jesslynn2000's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
clare_39's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 ⭐s rounded up
I tend to stay away from mafia books because of the whole misogyny, damsel in distress, and girl must be a virgin thing. However, every blue moon I'm lucky enough to stumble upon a mafia romance that goes against the norm.
This is my second ever mafia romance book with a dominant female boss and I FREAKING LOVED IT!!!! (my first was [b:Ruthless People|21839603|Ruthless People (Ruthless People, #1)|J.J. McAvoy|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1396504157l/21839603._SY75_.jpg|41106601] which I absolutely adored)
Maura is everything that I love in a dominant female. She is badass, ruthless, a little psycho (ok maybe more than a little), strong, and best of all, she does not fall all over herself over a man - or worse switch into a submissive role when the men show up or raise their voices.
Ps. There was some confusing information in the first 2/3 chapters but other than that... This was *chef's kiss*. Can't wait to get into book 2 and fingers crossed that it doesn't disappoint
I tend to stay away from mafia books because of the whole misogyny, damsel in distress, and girl must be a virgin thing. However, every blue moon I'm lucky enough to stumble upon a mafia romance that goes against the norm.
This is my second ever mafia romance book with a dominant female boss and I FREAKING LOVED IT!!!! (my first was [b:Ruthless People|21839603|Ruthless People (Ruthless People, #1)|J.J. McAvoy|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1396504157l/21839603._SY75_.jpg|41106601] which I absolutely adored)
Maura is everything that I love in a dominant female. She is badass, ruthless, a little psycho (ok maybe more than a little), strong, and best of all, she does not fall all over herself over a man - or worse switch into a submissive role when the men show up or raise their voices.
Ps. There was some confusing information in the first 2/3 chapters but other than that... This was *chef's kiss*. Can't wait to get into book 2 and fingers crossed that it doesn't disappoint
lilacdarling's review against another edition
I just couldn't continue anymore. I feels disconnected with the characters.
amylouisereads's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
beaudoindani17's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
ncrowe8182's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
krayreads's review against another edition
5.0
re-read this because the third book came out and i wanted to fall back into the world of maura quinn and baby girl did NOT disappoint a second time. maura is truly THAT bitch. no one crosses her. the mafia aspect, the friendships, the family dynamics, the action packed plot, the SMUT…this book had it all. one of my favorite dark/mafia romances of all time!!