The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
kearstenkeepsreading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
You have Talia who is set in taking her revenge on those who murdered her parents and almost killed her. And then there is Severino, who is also out for revenge for his own family and the little girl that saved him when he was a boy.
The world building was amazing from the barber shop to the bakery to the theater and everything in between it was as if I was there! As per the other books in the series the side characters were fleshed out and played integral parts throughout the story. Also the chemistry between Talia and Sev was off the charts from the moment they met(again). That just continued to build especially with the mistaken/hidden identity aspect of the story.
Truly a great read but be sure to check trigger warnings as it is a dark romance!
Graphic: Murder, Gun violence, Violence, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, Sexual assault, and Child abuse
erinmd156's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Grief, Death of parent, Death, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Torture, Violence, Gun violence, Sexual violence, and Sexual content
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Car accident
laylareadsthings's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexual assault, Child death, Murder, and Torture
Minor: Gaslighting, Pedophilia, Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident, Death of parent, Grief, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment
dharshi_1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
⚕️This is the retelling of Medusa Sweeney Todd ⚕️
○This is the first time I read her book and I never disappoint 😃. This is the story of Talia and Severino both having a traumatic past and seeking revenge. Their worlds are interconnected by a hidden identity. How will they overcome their devils from the past ? How did they seek revenge? Will the haunting dreams let them sleep peacefully?
○ I love the Talia's character . She is a strong girl , her character has different layers and finally she is the survivor.
○ Sever has the guilt over the years because he can't save the one who is helping him . But when He and Talia cross paths each other he doesn't have the nightmares ✨. He is obsessed with her
○ Both loves the Tattoos . And obsessed with the tulips 🌷
○He gives the nickname for her "VIPERA" 🤭🤭
○Both having the same style of 🔪🩸
○I hate the character of Trudy for her behaviour she is nothing but a gold digger 😡... And Claudie for being the traitor 🔪
○ If you love the dark , mafia romance read this book.
Tropes :
Dark , Mafia , Soulmates , Who did this to you ? , Revenge 😈, Retelling
Graphic: Child abuse, Death of parent, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, and Physical abuse
paytonbox21's review against another edition
5.0
Sev and Tallie’s connection is a great way to begin this story, you see a lot of their trauma up front, and then get to watch them connect the dots as the story goes on! The revenge plot of this book was handled really well and kept the suspense of the book going!
This book has a lot of triggers and I’d recommend looking them up before reading! This book was maybe a little too dark for me, but it didn’t change my rating as I knew what I was getting into!
Graphic: Murder, Kidnapping, Sexual assault, and Torture
Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual assault
jaynellewags's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Rating: 4.5
CW- there are quite a few since this is a dark romance so please check those for this book
Tropes: Revenge, hidden identity, mafia, enemies to lovers, morally grey MMC/FMC
This has components of Sweeney Todd, Hamlet, and Medusa woven throughout the story.
I have enjoyed the first two books in this series so much, and this one did not disappoint. Greer does such a good job of adding in easter eggs from the musicals and giving us little twists. Sweeney Todd is one of my favorite musicals... actually all three books are my top three musicals... so I really enjoy those aspects of the story. Mafia romances are one of my favorite romance books because I love me a morally grey MC- bonus points if both of the main characters are like that.
Talia wants revenge on the Family that has wronged her, and Sever wants revenge on his Family that has wronged him.
The book starts out in a flash back that hurt my soul and made me want to take revenge on some book characters... but I won't spoil it for you. We then flash forward to present day where Talia works as a costume designer and at her grandparents bakery. Sever is a guard dog for his uncle who is the local boss.
One day Sever wants to make his cousin happy so he goes to the local bakery that makes pistachio cannoli's and he sees her, Talia. He is immediately obsessed and starts using the CCTV in the North End to keep track of her.
Thoughts:
I loved every minute of this book. The back and forth between Talia and Sever... like will she kill him, will she not was entertaining for me. I enjoyed all the easter eggs from Sweeney Todd- it is one of my favorite's.
The scene with Percy and Sever... while very dark was perfect for the situation that had occurred. So many people get away with doing whatever they want, and morally grey, slightly unhinged MMC's get to enact the revenge I am sure so many people wish they could.
Talia's grandparents were so sweet and cute. I loved how much they cared for her and their relationship with each other was one of the sweetest things in the book.
Sever wanting to protect Talia but also respecting that she was strong enough to defend herself was something that added a lot to this mafia romance. There are times that the FMCs are like damsels in distress and that is not always something I enjoy. I liked that Talia was a badass and strong in her own right- Sever was there to help if needed but she didn't need a man to do all her dirty work.
I absolutely despised Sever's mom. The way she is done is fantastic but oh my goodness do I hate her.
I am excited to see what this author does next and which story she will make dark next.
Graphic: Blood, Murder, Torture, Stalking, Kidnapping, Death, Rape, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault
natashadb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
5.0
This book was EVERYTHING. I loved it so much. The prologue through to the epilogue I was so captivated. Talia and Sev are such good characters that I didn't want to put the book down. This was the perfect amount of character-driven/plot-driven/spice.
Graphic: Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault and Rape