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beatriz_pinto's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I am so glad and so excited to be back into this world! Cora Reilly has a talent for mafia romance and this book did not disappoint!
Marcella and Maddox are the first couple in the second generation series (which I'm predicting will be a big one because so far we have 14-ish kids…?) and they do one hell of a job at setting the tone! their romance was explosive and dynamic and I loved it so much! it's divided into two parts (not sure why) and this first one was just an introduction to what's to come.
he kidnaps her as part of a revenge plot against her father but ends up caring for her and trying his best to keep her safe from those he calls family. it brings up very interesting discussions about family and love and loyalties. the romance is very dynamic and explosive. the author has a way with words when it comes to the relationships between characters and conveying their feelings… really love it.
there isn't much to say about this one <3 I really enjoyed it and it was very, very entertaining! they aren't my favorite couple but they are pretty hot!
Marcella and Maddox are the first couple in the second generation series (which I'm predicting will be a big one because so far we have 14-ish kids…?) and they do one hell of a job at setting the tone! their romance was explosive and dynamic and I loved it so much! it's divided into two parts (not sure why) and this first one was just an introduction to what's to come.
he kidnaps her as part of a revenge plot against her father but ends up caring for her and trying his best to keep her safe from those he calls family. it brings up very interesting discussions about family and love and loyalties. the romance is very dynamic and explosive. the author has a way with words when it comes to the relationships between characters and conveying their feelings… really love it.
there isn't much to say about this one <3 I really enjoyed it and it was very, very entertaining! they aren't my favorite couple but they are pretty hot!
gardenfairyreads's review against another edition
2.0
this does not feel like a good way to start off a new month of reading after literally reading nothing in January...
mcddi's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
dysthee's review against another edition
5.0
me gusto. Más de lo que pensé. Maddox y Marcella tienen mi corazón. De una empiezo la 2a parte.
cala_p's review against another edition
4.0
I love me some Cora Reilly no matter how repetitive people say the stories become, and while this one deviated from strictly mafia by bringing in Tartarus MC that’s been shown in previous books, I quite enjoyed that fact. It was different and refreshing without being too far fetched.
Again, since this club has a history with the Famiglia, it works. More importantly, this very history is the reason this book even takes place. After Luca destroyed the club, leaving Maddox alive, who was unknowingly watching the death, Maddox rightly wants Luca to pay. Jump forward in the years to this book, and he kidnaps Marcella, Luca and Aria’s daughter.
I was really into this book but I do need to knock off a star for some of the things I didn’t like. For example, the progression between Marcella and Maddox was really great right up until they had sex, and then BOOM, they’re both obsessed with each other and throwing out possible terms like love and wanting her there with him always. I just found this switch almost too quick. I understand the author needed to bring this part to an end and give reason for how it ended (!!!! btw) but… idk. She’s written longer, developed romances before (Fina and Remo’s) and it worked well, so I suppose I would have enjoyed that.
Either way, I’m so happy to having returned to this world. All it’s done is make me excited for Remo’s kid and Amo.
Again, since this club has a history with the Famiglia, it works. More importantly, this very history is the reason this book even takes place. After Luca destroyed the club, leaving Maddox alive, who was unknowingly watching the death, Maddox rightly wants Luca to pay. Jump forward in the years to this book, and he kidnaps Marcella, Luca and Aria’s daughter.
I was really into this book but I do need to knock off a star for some of the things I didn’t like. For example, the progression between Marcella and Maddox was really great right up until they had sex, and then BOOM, they’re both obsessed with each other and throwing out possible terms like love and wanting her there with him always. I just found this switch almost too quick. I understand the author needed to bring this part to an end and give reason for how it ended (!!!! btw) but… idk. She’s written longer, developed romances before (Fina and Remo’s) and it worked well, so I suppose I would have enjoyed that.
Either way, I’m so happy to having returned to this world. All it’s done is make me excited for Remo’s kid and Amo.
donghryuck's review against another edition
1.0
I hated every second of it. But honestly, what was I expecting?
dilynnbell's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
mythen_metz's review against another edition
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Hate crime, Misogyny, Sexual violence, and Kidnapping