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sanyaes_library's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
buddy read w/ my bestie kathy!!
-arranged marriage
-mafia princess×former bodyguard
things i didn't like:
×i have mixed feelings on kyle
×i wanted more plot + suspense hopefully we get that in book 2 🤞🏼
-arranged marriage
-mafia princess×former bodyguard
things i didn't like:
×i have mixed feelings on kyle
×i wanted more plot + suspense hopefully we get that in book 2 🤞🏼
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Violence, and Blood
eesofagoo's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Cursing
madlereads's review against another edition
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
🔫 Mafia romance
💒 arranged marriage
😎 woman in power
🔪 he's a hitman
I don't know what it is about Rina Kent books but I'm often confused in the first book for the first bit then it's a fun ride 🤣 I guess it makes sense with this one with Kyle's secret mission.
I enjoyed this book a lot! I saw glimpses of Rai and Kyle in the other books Deception Trilogy and the Monster Trilogy and now it was finally time to read their story.
I had the wrong impression of Kyle 🤣 I originally thought he was more serious like the rest but damn is he really flirty with Rai specifically and always joking. It matches well with Rai's serious/no-nonsense personally. So I ate up their banter 🤣 Poor Rai, she can't win with Kyle always twisting her words to suit him. And his running joke about everything Rai (or others) saying to him insinuates they want to do something kinky with him.
Underneath all that, they had their vulnerabilities. Rai is a woman in a tough spot in the Bratva vying to secure her power. Despite the misogyny and disdain for her, she loves her family and the "Brotherhood" so much. 🥺 With Kyle she also had a little bit of abandonment issues because 7 years prior to the story, he left her abruptly once his task of guarding her was done. Kyle is the lone wolf bent on vengeance for his lost childhood and family. He didn't expect to be super attached to Rai to the point of entertaining ideas of taking her away to Hide from everything. 🥺🥺
What missed the mark for me was I felt like some context of Rai and Kyle's relationship prior to the story was needed. Maybe it's just me but it felt kinda meh initially whe they met again and promptly got married while referencing that past vaguely. But I can go forth.
💒 arranged marriage
😎 woman in power
🔪 he's a hitman
I don't know what it is about Rina Kent books but I'm often confused in the first book for the first bit then it's a fun ride 🤣 I guess it makes sense with this one with Kyle's secret mission.
I enjoyed this book a lot! I saw glimpses of Rai and Kyle in the other books Deception Trilogy and the Monster Trilogy and now it was finally time to read their story.
I had the wrong impression of Kyle 🤣 I originally thought he was more serious like the rest but damn is he really flirty with Rai specifically and always joking. It matches well with Rai's serious/no-nonsense personally. So I ate up their banter 🤣 Poor Rai, she can't win with Kyle always twisting her words to suit him. And his running joke about everything Rai (or others) saying to him insinuates they want to do something kinky with him.
Underneath all that, they had their vulnerabilities. Rai is a woman in a tough spot in the Bratva vying to secure her power. Despite the misogyny and disdain for her, she loves her family and the "Brotherhood" so much. 🥺 With Kyle she also had a little bit of abandonment issues because 7 years prior to the story, he left her abruptly once his task of guarding her was done. Kyle is the lone wolf bent on vengeance for his lost childhood and family. He didn't expect to be super attached to Rai to the point of entertaining ideas of taking her away to Hide from everything. 🥺🥺
What missed the mark for me was I felt like some context of Rai and Kyle's relationship prior to the story was needed. Maybe it's just me but it felt kinda meh initially whe they met again and promptly got married while referencing that past vaguely. But I can go forth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail
briochebun's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.5
2.5 out of 5 ☆’s.
“Do you know why I'm a shadow, Princess? It's because no one notices when I'm gone.”
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I was a fan of this story in the beginning - but I didn’t like the way that Kyle spoke about the morning-after pill (and the things that he was mentioning weren’t even correct). There was also too much smut that lacked substance (imo).
I had high hopes for this one because I was a fan of Kyle when he made cameos in other RK books, but his character ultimately disappointed me. He was too much & his actions made me uncomfortable. He did not respect Rai or her wishes whatsoever.
“Do you know why I'm a shadow, Princess? It's because no one notices when I'm gone.”
ੈ✩‧₊˚
I was a fan of this story in the beginning - but I didn’t like the way that Kyle spoke about the morning-after pill (and the things that he was mentioning weren’t even correct). There was also too much smut that lacked substance (imo).
I had high hopes for this one because I was a fan of Kyle when he made cameos in other RK books, but his character ultimately disappointed me. He was too much & his actions made me uncomfortable. He did not respect Rai or her wishes whatsoever.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cancer, Cursing, and Death
Minor: Miscarriage, Misogyny, and Terminal illness
simone01's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
yotsuba's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
I started reading this duet because I read Royal Elite and Legacy of Gods, so I wanted to know more about the others parents. I wasn't expecting anything because I know the style of the author and I read some reviews but I still ended up disappointed....
The main themes are mafia and arranged mariage, and maybe some kind of second chance? The MMC left the FMC 7 years before the book. They were close but weren't together and she's still pissed that he left. I think that's the main problem in this book : we are just told that they knew each other before and it was missing in my opinion. I also found that everything was happening too fast, its like meeting → mariage → sex scene . I don't mind sex scenes but it felt like that's the only thing that was happening.
Also kind of fucked up the way he absolutely wanted to get her pregnant despite her not wanting to ....
I'm going to read the second book because I need an answer for all the plots that started but I feel like I'm waisting my time
The main themes are mafia and arranged mariage, and maybe some kind of second chance? The MMC left the FMC 7 years before the book. They were close but weren't together and she's still pissed that he left. I think that's the main problem in this book : we are just told that they knew each other before and it was missing in my opinion. I also found that everything was happening too fast, its like
Also kind of fucked up the way he absolutely wanted to get her pregnant despite her not wanting to ....
I'm going to read the second book because I need an answer for all the plots that started but I feel like I'm waisting my time
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Pregnancy
readwithelle's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
maruu_t's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
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