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bbygirl21's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
4.0
I found this story enjoyable for the most part. The thought I wouldn't enjoy this book in the beginning. I found some of the things that happened at the beginning to be disgusting and some of the traditions were downright horrible.
But as the story goes on it gets better at least the main characters of the story do. Quite a few of the side characters remained to be absolutely horrible in my opinion all in the name of wanting the best for their kids or their family when I'm reality their actions were for selfish reasons.
Other than these small issues spattered throughout the story, I did end up really liking it by the end.
I love how despite being tested like a child throughout the book, Giulia stuck her ground and didn't take anything from anyone especially from like her husband and the men in this book and I like how she fought for her version of a happy family despite all the obstacles placed in front of her.
She may have been one of my favorite characters in this story. She made the best of the situation she was forced into and proved everyone wrong while putting her new family above that of her blood family. This story shows that blood relation isn't everything.
But as the story goes on it gets better at least the main characters of the story do. Quite a few of the side characters remained to be absolutely horrible in my opinion all in the name of wanting the best for their kids or their family when I'm reality their actions were for selfish reasons.
Other than these small issues spattered throughout the story, I did end up really liking it by the end.
I love how despite being tested like a child throughout the book, Giulia stuck her ground and didn't take anything from anyone especially from like her husband and the men in this book and I like how she fought for her version of a happy family despite all the obstacles placed in front of her.
She may have been one of my favorite characters in this story. She made the best of the situation she was forced into and proved everyone wrong while putting her new family above that of her blood family. This story shows that blood relation isn't everything.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Incest, Infidelity, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Animal cruelty, Sexism, Vomit, Medical content, Abortion, and Alcohol
bookedupchick's review against another edition
dark
emotional
3.75
“She wasn’t what I’d wanted in a wife, but hell, if she wasn’t exactly what I needed.” 🖤
This was my first mafia romance and what a change in dynamics. I really enjoyed it. I loved Guilia’s character — she is quirky, clever, and big hearted. 💗
Read this if you like ⤵️
🌻 Mafia Romance
🌻 Arranged Marriage
🌻 Age Gap
🌻 Single Father
🌻 Dual POV
🌻 Spicy Scenes 🌶
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫/5
Sweet Temptation by Cora Reilly
This was my first mafia romance and what a change in dynamics. I really enjoyed it. I loved Guilia’s character — she is quirky, clever, and big hearted. 💗
Read this if you like ⤵️
🌻 Mafia Romance
🌻 Arranged Marriage
🌻 Age Gap
🌻 Single Father
🌻 Dual POV
🌻 Spicy Scenes 🌶
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫/5
Sweet Temptation by Cora Reilly
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence, Sexism, and Violence