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nose_in_a_book's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
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The way this author made this story 600+ pages and I still desperately want more. I can only assume that she made these two books purely because of the combined page count. This is definitely not a book that can stand on its own considering it’s the second and third act of a single story but I loved it. There was something about how unbothered she was to move things along that really worked for me. The insecurities of these two broken idiots had plenty of time to flourish organically before inevitably leading to the third act break up, allowing me as the reader to actually want them to take some time apart until they could communicate better. Plus the groveling is god tier.
I will say that this book was even lighter on plot than the first one. There were multiple big plot points, outside their relationship, that were discussed many times and then the climax was glossed over at best.Tor’s whole plot line, for example, was bullshit. He went on vacation? Really? And they all just accept that as his answer?? Don’t get me started on all that build up around Dante only for him to stab Rafe and then immediately on the next page we just fast forwarded past it and Dante’s never seen again. In another book, I would have found this a massive issue. I was too enamored to care though. I was in it for the charisma, not the dark romance. Watching Rafe fall from the wedding scene to whispering please was everything I needed to make this a 5 star read.
The way this author made this story 600+ pages and I still desperately want more. I can only assume that she made these two books purely because of the combined page count. This is definitely not a book that can stand on its own considering it’s the second and third act of a single story but I loved it. There was something about how unbothered she was to move things along that really worked for me. The insecurities of these two broken idiots had plenty of time to flourish organically before inevitably leading to the third act break up, allowing me as the reader to actually want them to take some time apart until they could communicate better. Plus the groveling is god tier.
I will say that this book was even lighter on plot than the first one. There were multiple big plot points, outside their relationship, that were discussed many times and then the climax was glossed over at best.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Violence
Minor: Child abuse and Pedophilia
gretchenplz's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I really like Rafe and Penny as characters and as a couple, but I feel very strongly that this duo could have easily been condensed into one book. I don't think we needed two books when these are really character-driven and not plot-driven anyway. I liked that we go to know Rory more for her personality outside of her book and I love a smitten mafia man.
The banter was great and the spice was spicy, but I think the attention to detail fell off a bit in this book, with some typos I didn't notice in the first two books.
I am excited to get to Gabe and Wren's story next (well, once they come out) because I feel like there's so much to get into with Gabe and Wren. Hoping that we also get a Tayce book or short story because I'm obsessed with her.
The banter was great and the spice was spicy, but I think the attention to detail fell off a bit in this book, with some typos I didn't notice in the first two books.
I am excited to get to Gabe and Wren's story next (well, once they come out) because I feel like there's so much to get into with Gabe and Wren. Hoping that we also get a Tayce book or short story because I'm obsessed with her.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture and Violence
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Pedophilia and Sexual assault