A review by bookishlychar
Throne of Power by Rina Kent

challenging dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Rai nearly broke when Kyle left seven years ago. To save her niece from an arranged marriage, she agrees to marry Kyle, son of a high-up mafia member. Rai doesn't trust Kyle, but this can't stop her attraction to him. She worries that she shouldn't open her heart to him when he will just leave again.

This book sucked me in from the beginning. Rina Kent can suck you in with a story and keep you reading with the spice. Rai does what she can to show she is badass, and can take care of herself. Kyle is a badass hitman, who though he left seven years ago, cares for Rai. I know that Kyle is controlling, and an alphahole like most of Rina's characters, but I did hate some of the things that he did. Especially when he hurt Rai.

I liked the bit of mystery/suspense plot in this book with the different mafias. The first book ends on a cliffhanger, and I immediately picked up book two!