miks_true_living's review
5.0
I dont know what took me so long to read this. I started with welcome to the dark side, then jumped to dean man walking. I just went back to re-read the whole entire series. It is a masterpiece. I absolytly love Giana's work. She is a one click author for me. I will buy anything.
lucymillerx's review
3.0
“One bite of the apple, one taste of temptation, and it’s fuckin’ hard to go back”
I was craving a motorbike gang romance and here we are. I heard and saw so many good things about this on bookstagram, so decided to give it a go since it was on Kindle Unlimited!
It was alright, I enjoyed it, I mean its not my most favourite thing I've ever read, but I was still an enjoyable reading experience that had me wanting to download the next book! I wasn't really drawn to Cressida I won't lie, I didn't actively dislike her, but I didn't really care for her much either. King on the other hand I really liked and really vibed with. I would have loved to have had some chapters from his point of view, and especially if they featured more interaction with The Fallen Men, because to be honest I kind of stopped caring about the romance side of things and just wanted to know about the bikers and their life.
Don't get me wrong that's not to say I didn't enjoy the romance, I did, but I just wasn't all that crazy about it. For some reason, it didn't really work for me. I've only read one other age gap romance, and that was [b:Birthday Girl|39555142|Birthday Girl|Penelope Douglas|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1523361696l/39555142._SY75_.jpg|61165395] by [a:Penelope Douglas|7139136|Penelope Douglas|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1480874868p2/7139136.jpg] and I really enjoyed that one, so I had hoped that this might be a little like that, but it fell a little flat for me. I'm not sure if maybe part of the reason was because I wasn't overly keen on Cressida like I say, who knows.
That being said, I did still enjoy Lessons in Corruption, and I have downloaded and started the next book, and so far so good, so I'm hoping that maybe they get better as the series goes on? Fingers crossed
I was craving a motorbike gang romance and here we are. I heard and saw so many good things about this on bookstagram, so decided to give it a go since it was on Kindle Unlimited!
It was alright, I enjoyed it, I mean its not my most favourite thing I've ever read, but I was still an enjoyable reading experience that had me wanting to download the next book! I wasn't really drawn to Cressida I won't lie, I didn't actively dislike her, but I didn't really care for her much either. King on the other hand I really liked and really vibed with. I would have loved to have had some chapters from his point of view, and especially if they featured more interaction with The Fallen Men, because to be honest I kind of stopped caring about the romance side of things and just wanted to know about the bikers and their life.
Don't get me wrong that's not to say I didn't enjoy the romance, I did, but I just wasn't all that crazy about it. For some reason, it didn't really work for me. I've only read one other age gap romance, and that was [b:Birthday Girl|39555142|Birthday Girl|Penelope Douglas|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1523361696l/39555142._SY75_.jpg|61165395] by [a:Penelope Douglas|7139136|Penelope Douglas|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1480874868p2/7139136.jpg] and I really enjoyed that one, so I had hoped that this might be a little like that, but it fell a little flat for me. I'm not sure if maybe part of the reason was because I wasn't overly keen on Cressida like I say, who knows.
That being said, I did still enjoy Lessons in Corruption, and I have downloaded and started the next book, and so far so good, so I'm hoping that maybe they get better as the series goes on? Fingers crossed
nb247's review against another edition
4.0
I was curious going in and completely hooked in the first chapter!!
It was taboo.....
It was complicated.....
It was stronger than either one of them could fight.....
It was meant to be.......
It left me wanting so much more!!!!
Can't wait for Zeus!
It was taboo.....
It was complicated.....
It was stronger than either one of them could fight.....
It was meant to be.......
It left me wanting so much more!!!!
Can't wait for Zeus!
karasspicylibrary's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
ally_bird_books's review
5.0
This man lives up to his name. KING.
Cressida is miserable and looking for a way out of her former life. She moves away from her family and toxic marriage for a fresh start.
Then there’s a moment where she sees him. Doesn’t know who he is- but we get some serious love at first sight vibes. Cressida is a teacher and of course who walks in her classroom, but the man she saw across the parking lot. Not only is he the son of the local MC president but he’s also her student.
Cressida tries to fight this attraction but King is hard headed, stubborn and determined to have her. King surprised me. You see this bad boy, heir to an MC, but deep down he’s incredibly romantic and poetic.
These Fallen men will be the death of me..
Cressida is miserable and looking for a way out of her former life. She moves away from her family and toxic marriage for a fresh start.
Then there’s a moment where she sees him. Doesn’t know who he is- but we get some serious love at first sight vibes. Cressida is a teacher and of course who walks in her classroom, but the man she saw across the parking lot. Not only is he the son of the local MC president but he’s also her student.
Cressida tries to fight this attraction but King is hard headed, stubborn and determined to have her. King surprised me. You see this bad boy, heir to an MC, but deep down he’s incredibly romantic and poetic.
These Fallen men will be the death of me..
callywog's review
1.25
This book was very ‘meh’ for me. It was sexy (3🔥) but I wasn’t into the story. I was *this close* to quitting half way through but decided to skim the rest.
It bugs me that King rarely speaks in full sentences and then Cressida starts doing the same thing!
Although I didn’t love the writing, I would consider reading the next book in the series because I hear Zeus’ story is amazing.
bri_is_booked's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Lessons in Corruption by Giana Darling
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
I’ve been in a really weird reading mood. As it stands, I’m definitely a mood reader but I have so many conflicting genres going on right now that I’m just not sure what to do with it. Motorcycle Club Romances have been one of my moods recently but I’m so picky about them that it’s hard to find a series I enjoy.
Some may remember that I did read book 2 and was underwhelmed but I did want to try book one as I figured I’d like it a lot better. Happily I was right. King and Cress are honestly such an adorable and lovely couple. It’s definitely an age-gap that is pretty significant but I believe King is beyond his years and shouldn’t be treated as a kid.
I loved the freedom aspect for Cressida. She’s having to learn all over again how to live where she is on her own and loving herself in a new way. Her concern for her feelings for King are so honest and her genuine concern for everyone but herself is refreshing in MC romance.
My only qualms with this book is that I wish it had more plot. There were clearly things happening behind the scenes that we don’t get to see and I would have loved if the author included this in the story.
allisonstockton's review
dark
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0