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A review by celenesewingwildoats
Cruel Bully by Bianca Cole
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This is the second book in the Syndicate Academy series, but can be read as a standalone. HEA, dark antihero MMC, innocent and strong MFC. Honestly, this was a really quick and easy read for me. A lot less dark and disturbing than some other mafia-related romance stories. I do wish the characters had been in college rather than high school -_- I guess that’s what makes it taboo, but I just pretended they were in college to make it less weird. Took points off because there were A LOT of spelling and grammar mistakes. Still a good, lighthearted read. Well… lighthearted for a dark mafia romance I guess…
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Murder
Please read triggers! Quick rundown: bullying, dub con, blackmail for sexual favors, mention of murder of parent (not graphic, off page, past event), etc.