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A review by taliyahslibrary
The Rise of an Heiress by Paulina Pany
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I loved the plot of this book. I’ve read many mafia books or even just dark romance books in general & this one is very unique in comparison. I will say I’ve seen it done in movies, so the whole “lost princess” bit is familiar but I still LOVED how it was executed here.
I’m obsessed with how much of bad a** Anya is. She is a force to be reckoned with. When she finally accepts the title she was meant to inherit...GURLLL I literally got chills. And Nico. Oh my gosh. Don’t get me started. I LOVE HIM SM. Yes, he’s possessive like every other mafia man but he has a lightheartedness to him that is very refreshing. He gives possessive golden retriever vibes. The way he created a safe space for Anya to be who she genuinely was at her core and the fact that he accepted ALL of her had me swooning. I love how while Nico warships the ground Anya walks, Anya still values and respects Nico as her partner.
I absolutely loved the familial relationships in this book. Anya’s relationship with her family is EVERYTHING. I loved how her & her father interacted. While he treats her with a gentleness, he trained her to be the leader she is. And her brother and sister. You could feel the love they had for her -& her them- coming off the pages. The loyalty between the three of them is palpable. I felt the same about Nico’s family as well. The way they had his back when it came to protecting Anya, is my favorite thing ever.
I truly believe this series has so much potential. Like I think this could be the beginning of the next “it” mafia series. And I’m so excited to see where part two takes us!!!
I’m obsessed with how much of bad a** Anya is. She is a force to be reckoned with. When she finally accepts the title she was meant to inherit...GURLLL I literally got chills. And Nico. Oh my gosh. Don’t get me started. I LOVE HIM SM. Yes, he’s possessive like every other mafia man but he has a lightheartedness to him that is very refreshing. He gives possessive golden retriever vibes. The way he created a safe space for Anya to be who she genuinely was at her core and the fact that he accepted ALL of her had me swooning. I love how while Nico warships the ground Anya walks, Anya still values and respects Nico as her partner.
I absolutely loved the familial relationships in this book. Anya’s relationship with her family is EVERYTHING. I loved how her & her father interacted. While he treats her with a gentleness, he trained her to be the leader she is. And her brother and sister. You could feel the love they had for her -& her them- coming off the pages. The loyalty between the three of them is palpable. I felt the same about Nico’s family as well. The way they had his back when it came to protecting Anya, is my favorite thing ever.
I truly believe this series has so much potential. Like I think this could be the beginning of the next “it” mafia series. And I’m so excited to see where part two takes us!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Child death, Drug use, and Kidnapping
Minor: Cancer