or so section that might as well have sprung from the forehead of Frances Ford Coppola like Athena did from the forehead of Zeus. This huge, sprawling, epic action sequence was not only inspired–it was the la petite morte for all us reverse-harem mafia romance readers who love our heroes and heroines blood-soaked, violent, and utterly psychotic. What I wouldn’t have given to be a Go-Pro on Scarlett’s dress!
The largest downer in the book came after this point in the book. After the events of that day wrap up we don’t get to see the wrap-up of events between the two gangs, we get time devoted to a subplot romance I couldn’t have given a toss about, and we get a lot of waiting around. It’s just too much down time and too much discussion about babies. Nothing turns me off more than constant talk from men about when they can get to knocking a woman up.
What did I enjoy in the later 15-20%? Um, hello, Sebastian and Tristan! I don’t care if it felt a little forced. Sword-crossing is always okay in my book. And the sex. Lots of varied, spicy scenes.
Dana has concluded this trilogy in a challenging year, but she has done it with aplomb. I still remember “Scars” was one of the first RH mafia romances I read when I started reading these sorts of books last year, and I feel in love with the down-and-dirty Scarlett: the mafia princess who ran away from that life when she found out what her evil father had in store for her and decided to go somewhere else and make a life for herself. Years later, she’s made a life of her own with men who love her and her own power to wield. She may have never truly gotten away from the mafia life, but the mafia life she has she runs on her terms.
shedevilreads's review against another edition
4.0
Omens by Dana Isaly is a dark reverse harem romance. This is the third and final book in The Tirad series.
Dana did a great job wrapping up the series. I loved the chemistry between Scarlet, Sebastian, Tristan, and Elliot. I really enjoyed getting Scarlet, Sebastian, Tristan, Elliot, and Motshan's points of view throughout the book. It really brought the story to life.
I would recommend this series if you like dark romances, reverse harem romances, or mafia/gang romances.
Dana did a great job wrapping up the series. I loved the chemistry between Scarlet, Sebastian, Tristan, and Elliot. I really enjoyed getting Scarlet, Sebastian, Tristan, Elliot, and Motshan's points of view throughout the book. It really brought the story to life.
I would recommend this series if you like dark romances, reverse harem romances, or mafia/gang romances.
kiaran03's review against another edition
3.0
This was lowkey disappointing. I really enjoyed the first two books and was really excited for this to come out. So excited that I didn't read it until well after the release to prolong my excitement. But reading this, it was just meh. There weren't any stakes in anything they did. I'm perfectly fine with how it all ended, I love a good HEA, but a little stakes doesn't hurt anyone. And it was also stupidly short. Like it started and then it was over.
beanl99's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
michelleann's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
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
4.0
Threesome. Foursome. MFM, MM, MMFM. Breath play. Why choose.
TW: childhood abuse
TW: childhood abuse
smithrachaelynn's review
3.5
After all of the twists and turns and surprises in the last book, this one felt a bit predictable. It was a good ending for the characters though. Definitely very steamy too.
mamma_calls_me_francis's review
2.0
Repetitive. Multiple POV’s restate multiple things
Make MC’s are not written to be in a reverse harem. They constantly talk about being jealous, physically fight over scarlet, and argue about her- even in book 3.
Actual plot development in this.
I don’t see the point with adding how Scarlet was attracted to Kenna. More parts seemed ultimately unnecessary to the storyline. Enough that I don’t think this storyline needed to be 3 books.
Better than book 2, but this whole series was a waste of time. I kept going because I wanted to know who tried to kill Scarlet. That part was super anticlimactic.
Still not happy with the relationship between Scarlet and each boy. Didn’t seem plausible enough to me.
Really dark and lots of gore.
18+
Check content warnings
*problematic author I am not interested in supporting anymore.
Make MC’s are not written to be in a reverse harem. They constantly talk about being jealous, physically fight over scarlet, and argue about her- even in book 3.
Actual plot development in this.
I don’t see the point with adding how Scarlet was attracted to Kenna. More parts seemed ultimately unnecessary to the storyline. Enough that I don’t think this storyline needed to be 3 books.
Better than book 2, but this whole series was a waste of time. I kept going because I wanted to know who tried to kill Scarlet. That part was super anticlimactic.
Still not happy with the relationship between Scarlet and each boy. Didn’t seem plausible enough to me.
Really dark and lots of gore.
18+
Check content warnings
*problematic author I am not interested in supporting anymore.
bookish_homies's review
4.0
We’ve said it before and we will say it again, Scarlet is such a badass! She refuses to take shit from anyone and she will always stand up for herself and her loved ones. We absolutely loved seeing her relationship with all the guys and Motshan flourish. Eliot getting over his issues and learning to share Scarlet with Sebastian and Tristan was honestly the best part.