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A review by bookaddictada
The Rise of an Heiress by Paulina Pany
5.0
I stumbled upon this book through my TikTok as I was mindlessly scrolling through it as one should. However, my friend dmed this blurb, and automatically I was intrigued. Who would NOT get excited about mafia x Princess Diaries? When I got the notification that I was able to get an ARC of this I was BEYOND excited. Let me tell you, this definitely lived up to the hype. I legit did not put it down unless I had to eat, drink, or sleep not even kidding and here I am writing a review at 1:30 am. If I could give this book 10 stars I would but sadly Goodreads only allows 5 so we'll settle with that.
I loved everything in this book, from the characters, the pacing, and the SMUT?! The smut was so immaculate I needed to have a water bottle next to me at all times while reading. In the media, Asian women aren't seen as badass or just cool but in this book it was EVERYTHING. Natalie is the baddest bitch and she does it with grace as she steps into this world. Honestly, I didn't know who I wanted more or who I wanted to be in this case because it was a win-win situation. Nico is DOWN BAD for Natalie and just straight-up obsessed. But I also loved the moments where he would encourage her to grow and evolve into the person she is now. The found family aspect was amazing as it solidifies that blood isn't everything but the people you surround yourself with. The best part? NO unnecessary 3rd act breakup as the communication between Nico and Natalie felt realistic with their ups and downs throughout the book. I am so so so excited when the next book in the series because I am already frothing at the mouth for the next one to be released.
I loved everything in this book, from the characters, the pacing, and the SMUT?! The smut was so immaculate I needed to have a water bottle next to me at all times while reading. In the media, Asian women aren't seen as badass or just cool but in this book it was EVERYTHING. Natalie is the baddest bitch and she does it with grace as she steps into this world. Honestly, I didn't know who I wanted more or who I wanted to be in this case because it was a win-win situation. Nico is DOWN BAD for Natalie and just straight-up obsessed. But I also loved the moments where he would encourage her to grow and evolve into the person she is now. The found family aspect was amazing as it solidifies that blood isn't everything but the people you surround yourself with. The best part? NO unnecessary 3rd act breakup as the communication between Nico and Natalie felt realistic with their ups and downs throughout the book. I am so so so excited when the next book in the series because I am already frothing at the mouth for the next one to be released.