I sort of enjoyed it. Although, it felt very strange at times.
The writing is kind of bad and juvenile and the whole thing is pretty cheese. There are I sort of enjoyed it. Although, it felt very strange at times.
The writing is kind of bad and juvenile and the whole thing is pretty cheese. There are a few plots going on simultaneously here, some worked, some did't, but non felt well integrated with one another. I quite liked the first part of the book, later on, the romance went into a very odd territory for me, it wasn't my thing, but I was curious about it, nevertheless. The mafia plot was very badly executed from beginning to end, I did not like it.
I would have liked more time spent on the development of the emotional relationship between the two main characters, I feel like that took a second place to the physical aspect of their relationship, so I was left wanting and feeling like something was missing. Also, I would have liked more on Miles, we get very invested in him for a big chunk of the book, he is an central character in the story, but again, once the sex starts, Miles is left on the back burner like an afterthought. There should have been more there, and way less about the terribly done mafia aspect.
Overall, I would say it was a wear book, but I am not mad at it....more
I Liked this book, it has an enjoyable story and characters and I had fun reading it. However, it does feel a bit off. Some sActual Rating: 3.5 stars.
I Liked this book, it has an enjoyable story and characters and I had fun reading it. However, it does feel a bit off. Some scenes and parts of the story needed more development, as if the book hasn’t been fully completed. The ideas are all there, but some things are still missing and some others are in need of depth. Also, the writing needed editing....more
Actual rating for the series as a whole: 3.5 stars
BOOK 1 - Rating: 3.5 stars. It is somewhat different to other novels of this genre, due mostly to theActual rating for the series as a whole: 3.5 stars
BOOK 1 - Rating: 3.5 stars. It is somewhat different to other novels of this genre, due mostly to the heroin being a midwife. I enjoyed it, but it does have different moments of intensity. It engaged me more at some times than others, however, there are some situations that are definitely memorable.
This book could work just as well if the characters were older.
BOOK 1.5 - Rating 3 stars.
BOOK 2 - Rating 4.5 stars. I am very surprised about this book. It was very interesting the whole time. It made me feel angry so many times towards Gaia and her attitude about everything that was going on that I became frustrated. I love a book that awakens strong emotions in me. I enjoyed it so much! I liked the first book of this series, but Prized is definitely an improvement from the first installment. This story is more complex, it evolves fluidly and maintains your attention at all times. I have to say though, that Leon's character disappointed me a bit this time. I was expecting a deeper development in him, explanations to really show us who he is and where he is coming from.
One of the thins I appreciate most, is that this series is not immature, it doesn't have a high-school or childiss felling to it even though it is a young adult novel, thus it could function just as well if we where to age the characters.
BOOK 3 - Rating: 2.5 stars It's ok. I was disappointed. I was expecting so much more since I loved the second book so much....more
Interesting beginning, unfortunately the development feels too repetitive, both within its own story and in comparison to preActual Rating: 2.5 stars.
Interesting beginning, unfortunately the development feels too repetitive, both within its own story and in comparison to previous installments....more
Meh, I guess it’s ok. I would say that this book is too quiet, and gentle for my taste. I like angst and intensity in romancActual Rating: 2.5 stars.
Meh, I guess it’s ok. I would say that this book is too quiet, and gentle for my taste. I like angst and intensity in romances and here I found nothing exiting or emotionally engaging. It is just too calm and low volume for me, so it bored me. Some people might find it nice, but it wasn’t for me, I like louder, busier, stronger and spicier stories. If I had to choose a single word to describe this book it would be bland....more
I really enjoyed this novella. Very dreamy. I'll read it again when in need of a short wistful sweet romance.I really enjoyed this novella. Very dreamy. I'll read it again when in need of a short wistful sweet romance....more
I enjoyed the story, but the relationship of the protagonists needed more development, the end came too soon, it felt like a bActual Rating: 3.5 stars
I enjoyed the story, but the relationship of the protagonists needed more development, the end came too soon, it felt like a big jump, like part of the love story went missing.
Had I not felt like the story was incomplete, I would have giving it 4 stars for sure....more
I didn't enjoy this romance. I should have left it unfinished when I realized how bad was the quality of it all. I just didn'tActual rating: 1.5 stars
I didn't enjoy this romance. I should have left it unfinished when I realized how bad was the quality of it all. I just didn't have access to internet on my trip to get a different book and so I had to stick with it till the end.
I didn't enjoy this romance. I should have left it unfinished when I realized how bad was the quality of it all. I just didn'tActual rating: 1.5 stars
I didn't enjoy this romance. I should have left it unfinished when I realized how bad was the quality of it all. I just didn't have access to internet on my trip to get a different book and so I had to stick with it till the end.
I didn’t like this book. The problems and barriers that the main characters present in order to justify having to stay away from each other are too laI didn’t like this book. The problems and barriers that the main characters present in order to justify having to stay away from each other are too lame. The motivations of the characters are absurd. I just couldn’t get into this story with such ridiculous arguments....more
Meh, it's fine but it could have easily been better. Overall, I felt like it was too tame for the topic. In my opinion, the writer should have pushed Meh, it's fine but it could have easily been better. Overall, I felt like it was too tame for the topic. In my opinion, the writer should have pushed it father to add more spiciness to the story. ...more
I didn't enjoy this romance. I should have left it unfinished when I realized how bad was the quality of it all. I just didn'tActual rating: 1.5 stars
I didn't enjoy this romance. I should have left it unfinished when I realized how bad was the quality of it all. I just didn't have access to internet on my trip to get a different book and so I had to stick with it till the end.
DNF at 30% I had to give up reading this book. It was just way too much work. There are way too many point of views and main characters, way too many, DNF at 30% I had to give up reading this book. It was just way too much work. There are way too many point of views and main characters, way too many, as well as too much information to remember for each of them, their culture, country, families and situations. It is too much, too busy. Maybe actually reading it would have been more helpful, but I prefer audiobooks, that way I can do something else while listening and be more productive. With the audiobook it was very hard to remember who was who and what was going on with them, and as such, I couldn't connect to the characters or care. At some point I started to make a chart so that I had each character with some basic information about them at hand, that way I could check it every time the POV changed or other characters were mention. That was the only way to remotely follow what was going on. Like I said, way too much work. The thing is though, that I wouldn't have minded doing that much work had the story had a plot to follow or be engaged by, but it never came, and I am a very impatient reader. It was just random things happening and characters meeting. Too much work for very little reward, so I finally called it quits. It just not for me at this moment, maybe someday....more
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