lysandrel's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
annabella82's review against another edition
2.0
I can't even begin to describe this one.
It wasn't a book I would have bought for myself nor will I ever read it again. The characters were too narcissistic and completely unbelievable.
This was a Goodreads giveaway.
It wasn't a book I would have bought for myself nor will I ever read it again. The characters were too narcissistic and completely unbelievable.
This was a Goodreads giveaway.
annarella's review against another edition
4.0
This book is funny, outrageous and enjoyable. I liked the anti-heroine and laughed a lot.
I also like how it describes Italy, so different from many fantasy or touristic description.
I look forward to reading the next instalment in this series and will read the previous book.
Even if it's the second in a series I had no problem in understanding what was going on.
Recommended!
Many thanks to Penguin UK - Michael Joseph and Netgalley for this ARC
I also like how it describes Italy, so different from many fantasy or touristic description.
I look forward to reading the next instalment in this series and will read the previous book.
Even if it's the second in a series I had no problem in understanding what was going on.
Recommended!
Many thanks to Penguin UK - Michael Joseph and Netgalley for this ARC
jenerics's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars! This is another absolutely raucous fun crazy read! I love Alvina! She's just so BAD!
cassiecraycray's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
I enjoyed this book more than the first one. Alvie still is looking for Nino and leaving a path of chaos behind her.
One of my favorite parts in this book are the flashbacks into Alvies path; she's always been Bad, but something definitely helped push her. Getting to meet Alvies mother was dreadful, I instantly hated her.
The ending was good, It was to soon for a happily ever after, and does she really deserve it? The call at the end had me shook. Definitely gives me the push to finish off the series.
One of my favorite parts in this book are the flashbacks into Alvies path; she's always been Bad, but something definitely helped push her. Getting to meet Alvies mother was dreadful, I instantly hated her.
The ending was good, It was to soon for a happily ever after, and does she really deserve it? The call at the end had me shook. Definitely gives me the push to finish off the series.
_inesgcruz_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
snazzybooks's review against another edition
4.0
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When I’m listening to audiobooks, I look for a few things – a story that is fast paced, engaging and fun, and a narrator that isn’t ANNOYING! Bad, the second book from the Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know Trilogy on audiobook fit the bill – it’s a fun summer read (well, it may feel like summer in England right now but this weather may not last long, so had to make the most of it…)
The narrator, Emily Atack (who played Charlotte in the Inbetweeners, not that you’d know unless you looked it up…) does a great job of reading this novel in a really engaging way. Chloe Esposito’s novels are always high octane, fast-paced and a lot of fun, and this audiobook followed this style beautifully.
As with the first in the series, Mad, you need to strap in for a whirlwind ride with this novel. The protagonist (if we can call her a protagonist – she is a pretty awful person!) Alvie has comitted all sorts of atrocities whilst visiting her twin sister in Italy, and now she’s dealing with the consequences in true Alvie fashion. She’s insulting, rude, and awful to almost everyone – and I loved reading about her! It’s refreshing to read about a character who is unashamedly awful, and Alvie fits the bill so well. I don’t want to give too much away but this is a really fun read that had me truly entertained. You know it’s all ridiculous but that’s part of the fun!
When I’m listening to audiobooks, I look for a few things – a story that is fast paced, engaging and fun, and a narrator that isn’t ANNOYING! Bad, the second book from the Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know Trilogy on audiobook fit the bill – it’s a fun summer read (well, it may feel like summer in England right now but this weather may not last long, so had to make the most of it…)
The narrator, Emily Atack (who played Charlotte in the Inbetweeners, not that you’d know unless you looked it up…) does a great job of reading this novel in a really engaging way. Chloe Esposito’s novels are always high octane, fast-paced and a lot of fun, and this audiobook followed this style beautifully.
As with the first in the series, Mad, you need to strap in for a whirlwind ride with this novel. The protagonist (if we can call her a protagonist – she is a pretty awful person!) Alvie has comitted all sorts of atrocities whilst visiting her twin sister in Italy, and now she’s dealing with the consequences in true Alvie fashion. She’s insulting, rude, and awful to almost everyone – and I loved reading about her! It’s refreshing to read about a character who is unashamedly awful, and Alvie fits the bill so well. I don’t want to give too much away but this is a really fun read that had me truly entertained. You know it’s all ridiculous but that’s part of the fun!
natz785's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sophir's review against another edition
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
literally the worst trilogy known to man kind I have no idea why I bothered to read the sequel. can’t believe this keeps getting published
briarsreviews's review against another edition
1.0
I'll be totally honest, this book was not for me.
I normally LIVE for soap opera like books that bring crazy characters to the forefront, but this book was just.. well... Bad. I didn't like it.
I found Alvie and Nino to be unbearable. I couldn't stand reading about them because there was no redeeming quality. This wasn't a "hate them but love them" kind of book either, they aren't Loki. These are two despicable people that I didn't want to win or have a happily ever after. They were insane, mean and murderous. I didn't enjoy following them. There was no redeeming qualities. Nothing. Nada. Zip.
This book wanted to be a soap opera, crime spree. It was well on it's way but with no redeeming qualities for the characters I struggled to get through. I wanted to DNF and I did multiple times. I finally forced myself through it and kind of regretted it. It wasn't for me.
Chloe Esposito's writing is good though. She has talent, but she didn't write what I wanted to read about (or thought I was getting).
Unfortunately, this is a one star read for me.
I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
I normally LIVE for soap opera like books that bring crazy characters to the forefront, but this book was just.. well... Bad. I didn't like it.
I found Alvie and Nino to be unbearable. I couldn't stand reading about them because there was no redeeming quality. This wasn't a "hate them but love them" kind of book either, they aren't Loki. These are two despicable people that I didn't want to win or have a happily ever after. They were insane, mean and murderous. I didn't enjoy following them. There was no redeeming qualities. Nothing. Nada. Zip.
This book wanted to be a soap opera, crime spree. It was well on it's way but with no redeeming qualities for the characters I struggled to get through. I wanted to DNF and I did multiple times. I finally forced myself through it and kind of regretted it. It wasn't for me.
Chloe Esposito's writing is good though. She has talent, but she didn't write what I wanted to read about (or thought I was getting).
Unfortunately, this is a one star read for me.
I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.