A review by booksandmeforevermore13
Fury by Anna Hackett

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious 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? No

3.75

The audiobook was really good. I think this is the first time I've heard Aiden Snow, and he was brilliant as Dante, and his voice fit the character perfectly. Erin Mallon was amazing as always, and I loved her as Mila. Would recommend the audiobook.

Dante Fury had clawed his way up to where he was today. Going through what he had growing up, being abused by his father and abandoned by his mother, then being in foster care, was truly terrible. He still carried those scars but was still grateful because that journey led him to his brothers—Colton, Kavner, Reath, and Beau. Now he wants to focus on running his club and keeping his people safe. 

After losing her family so tragically and then being betrayed by those she trusted, Mila wanted to hold on to her secrets and control. Trusting others was not an option for her, and the only person she could count on was herself. It was painful what she had gone through, all that she'd lost and given up. I loved that she took up self-defense classes to be better prepared if the people chasing her caught up.

Mila took a while to open up to Dante due to her need to stay in control of her life while also fearing for his life if people came for him because of her. But she eventually does, and Dante helps her feel safe, cherished, and protected. For Dante, who'd been abandoned and thought of very little for all his life, he never expected someone to see him, love him, and choose him. But Mila saw him for the person he was and not his wealth and status or as someone to go to for a good time. 

The romance seemed a little too instant for me. Like things progressed too quickly from him being her boss to being her fake boyfriend to her real boyfriend. I still enjoyed it, and I liked Dante and Mila together. The book was short, and there was the plot revolving around people hunting Mila, so it made sense too, but I just wish the transition had been more gradual so it felt more believable. I did enjoy the banter between them and how bossy Dante was and how Mila teased him for it. The spice was good, and it was just the right amount for the book.

This book was fast-paced, and the romance and suspense went together well. I loved how Mila didn't back down when the time came and fought her way out of the situation. However, it was a little unrealistic in my opinion, given how she'd only been taking self-defense classes for like 3 months and managed to take down like 3-4 men who were criminals. So yeah, certain parts were unrealistic, but I still had a good time listening to it.

Loved the Fury brothers, who aren't related by blood, but their bond is something that's much deeper. Honestly, I can't pick just one because they're all so amazing, and I loved how involved they all were in this book.