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Okk I'm not really sure what to rate this? I'm so conflicted, this book started off SO WELL. But by the end, I was so over the thriller/mystery aspect. I will say, this duology might be the darkest romance I've ever read?! Trisha Wolfe has me simping over a serial killer, I need therapy.
Rating: 2.5
HELPP Michael called Rika, "Little Monster" again, and I can't---
It makes me laugh so fucking much ksjdkjd imagine having an intimate moment with someone and you're staring into their eyes and it's really precious...... and then they call you *little monster*
HELPP Michael called Rika, "Little Monster" again, and I can't---
It makes me laugh so fucking much ksjdkjd imagine having an intimate moment with someone and you're staring into their eyes and it's really precious...... and then they call you *little monster*
Rating: 4.5 stars
Im not crying, you are.
What could I have said?
I’m sorry. The idea of you leaving me is the worst torture I can imagine. Be the woman Aria gave me that bracelet for.
Stay, even if I’m not worth it.
Im not crying, you are.
3.5 ☆
Nico was actually stunning, im obsessed. Grumpy, moody men are always my favourite. I did think it was a little slow at time and i did find myself wishing for things to speed up slightly. And im sad that we didn't see more of them as. But ahh I'm so happy i read this!! Cannot wait to read book 2
Nico was actually stunning, im obsessed. Grumpy, moody men are always my favourite. I did think it was a little slow at time and i did find myself wishing for things to speed up slightly. And im sad that we didn't see more of them as
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an officially married couple. I thought the ending was kinda abrupt. I'd have loved to have spent less time on the *conflict* areas, and more time on them just being a happily married couple.
Rating: ★★★☆☆
I was so excited to see Aria and Luca again, and to see how their relationship is developing. Especially, since the first book was so short. I'm glad we got another, longer, book all about the progression of their relationship.
Because this book was longer, I didn't have the same issues I had with the first book (.e.g. character development was all over the place, the relationship developed out of nowhere etc.). I found that their relationship was much more convincing in this book.
I really enjoyed this, but I still don't care much for their relationship tbh. Gianna and Matteo will always be my fave couple in this series
I was so excited to see Aria and Luca again, and to see how their relationship is developing. Especially, since the first book was so short. I'm glad we got another, longer, book all about the progression of their relationship.
Because this book was longer, I didn't have the same issues I had with the first book (.e.g. character development was all over the place, the relationship developed out of nowhere etc.). I found that their relationship was much more convincing in this book.
I really enjoyed this, but I still don't care much for their relationship tbh. Gianna and Matteo will always be my fave couple in this series
Rating: ★★★★☆
I was not expecting to LOVE this book?! I think I've finally gotten used to Cora Reilly's writing style. My main critique with the first 2 books is that the novels are so short that the relationship development tends to be quite rushed. Going into Bound by Hatred I expected a short romance novel that would just be fun and quick and entertaining, and that definitely improved my enjoyment of the book.
From the very beginning, I loved Matteo. He's lowkey psychotic, and I'm LIVING FOR IT. He was such a fun character to read about. I don't know what this says about me... but I love how *insane* he is. He would literally kill someone in the most brutal way, and they would be bleeding out in front of him, and he'd be cracking jokes as if it's the most normal thing in the world. Like why tf is that hot? He gives me major Joker vibes, and I'm honestly obsessed. Cancel me.
Also, Gianna... Gianna was definitely my favourite female character of the series, and I was so excited to finally see things from her perspective. I love how she's so unapologetic about doing everything she can to live the life that she wants. She really said fuck toxic masculinity and patriarchy. She reminds me of Nesta from ACOTAR, in the way that she is very upfront, protective and blunt. Like this book is literally just Nesta and the Joker getting together, and it's fucking everything.
Lol yeah, IDK what this review is.
I was not expecting to LOVE this book?! I think I've finally gotten used to Cora Reilly's writing style. My main critique with the first 2 books is that the novels are so short that the relationship development tends to be quite rushed. Going into Bound by Hatred I expected a short romance novel that would just be fun and quick and entertaining, and that definitely improved my enjoyment of the book.
From the very beginning, I loved Matteo. He's lowkey psychotic, and I'm LIVING FOR IT. He was such a fun character to read about. I don't know what this says about me... but I love how *insane* he is. He would literally kill someone in the most brutal way, and they would be bleeding out in front of him, and he'd be cracking jokes as if it's the most normal thing in the world. Like why tf is that hot? He gives me major Joker vibes, and I'm honestly obsessed. Cancel me.
Also, Gianna... Gianna was definitely my favourite female character of the series, and I was so excited to finally see things from her perspective. I love how she's so unapologetic about doing everything she can to live the life that she wants. She really said fuck toxic masculinity and patriarchy. She reminds me of Nesta from ACOTAR, in the way that she is very upfront, protective and blunt. Like this book is literally just Nesta and the Joker getting together, and it's fucking everything.
Lol yeah, IDK what this review is.
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Well... I was not expecting that much angst omfg.
I honestly didn't like Valentina's character that much, which is surprising because everyone seems to love her? I found her to be quite irritating at times. I did admire that she went against the traditional roles that women are expected to conform to in this culture. I liked that she worked, and she's very persistent. But there wasn't anything really interesting about her character?
Dante, ngl... he's a bit of a coward. I felt for him, and really empathised with his struggle of moving on from his dead wife. But the way he treated Valentina was actually quite cruel. There was no substance to his character. He was just this emotionless, widower mafia boss. That's his character. We learn absolutely nothing else about him.
I've found that Cora Reilly's books are quite short, which makes it extremely difficult to have characters that feel relatable, or like real people. Also, because her books are quite short, the relationships tend to flower from nowhere. We don't really see the relationships grow and expand. The characters seem to just have sex a couple of times, and then fall in love. I guess if you're looking for a really quick and fun romance series to binge, then perhaps you'll enjoy this. But be aware that there are definitely quite a few flaws.
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Well... I was not expecting that much angst omfg.
I honestly didn't like Valentina's character that much, which is surprising because everyone seems to love her? I found her to be quite irritating at times. I did admire that she went against the traditional roles that women are expected to conform to in this culture. I liked that she worked, and she's very persistent. But there wasn't anything really interesting about her character?
Dante, ngl... he's a bit of a coward. I felt for him, and really empathised with his struggle of moving on from his dead wife. But the way he treated Valentina was actually quite cruel. There was no substance to his character. He was just this emotionless, widower mafia boss. That's his character. We learn absolutely nothing else about him.
I've found that Cora Reilly's books are quite short, which makes it extremely difficult to have characters that feel relatable, or like real people. Also, because her books are quite short, the relationships tend to flower from nowhere. We don't really see the relationships grow and expand. The characters seem to just have sex a couple of times, and then fall in love. I guess if you're looking for a really quick and fun romance series to binge, then perhaps you'll enjoy this. But be aware that there are definitely quite a few flaws.
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Rating: ★★★☆☆
This is the first mafia romance novel I've ever read, and I really enjoyed it. It was so entertaining and fun, I ended up finishing the novel in one sitting.
With this being a mafia romance, I knew there was going to be a lot of distasteful themes... and trust me when I say, there was a LOT that was wrong with book. The and the whole concept of having traditional, obedient wives *INSERT EYEROLL*... Honestly, if that traditional view of women went unchallenged, my rating would've been much lower. But I liked that it definitely was challenged, especially by the sister (I adore her).
I really loved the main character, Aria, but I wish we had seen more into her life. I feel like if she was more fleshed out, she would've been a much more relatable character. We don't learn anything about her personality, her interests or hobbies, her goals/aspirations... which is also the case with Luca. I almost wish this novel was written with a dual POV, just so we could learn more about Luca. And because we don't actually know anything about them, it was difficult to understand their emotional connection and why they end up falling in love. Their feelings for each other seemed to stem entirely from sexual desire, there was no emotional connection or intimacy. They go on one date, and then it's pure sex from there.
I loved the mafia concept (it might even be a new favourite trope). I'd recommend this if you're looking for a mafia romance novel that's short and quick, with an arranged marriage trope and lots of drama and smut. Also, the family dynamics were amazing... I loved Aria's relationship with her siblings.
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This is the first mafia romance novel I've ever read, and I really enjoyed it. It was so entertaining and fun, I ended up finishing the novel in one sitting.
With this being a mafia romance, I knew there was going to be a lot of distasteful themes... and trust me when I say, there was a LOT that was wrong with book. The
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cheating, for exampleI really loved the main character, Aria, but I wish we had seen more into her life. I feel like if she was more fleshed out, she would've been a much more relatable character. We don't learn anything about her personality, her interests or hobbies, her goals/aspirations... which is also the case with Luca. I almost wish this novel was written with a dual POV, just so we could learn more about Luca. And because we don't actually know anything about them, it was difficult to understand their emotional connection and why they end up falling in love. Their feelings for each other seemed to stem entirely from sexual desire, there was no emotional connection or intimacy. They go on one date, and then it's pure sex from there.
I loved the mafia concept (it might even be a new favourite trope). I'd recommend this if you're looking for a mafia romance novel that's short and quick, with an arranged marriage trope and lots of drama and smut. Also, the family dynamics were amazing... I loved Aria's relationship with her siblings.
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Rating: ☆☆.5
This book was so short, which usually I don't mind. But it meant that the relationship was insta-love. The 2 main characters got together almost immediately. I would've liked learning more about the characters before they had met, and then seeing their relationship gradually develop. It seemed that the only reason they got together is because they were "soulmates". They didn't have any shared interests or hobbies, they hardly bonded... I just think it was all too quick for me.
The main reason why I was excited for this is because I LOVE the pregnancy trope. But honestly, the parts that I love about the pregnancy trope, weren't really included in the book. I know that sounds really vague, but it's all I can say without spoiling the book.
I'm slightly disappointed. Mainly because I liked the writing style, if it was longer I would've given it a much higher rating.
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This book was so short, which usually I don't mind. But it meant that the relationship was insta-love. The 2 main characters got together almost immediately. I would've liked learning more about the characters before they had met, and then seeing their relationship gradually develop. It seemed that the only reason they got together is because they were "soulmates". They didn't have any shared interests or hobbies, they hardly bonded... I just think it was all too quick for me.
The main reason why I was excited for this is because I LOVE the pregnancy trope. But honestly, the parts that I love about the pregnancy trope, weren't really included in the book. I know that sounds really vague, but it's all I can say without spoiling the book.
I'm slightly disappointed. Mainly because I liked the writing style, if it was longer I would've given it a much higher rating.
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