caitria's review
3.0
I liked the relationship between Valentina and Sofia. the way Sofia is ready to defend her makes me cry. that was probably the only thing I liked about this book.
the relationship between Sofia and Maddox is very weird. I didn't even understand how and why they started. but the worst thing was that he admitted that he started to like her 3 weeks before she turned 18 and he was 24 at that time. i’m sorry but it’s disgusting. the fact that he is also a cop makes it much worse
the relationship between Sofia and Maddox is very weird. I didn't even understand how and why they started. but the worst thing was that he admitted that he started to like her 3 weeks before she turned 18 and he was 24 at that time. i’m sorry but it’s disgusting. the fact that he is also a cop makes it much worse
sheilairanzo's review
5.0
What it the freaking fish have I just read?!???
I am speechless. This book is a work of art, plot twist after plots twist. I couldn’t have imagined such development. I really enjoyed how Maddox cares for both of the sisters right from the beginning. Little Valentina was wonderful and she kind play cupid, tbh hahaha.
And what strong character Sofia was. She is the embodiment of strong independent woman we all want to be.
10/10
I am speechless. This book is a work of art, plot twist after plots twist. I couldn’t have imagined such development. I really enjoyed how Maddox cares for both of the sisters right from the beginning. Little Valentina was wonderful and she kind play cupid, tbh hahaha.
And what strong character Sofia was. She is the embodiment of strong independent woman we all want to be.
10/10
_booktique2_'s review
4.0
“My failure to protect her cost her her innocence, and I would never forgive myself”
UGH where do I begin? My brain is still trying to catch up with evreything that happened that I actually need to take a minute to process BUT I CANT because I have short term memory loss and will literally forget what I have to say if I don’t write this down.
If your looking for a crime/thriller mixed with romance than I HIGHLY suggest you pick up this book. Uh but don’t rush into anything because it’s not out yet
UGH where do I begin? My brain is still trying to catch up with evreything that happened that I actually need to take a minute to process BUT I CANT because I have short term memory loss and will literally forget what I have to say if I don’t write this down.
If your looking for a crime/thriller mixed with romance than I HIGHLY suggest you pick up this book. Uh but don’t rush into anything because it’s not out yet
cherki_amina's review
3.0
Was this very well written ? no. Did it need to be edited ? Yes. Was it still addicting ? Yees
I read this because i saw that it had a bit of similarities to the mindfuck series. I would say that isn’t true except in the very last chapters we can see bit of similarities.
For the plot twist i did guess it pretty easily but it was still a good turn of events. I loved Maddox and Valentina’s relationship it was so cute, how he took her as his daughter, so sweet.
I read this because i saw that it had a bit of similarities to the mindfuck series. I would say that isn’t true except in the very last chapters we can see bit of similarities.
For the plot twist i did guess it pretty easily but it was still a good turn of events. I loved Maddox and Valentina’s relationship it was so cute, how he took her as his daughter, so sweet.
taliyahslibrary's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
mercemr's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-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
hiddenirises's review
4.0
I would like to thank the author for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review of the book.
This book was an incredibly emotional ride and despite how heartbreaking it was, I honestly loved every bit of it.
Let me begin by saying that I love the fact that our FMC Sofia is a Latina and through her we get representation of Mexican culture and sufficient use of the Spanish language. As a Latina myself, I always get very happy to see people like me as heroines in books like this. It's all incredibly validating. Sofia as a character is so beautifully flawed and yet so strong. The amount of character development that she experiences as the story progresses is insane. She has learned to protect at all costs and to see her begin to allow for others to take care of her is so sweet. She and Valentina are so resilient and the horrors that they went through had me bawling my eyes out. The sister bond that these two share is everything a sibling relationship should be. I myself, am unbelievably close to my older sister and I love anytime a book depicts such a strong sister bond.
Valentina was as cute as a button and full of innocence, yet wise beyond her years as well. Her obsession with Princess and the Frog was too cute and the fact that Maddox would give her the moon if she asked for it, had me smiling to myself. That little girl has that man's heart and they were absolutely adorable together.
Maddox is a sweet man and was the support system those two girls needed to begin to heal from their horrors. This man's love language was definitely acts of love. There was nothing this man wasn't willing to do for either of these girls and we love to see it. The spice was actually good and did not overtake the plot at all. Maddox was also incredibly patient and understanding with Sofia during these intimate moments so that too was a plus in my book. You can tell that this man really liked her as a person before anything else. Sofia is intelligent, determined, outspoken, strong, selfless, and in general full of love. I feel like Sofia and Maddox work well together and are able to collectively create a household that is healthy for little Valentina.
The mystery aspect of the story was done very well and it very much had me on the edge of my seat. The twist literally had me gasping and taking a moment to stop and reflect. I absolutely love it when books have moments like that as a reader. I was trying to solve the case right along with Maddox and each new discovery in the case took me by surprise. The ending of this book was great and I felt like we got sufficient closure, but the author was still able to masterfully leave lingering questions for the sequel.
After finishing, I have come to the conclusion that this book will now hold a special place in my heart. It will continue to remind me to truly value and protect the relationships that bring me joy in my own life. Especially the one that I have with my own sister because I can say with confidence that we would do anything for each other.
This book has good romance, but it was most definitely not the focal point for me and it thus took back seat to the story of these two sisters. I highly recommend this to those looking for an empowering and emotional story of survival and found families. This was a strong debut by the author and I cannot wait to see what she writes next.
This book was an incredibly emotional ride and despite how heartbreaking it was, I honestly loved every bit of it.
Let me begin by saying that I love the fact that our FMC Sofia is a Latina and through her we get representation of Mexican culture and sufficient use of the Spanish language. As a Latina myself, I always get very happy to see people like me as heroines in books like this. It's all incredibly validating. Sofia as a character is so beautifully flawed and yet so strong. The amount of character development that she experiences as the story progresses is insane. She has learned to protect at all costs and to see her begin to allow for others to take care of her is so sweet. She and Valentina are so resilient and the horrors that they went through had me bawling my eyes out. The sister bond that these two share is everything a sibling relationship should be. I myself, am unbelievably close to my older sister and I love anytime a book depicts such a strong sister bond.
Valentina was as cute as a button and full of innocence, yet wise beyond her years as well. Her obsession with Princess and the Frog was too cute and the fact that Maddox would give her the moon if she asked for it, had me smiling to myself. That little girl has that man's heart and they were absolutely adorable together.
Maddox is a sweet man and was the support system those two girls needed to begin to heal from their horrors. This man's love language was definitely acts of love. There was nothing this man wasn't willing to do for either of these girls and we love to see it. The spice was actually good and did not overtake the plot at all. Maddox was also incredibly patient and understanding with Sofia during these intimate moments so that too was a plus in my book. You can tell that this man really liked her as a person before anything else. Sofia is intelligent, determined, outspoken, strong, selfless, and in general full of love. I feel like Sofia and Maddox work well together and are able to collectively create a household that is healthy for little Valentina.
The mystery aspect of the story was done very well and it very much had me on the edge of my seat. The twist literally had me gasping and taking a moment to stop and reflect. I absolutely love it when books have moments like that as a reader. I was trying to solve the case right along with Maddox and each new discovery in the case took me by surprise. The ending of this book was great and I felt like we got sufficient closure, but the author was still able to masterfully leave lingering questions for the sequel.
After finishing, I have come to the conclusion that this book will now hold a special place in my heart. It will continue to remind me to truly value and protect the relationships that bring me joy in my own life. Especially the one that I have with my own sister because I can say with confidence that we would do anything for each other.
This book has good romance, but it was most definitely not the focal point for me and it thus took back seat to the story of these two sisters. I highly recommend this to those looking for an empowering and emotional story of survival and found families. This was a strong debut by the author and I cannot wait to see what she writes next.
lynn2312's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Idek what to say about this book other than it was beautiful and made me feel absolutely happy about the sister relationship I have with my own. Just like Sofia I would do anything to protect mines. Everything she did was very much justified and I was behind her 100%.
Her and Maddox’s relationship was really cute but I love Valentina’s and his relationship more, the way he would do anything for that little girl in the beginning without even knowing her that well made my heart flutter.
Some of my fave quotes without spoiling
“I had a feeling Valentina would always be my first child. We may not be linked by blood, but Sofia, Valentina, and I, we were becoming a family”
“I didn’t know how or when but this little girl had wormed her way into my heart and decided it was her home now”
“La muerte no existe, la gente sólo muere cuando la olvidan
Death doesn't exist, people only die when we forget them’
Sobbing ugh I can’t wait till the next book comes out.
annaoreads's review
4.0
if you like books with romance, mystery/thriller, a who-dun-it, you're going to LOVE this one!! the plot was INTENSE and had me screaming for more, seriously cannot rave enough for books with both romance and mystery!! can't say too much but such a page turner!
"It was like we were two missing pieces of the same puzzle, like it just made sense."
nothing and i mean NOTHING could have prepared me for what actually happened. THAT PLOT TWIST?!
"It was like we were two missing pieces of the same puzzle, like it just made sense."
nothing and i mean NOTHING could have prepared me for what actually happened. THAT PLOT TWIST?!