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przykrosc's review against another edition
3.5
capitalisation isn't the only way to express anger/emphasis through writing, and it felt like i was constanty yellet at by the characters.... also.... a week? really?
annica_reads_books's review against another edition
4.0
This book was pretty good. The fleshed-out plot and side character development are some of the highlights of this book! I also really enjoyed the FMC, Natalie, a lot. The MMC, Jaxon, is a good character, but he was almost too good for me. He’s a mafia don, and I had hoped that his character would be much more morally gray or black. He felt more morally taupe.
etti_mk's review against another edition
emotional
fast-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? N/A
5.0
khaleesimod93's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
There's is quite a bit to unpack here. Not all of it is good, but not all bad either. This book to me is so so. I'm curious enough to read the next book, but I don't have high hopes.
Let me start with Jaxon himself. While he is hot, sexy, and a billionare, he lacks a lot of the scary, intelligent persona of a mafia Don. I feel that the author just took what she saw on TV and thought, oh, that's what a Don is like. It's not. He acted like a petulant child and made some stupid ass decisions in regards to surveillance, his daughters safety, Nats safety, and his own safety. Goodness, he should have done more. There are other mafia books that I like better because the guy is actually decently intelligent and makes more sound decisions.
Now, on to Nat. I do love her so very much. She's sassy and has inner strength. Though she made stupid decisions. I wish she would have been more honest with her family with what Colton did to her, but I get her wanting not to hurt people and keep the peace. I did like that she accepted Jaxon even being terrified about the lifestyle. Yes, she should have listened to Charlie and Josiah, but she saved Charlie and Josiah! Bad ass!! Her impatience in regards to Jaxon's life and when he had to leave did get irritating because what else did she expect.
The plot and the overall book dragged! But, the twists towards the end makes me want to finish the series. Plus the spice was A plus!!!!! I need to know what happens. I hope the characters grow more through the next few books. Jessica, Ethan, Charlie, and Wesley are my favorite! They made this whole book so much better than it would have been without them.
Let me start with Jaxon himself. While he is hot, sexy, and a billionare, he lacks a lot of the scary, intelligent persona of a mafia Don. I feel that the author just took what she saw on TV and thought, oh, that's what a Don is like. It's not. He acted like a petulant child and made some stupid ass decisions in regards to surveillance, his daughters safety, Nats safety, and his own safety. Goodness, he should have done more. There are other mafia books that I like better because the guy is actually decently intelligent and makes more sound decisions.
Now, on to Nat. I do love her so very much. She's sassy and has inner strength. Though she made stupid decisions. I wish she would have been more honest with her family with what Colton did to her, but I get her wanting not to hurt people and keep the peace. I did like that she accepted Jaxon even being terrified about the lifestyle. Yes, she should have listened to Charlie and Josiah, but she saved Charlie and Josiah! Bad ass!! Her impatience in regards to Jaxon's life and when he had to leave did get irritating because what else did she expect.
The plot and the overall book dragged! But, the twists towards the end makes me want to finish the series. Plus the spice was A plus!!!!! I need to know what happens. I hope the characters grow more through the next few books. Jessica, Ethan, Charlie, and Wesley are my favorite! They made this whole book so much better than it would have been without them.
worabora's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
nicolecook30's review against another edition
2.0
The story itself was really nice. But I just wish the writing "style" was better. and I say style loosely here. I'm not sure what it's called when you force emphasis with "!?" and all caps, but it really took you out of the story. It would have been so much better if it was just written normally and made way more of an impact. It felt like a cheat.
The story itself is proof of the authors talent, but that was only negated by poor dialog writing.
The story itself is proof of the authors talent, but that was only negated by poor dialog writing.
dayna_girlreads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is only the first book of the series so much happens within a short amount of time!
Check your TWs! The growth and development of the characters as well as the storyline keeps you hooked! I spent every second I could reading it and I cannot wait to get my hands on the second book, if so much has already happened so far I have no idea what’s still in store for another 3 books!! 😅🤔
Check your TWs! The growth and development of the characters as well as the storyline keeps you hooked! I spent every second I could reading it and I cannot wait to get my hands on the second book, if so much has already happened so far I have no idea what’s still in store for another 3 books!! 😅🤔