Fluent in Romance
This was an incredibly interesting read with a great storyline! It features a slightly taboo step-sibling dynamic, but because they weren't raised in the same house, it didn't feel as wrong as it could have.
One thing I really appreciated was how accepting everyone was of their relationship. I expected a lot of outrage, but her sister and the house staff were incredibly supportive, which was a really nice touch.
The book definitely relied heavily on the miscommunication trope. Neither of them would speak up, leading them to constantly harbor negative thoughts about what they thought the other person felt about them. I struggled a bit with Zahara's character arc; her sudden transition from a quiet, sheltered girl to engaging in very public encounters felt incredibly abrupt and threw me off.
While I liked the book, I was left wanting a bit more execution at the end. Even though Zahara already knew what was going on, I would have loved for Massimo to actually sit down and explain things to her himself—specifically opening up about his inner dialogue and those "two people" inside his head.
Overall, I thought it was a good story and a great addition to the series. I am looking forward to the next book!
This was an incredibly interesting read with a great storyline! It features a slightly taboo step-sibling dynamic, but because they weren't raised in the same house, it didn't feel as wrong as it could have.
One thing I really appreciated was how accepting everyone was of their relationship. I expected a lot of outrage, but her sister and the house staff were incredibly supportive, which was a really nice touch.
The book definitely relied heavily on the miscommunication trope. Neither of them would speak up, leading them to constantly harbor negative thoughts about what they thought the other person felt about them. I struggled a bit with Zahara's character arc; her sudden transition from a quiet, sheltered girl to engaging in very public encounters felt incredibly abrupt and threw me off.
While I liked the book, I was left wanting a bit more execution at the end. Even though Zahara already knew what was going on, I would have loved for Massimo to actually sit down and explain things to her himself—specifically opening up about his inner dialogue and those "two people" inside his head.
Overall, I thought it was a good story and a great addition to the series. I am looking forward to the next book!