A review by amanda_reads13
Stolen Heir by Sophie Lark
emotional
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
3.5
Miko is out to get revenge for the death of his father. He kidnaps Nessa, the youngest Griffin daughter.
I thought this was a pretty good twist on Beauty and the Beast (the references were a little too in your face). I liked the chemistry between Nessa and Miko. I really enjoyed seeing the evolution of Miko's feelings and all the little things he did for her (ex. Bought her dance outfits). You could tell he had really fallen hard. Nessa's age kind of bothered me, she was young (19), I wish her character had been a bit older. This kind of boardered on insta love.
Tropes: Mafia, enemies to lovers, fairy tale retelling
Spoiler
He keeps her hidden away in his mansion while planning his revenge against her family. Over the month, they catch feelings and Miko changes his plans.I thought this was a pretty good twist on Beauty and the Beast (the references were a little too in your face). I liked the chemistry between Nessa and Miko. I really enjoyed seeing the evolution of Miko's feelings and all the little things he did for her (ex. Bought her dance outfits). You could tell he had really fallen hard. Nessa's age kind of bothered me, she was young (19), I wish her character had been a bit older. This kind of boardered on insta love.
Tropes: Mafia, enemies to lovers, fairy tale retelling
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Gaslighting, Murder, Stalking, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Misogyny