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A review by poupimali
Syndicate of Sins by Marie Maravilla
dark
funny
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
This story is narrated by Raquel Beattie and Gregory Salinas in dual narration.
This book definitely gives off “Den of Vipers” vibes—a dark mafia romance with a tough heroine, steamy relationships, and plenty of drama.
You’ll meet the badass Scarletta, a brilliant thief, hacker, and killer, along with her three intense and unhinged men: the possessive (and a-hole) Caleb, the obsessed Niko, and the easygoing yet chaotic Kenji.
All of them share a traumatic past and a thirst for revenge.
The narration was well done, highlighting both the humor and emotions of these very different characters.
There is a lot of love/hate in here.
The only weakness for me was: the repeated mentions of the “sharing” talk across several chapters. It felt a bit unnecessary ;)
P.S.
The chapters titles were hilarious! Brilliant idea.
The one that made me barked a very unfeminine laugh was: GRAY SWEATPANTS AND DICKPRINTS ARE TO WOMEN WHAT TITS ARE TO MEN
Thank you for that!
Tropes:
Why choose FMMM
Mafia
Marriage of convenience (sort of)
Revenge,
Power dynamics
Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
This book definitely gives off “Den of Vipers” vibes—a dark mafia romance with a tough heroine, steamy relationships, and plenty of drama.
You’ll meet the badass Scarletta, a brilliant thief, hacker, and killer, along with her three intense and unhinged men: the possessive (and a-hole) Caleb, the obsessed Niko, and the easygoing yet chaotic Kenji.
All of them share a traumatic past and a thirst for revenge.
The narration was well done, highlighting both the humor and emotions of these very different characters.
There is a lot of love/hate in here.
The only weakness for me was: the repeated mentions of the “sharing” talk across several chapters. It felt a bit unnecessary ;)
P.S.
The chapters titles were hilarious! Brilliant idea.
The one that made me barked a very unfeminine laugh was: GRAY SWEATPANTS AND DICKPRINTS ARE TO WOMEN WHAT TITS ARE TO MEN
Thank you for that!
Tropes:
Why choose FMMM
Mafia
Marriage of convenience (sort of)
Revenge,
Power dynamics
Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Child abuse and Trafficking