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amanda_reads13's review against another edition
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Natalie's fiance disappeared without a trace the day before their wedding. 5 years later, she is still struggling to come to terms with his disappearance. Then, Kage, a handsome mysterious and secretive stranger moves into town. They fall hard for each other, but Kage is not who he seems.
Natalie and Sloane's relationship made this book for me. Their banter and sarcasm was so funny and fun to read. They have such a strong tie to each other. Sloan was possibly my favourite character in the book. Sloan is there for Natalie no matter what and supports her through everything.
Natalie has been through the ringer over the last 5 years. She has definitely been dealing with some mental health issues due to David's disappearance. Before meeting Kage, she felt dead inside, unable to open herself up to another man. Kage lit something within her and she was able to feel something. Natalie is incredibly strong, witty, and honest. She is afraid of being hurt by Kage, but is able to open herself to the possibly of happiness with him.
I'm not sure how I feel about Kage. He didn't have much of a personality and felt kind of flat. He is definitely the alpha type and need to be in control. He knew that what he was doing would eventually hurt Natalie, but still withheld the truth from her and was dishonest. He was able to justify his actions because he fell for her the second he saw her and couldn't go through with his orders. Though he worshiped Natalie, he was still very selfish and secretive.
I am not a fan of insta love, so that skewed my opinion. I wish there had been a bit more focus on the Mafia side of the story, it felt like it just faded into the background for majority of the book. I cannot wait to read Sloan's book.
Tropes: Mafia, alpha male, touch her and you die, open door, insta-loveish
Natalie and Sloane's relationship made this book for me. Their banter and sarcasm was so funny and fun to read. They have such a strong tie to each other. Sloan was possibly my favourite character in the book. Sloan is there for Natalie no matter what and supports her through everything.
Natalie has been through the ringer over the last 5 years. She has definitely been dealing with some mental health issues due to David's disappearance. Before meeting Kage, she felt dead inside, unable to open herself up to another man. Kage lit something within her and she was able to feel something. Natalie is incredibly strong, witty, and honest. She is afraid of being hurt by Kage, but is able to open herself to the possibly of happiness with him.
I'm not sure how I feel about Kage. He didn't have much of a personality and felt kind of flat. He is definitely the alpha type and need to be in control.
I am not a fan of insta love, so that skewed my opinion. I wish there had been a bit more focus on the Mafia side of the story, it felt like it just faded into the background for majority of the book. I cannot wait to read Sloan's book.
Tropes: Mafia, alpha male, touch her and you die, open door, insta-loveish
Graphic: Gun violence, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
threeundertwopnw's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
One of the best dark mafia romances I've read. Very spicy. Hard to put down.
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
uvsrdg's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Cursing, Gun violence, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Medical content, Stalking, and Gaslighting
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