Dark, delicious, and absolutely the kind of fairytale I love reading. A vacation that was supposed to be a dream comes true becomes a nightmare after a terrible first day for Guinevere... except she is saved by the handsome Raffaele... only underneath his beautiful surface lies a monster who will do anything to let her believe in his goodness. I ate up every single chapter of this book and need the second one after that ending. I was so entranced by the dynamic between Guinevere and Raffele, and the whole "I may be a villain but for you I'd be a knight(adjacent)" haha. This book makes me wish I could go to Italy for my own vacation and I absolutely can't wait for more because the way Giana so easily immerses you into the world is fantastic. This is a worldwind romance that you absolutely have to read!! I fell in love with the characters and was on the edge of my seat until the very end of the book and can't wait for more!!

Release Date: April 8, 2025

Publication/Blog: Ash and Books (ash-and-books.tumblr.com)

*Thanks Netgalley and Montlake and Giana Darling Arc Team for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*