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The Predator by RuNyx
4.0
challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I am glad when I can read books that have been on my TBR for a long time. This one was almost a year and I added it to my a-z reading list. I can say I am glad that I did although I was not expecting this type of romance it is definitely worth the hype. The only thing that threw me off at the beginning was that it was in third person. After reading a lot of first person books it took me a little bit to get into it. That ending was an amazing enemies to lovers although the enemies were kinda loose he did want to kill her but we find out why and although not her fault it is understandable.

Blurb:

What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object in the field of death?

In the dark underbelly of the mob, Tristan Caine has been an anomaly. As the only non-blooded member in the high circle of the Tenebrae Outfit, he is an enigma to all - his skills unparalleled, his morality questionable, and his motives unknown. He is lethal and he knows it.

As does Morana Vitalio, the genius extraordinary daughter of the rival family. What Caine does with weapons, Morana does with computers. When a twenty-year-old mystery resurfaces, Morana infiltrates Caine's house, intent on killing him, unaware of a tie that binds them together. Hate, heat, and history clash together with unexpected sparks.

But something bigger, something worse is happening in their world. And despite their animosity, only they can fight it down.


I loved the story building in this book and also the side characters Dante and Amara became a huge part of this book. The only thing about this book that frustrates me and I am not sure if it's just me but it is one of my bookish icks. I hate when the author constantly says the full name of a character. I get his name is Tristan Caine, it does not need to be said 3 times in a paragraph. Again, this may be a me thing but I got past  it and gave this book 4.25 ⭐️ and 2 🌶️ but hate s3x is the best kind plus that first time in the bathroom at the restaurant that was 🥵. Although, nothing can quite beat that kiss at the end of this book wow that's when everything changed for this couple.

If you have not started this series I highly recommend it if you like a romance with dark themes and mafia men who want to kill you but also can’t stop thinking about you this is perfect for you.

Happy reading everyone 📚 

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