When Villains Rise by Giana Darling

When Villains Rise

Anti-Heroes in Love Duet #2

Giana Darling

479 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction crime romance emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

I am the hero no one wanted... I was a murderer. One of the cruelest and wealthiest men in New York City. Dante Salvatore, capo of capos. Yet I had one weakness. Elena Lombardi. Cold as ice, sharp as the edge of broken glass, and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 787 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
emotional 72%
adventurous 48%
tense 44%
mysterious 22%
challenging 21%
sad 16%
hopeful 14%
funny 13%
reflective 9%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 34%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 22% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.22

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