A review by viviannehunt
Carmine by Lysander Arden

4.0

As any book by Lysander Arden, this one is very beautifully written and the story is captivating from the start. I couldn't put it down as I explored the tender slow burn between Andrea and Carmine, the latter being a fascinating and tragic character.

The book is emotionally rich and psychologically hard-hitting, which I enjoyed, even though it was a departure from the light sweetness of the author's other book Mio. There are glimpses of a time past, which was fascinating to read. Overall, it's a book that might shock you, upset you, make you swoon, and root for the love story. The whole emotional gamut.

If you like your books getting under your skin and staying with you for long after you've put them down, give this book, and this author, a read. I am truly enjoying their writing style and their ability to make me feel everything at once.