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Nobody's Angel
In a fairy tale, you always escape the monsters.
Too bad fairy tales aren't real.
Kane had me trapped.
By day, I worked in an office. By night, I was chained to a stage.
Every dollar I earned went straight to him, paying off a debt that was never mine. I thought this would consume my entire life.
Then Dante came along.
Dante had the means to save me from Kane — the kind of money and power that makes monsters disappear. But I refused to believe in fairy tales, so I lied to and stole from him instead.
Despite what I’d done, Dante still freed me from my debt.
The longer I stay with Dante, though, the more certain I become: I was right. Fairy tales don’t exist. In a fairy tale, your savior shouldn’t turn out to be another monster. My story is no fairy tale, but I won’t let the monsters ruin who I am forever.
I won’t be claimed.
I’m Lyra Davine.
I’m nobody’s angel.
Content Warning
This book is a standalone, dark why-choose romance with a guaranteed MFM HEA.
However, before getting to the HEA, the heroine experiences some dark things, sometimes at the hands of the MMCs. You can find the full list of trigger warnings inside, as well as on my author profile. Despite everything, she falls in love with both men, and maybe so will you.
Too bad fairy tales aren't real.
Kane had me trapped.
By day, I worked in an office. By night, I was chained to a stage.
Every dollar I earned went straight to him, paying off a debt that was never mine. I thought this would consume my entire life.
Then Dante came along.
Dante had the means to save me from Kane — the kind of money and power that makes monsters disappear. But I refused to believe in fairy tales, so I lied to and stole from him instead.
Despite what I’d done, Dante still freed me from my debt.
The longer I stay with Dante, though, the more certain I become: I was right. Fairy tales don’t exist. In a fairy tale, your savior shouldn’t turn out to be another monster. My story is no fairy tale, but I won’t let the monsters ruin who I am forever.
I won’t be claimed.
I’m Lyra Davine.
I’m nobody’s angel.
Content Warning
This book is a standalone, dark why-choose romance with a guaranteed MFM HEA.
However, before getting to the HEA, the heroine experiences some dark things, sometimes at the hands of the MMCs. You can find the full list of trigger warnings inside, as well as on my author profile. Despite everything, she falls in love with both men, and maybe so will you.
- GenresWhy ChooseDark
301 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2026
About the author
Lily Stadil
1 book12 followersLily Stadil is an engineer and indie author who writes about smart, competent heroines who, through no fault of their own, find themselves in the hands of very dangerous men.
Her debut novel, Nobody’s Angel, releases October 1, 2026. A standalone dark mafia romance, it explores how love, trauma, and life experiences shape who we become. There’s a guaranteed HEA, but the road there is not cozy. Please be aware that this book contains references to parental alcoholism, as well as on-page sex work, graphic violence, murder, kidnapping, sexual assault, and physical and emotional abuse by an intimate partner. Worst of all, there’s a non-consensual cuckquean scene.
Her heroes are morally grey, unapologetic, barely redeemable, but they'd burn the world for her.
Her debut novel, Nobody’s Angel, releases October 1, 2026. A standalone dark mafia romance, it explores how love, trauma, and life experiences shape who we become. There’s a guaranteed HEA, but the road there is not cozy. Please be aware that this book contains references to parental alcoholism, as well as on-page sex work, graphic violence, murder, kidnapping, sexual assault, and physical and emotional abuse by an intimate partner. Worst of all, there’s a non-consensual cuckquean scene.
Her heroes are morally grey, unapologetic, barely redeemable, but they'd burn the world for her.
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ARC DNF
Thought I’d dip my toes into some dark romance as a change in pace, and I was fully aware of ALL trigger warnings before I started and don’t trigger easily. Still…at 40% I had to DNF. I don’t believe we should equate psychically hurting someone and love…At least my 30 years in therapy has re-taught me that. I don’t mind all the other “dark” that comes from the dark romance trope, but when a love interest physically tortures, I draw my line. Author is talented and up until that point in the story I was invested. The two love interests so different, yet each pulled at a certain side of our fmc, and I wanted to know where it led. I like reading the seedy underbelly of life. But after love interest number one carved his initials into our fmc, he’d be visiting Maryann and Wanda at their fruit and veggies stand under a mound of dirt if I were her this time. I think we can do dark romance without abuse, I’ve read some. But maybe I should stick to sports romances, I dunno. Anyways, thanks to BookSirens for the ARC, my opinions are my own so take them with a grain of salt.
Thought I’d dip my toes into some dark romance as a change in pace, and I was fully aware of ALL trigger warnings before I started and don’t trigger easily. Still…at 40% I had to DNF. I don’t believe we should equate psychically hurting someone and love…At least my 30 years in therapy has re-taught me that. I don’t mind all the other “dark” that comes from the dark romance trope, but when a love interest physically tortures, I draw my line. Author is talented and up until that point in the story I was invested. The two love interests so different, yet each pulled at a certain side of our fmc, and I wanted to know where it led. I like reading the seedy underbelly of life. But after love interest number one carved his initials into our fmc, he’d be visiting Maryann and Wanda at their fruit and veggies stand under a mound of dirt if I were her this time. I think we can do dark romance without abuse, I’ve read some. But maybe I should stick to sports romances, I dunno. Anyways, thanks to BookSirens for the ARC, my opinions are my own so take them with a grain of salt.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Review of advance copy received from Author
Rating~ 3.5 rounded up
This book had some wild twists! It’s a super spicy dark romance with a why choose relationship!
The way your thoughts on the MMCs change over the course of the book is crazy! My feelings toward both of them were all over the place!
Lyra really went through it! Definitely read all the trigger warnings. I will say, I had mad respect for her. Some of the things she went through just broke my heart, but she never lost sight of herself.
Honestly, the last quarter caught me completely off guard. The book is set to be a why choose, but knowing these men, it’s hard to imagine how that’s going to happen. The tension was so good, and I ate it up!
Rating~ 3.5 rounded up
This book had some wild twists! It’s a super spicy dark romance with a why choose relationship!
The way your thoughts on the MMCs change over the course of the book is crazy! My feelings toward both of them were all over the place!
Lyra really went through it! Definitely read all the trigger warnings. I will say, I had mad respect for her. Some of the things she went through just broke my heart, but she never lost sight of herself.
Honestly, the last quarter caught me completely off guard. The book is set to be a why choose, but knowing these men, it’s hard to imagine how that’s going to happen. The tension was so good, and I ate it up!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you so much to the author for allowing me to read her ARC.
4 ⭐ 3.5🌶️
Why Choose
Alpha MMC
Dancer FMC
CW: Extreme Possessiveness, BDSM, Sexual Assault, Blackmail, Torture, Physical Violence, Manipulation, Graphic Sex
Lyra didn't choose the life she is living; she does it out of necessity. A tech startup engineer by day, strip club dancer by night, Lyra is pulling in enough money to live the high life... but instead, it all goes into the pocket of her debt collector, Kane. It's not even her debt; she inherited it, but in order to keep her younger sister safe, Lyra will do anything.
One night, while working in a club in New Orleans, she meets an intense man that captures her interest right away. Dante is handsome, smart, and a powerful Mafia boss. She makes him a promise that she doesn't keep, and he hunts her down to make sure she stays accountable.
Now, she's trapped in a possessive relationship with Dante and cannot escape... part of her doesn't want to, but he is really no good for her. His punishments for small transgressions are extreme and cruel. When one of these punishments goes too far, for maintaining a friendship with Kane, he absolutely breaks her heart, and she feels there is nothing that can save the relationship. Needing to escape him and his oppressive love, she turns to someone she would never think to get help from.
Dante hunts her down, but it's too late... she has fallen into the hands of his rivals, and her very life is in danger... Dante and Kane both love Lyra, and realizing they have to work together to get her back might save her life.
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This book had so many great ideas and overall executed well! I would have loved the story to have more detail during the spice and more backstory of both MMCs. I could have kept reading about them for much longer. I did feel a little lost on the timescale; at one point, Lyra and Dante had been together for a year, but it felt like months. The first half of the book was Lyra's POV, with the latter half being Dante, Kane, and Lyra's POV; I would have liked for it to be all three POVs throughout the whole thing. All of that to say, I did like the book a lot.
4 ⭐ 3.5🌶️
Why Choose
Alpha MMC
Dancer FMC
CW: Extreme Possessiveness, BDSM, Sexual Assault, Blackmail, Torture, Physical Violence, Manipulation, Graphic Sex
Lyra didn't choose the life she is living; she does it out of necessity. A tech startup engineer by day, strip club dancer by night, Lyra is pulling in enough money to live the high life... but instead, it all goes into the pocket of her debt collector, Kane. It's not even her debt; she inherited it, but in order to keep her younger sister safe, Lyra will do anything.
One night, while working in a club in New Orleans, she meets an intense man that captures her interest right away. Dante is handsome, smart, and a powerful Mafia boss. She makes him a promise that she doesn't keep, and he hunts her down to make sure she stays accountable.
Now, she's trapped in a possessive relationship with Dante and cannot escape... part of her doesn't want to, but he is really no good for her. His punishments for small transgressions are extreme and cruel. When one of these punishments goes too far, for maintaining a friendship with Kane, he absolutely breaks her heart, and she feels there is nothing that can save the relationship. Needing to escape him and his oppressive love, she turns to someone she would never think to get help from.
Dante hunts her down, but it's too late... she has fallen into the hands of his rivals, and her very life is in danger... Dante and Kane both love Lyra, and realizing they have to work together to get her back might save her life.
***********
This book had so many great ideas and overall executed well! I would have loved the story to have more detail during the spice and more backstory of both MMCs. I could have kept reading about them for much longer. I did feel a little lost on the timescale; at one point, Lyra and Dante had been together for a year, but it felt like months. The first half of the book was Lyra's POV, with the latter half being Dante, Kane, and Lyra's POV; I would have liked for it to be all three POVs throughout the whole thing. All of that to say, I did like the book a lot.
August 11, 2026
NOBODYS ANGEL - Lily Stadil
✨ YES ✨ Book 149 of 2026
Ooommyy 🥵 debut book say whaattt !! I ate this up - devoured it and damn I want me some more 🙈😂🌶️🔥💃 as always - please check trigger warnings before under taking this book 🔥
This is a dark mafia romance; and why choose ! And yes… how shall we choose !! 🙈 We have slow burn enemies to lovers - but we also have a toxic asf insta lover lover in the mix too. 💃
These 2 MMCs are trouble
Kane - he’s trapped her into a debt that isn’t hers and makes her work it off for a year 💃
Dante - he fell hard and fast, but boy - that belt. Ooo no no no 🙅🏻♀️
Who am I rooting for here vibes were strong By the end though though I’m like gimmie both 😜🙈
My only wish is that some of those spicy scenes were a bit longer (esp near the end) 🌶️💃🥵😜🤫 but that’s because I’m feral … but a few scenes felt a little skimmed over.
Thank you Lily for the ARC and allowing me to share my honest review ✨
✨ YES ✨ Book 149 of 2026
Ooommyy 🥵 debut book say whaattt !! I ate this up - devoured it and damn I want me some more 🙈😂🌶️🔥💃 as always - please check trigger warnings before under taking this book 🔥
This is a dark mafia romance; and why choose ! And yes… how shall we choose !! 🙈 We have slow burn enemies to lovers - but we also have a toxic asf insta lover lover in the mix too. 💃
These 2 MMCs are trouble
Kane - he’s trapped her into a debt that isn’t hers and makes her work it off for a year 💃
Dante - he fell hard and fast, but boy - that belt. Ooo no no no 🙅🏻♀️
Who am I rooting for here vibes were strong By the end though though I’m like gimmie both 😜🙈
My only wish is that some of those spicy scenes were a bit longer (esp near the end) 🌶️💃🥵😜🤫 but that’s because I’m feral … but a few scenes felt a little skimmed over.
Thank you Lily for the ARC and allowing me to share my honest review ✨
July 30, 2026
First, I want to start with, how is this a debut novel?? Second, read the trigger content before going into this one, there are some things that will make you question if you should keep going... Obviously, I am unhinged and did.
Lily, I want to say I DESPISED Dante for the first half of the book but you did well on his redemption. I wanted to jump though my kindle and strangle Lyra myself for dealing with him. Then you have Kane and his slutty little smirk, holding her father's debt over her and making her pay. He is lucky he was the lesser of the two evils in this scenario or he would get some words too!
The twists and turns that this book had, really threw me for a loop and really had me questioning who to believe and what was going to happen. I loved the outcome, I mean who doesn't love a why choose, just sometimes you have to go through some mess to get there. I also loved Lyras's sister, Vesta, she was such a spitfire, and I hope we get her and Nate's story!
Thank you, Lily, for the eARC and allowing me to provide my honest review!
Lily, I want to say I DESPISED Dante for the first half of the book but you did well on his redemption. I wanted to jump though my kindle and strangle Lyra myself for dealing with him. Then you have Kane and his slutty little smirk, holding her father's debt over her and making her pay. He is lucky he was the lesser of the two evils in this scenario or he would get some words too!
The twists and turns that this book had, really threw me for a loop and really had me questioning who to believe and what was going to happen. I loved the outcome, I mean who doesn't love a why choose, just sometimes you have to go through some mess to get there. I also loved Lyras's sister, Vesta, she was such a spitfire, and I hope we get her and Nate's story!
Thank you, Lily, for the eARC and allowing me to provide my honest review!
August 1, 2026
I was so excited to get the ARC of this book ! I was hooked from the beginning and loved all the twists I didn’t see coming ! At first I wasn’t sure how I felt about Dante but by then end I loved his character and Kane !
October 11, 2026
The Character Growth - The Complex Dark Relationships - Be Still My Heart
I love books that change your viewpoint of characters halfway through a book and Nobody’s Angel did just that. This is Lily Stadil’s debut book, and honestly I loved the complexities within the story. I wasn’t expecting such major anti-heros but in the end, I couldn’t help but love the dynamic between Lyra, Dante and Kane. This is a hard earned HEA, just keep that in mind. Check your triggers, (sometimes in the hands of the MMCs) some parts were difficult to read for sure.
Now let’s talk about character growth. Nobody’s Angel is all about recovering from traumatic experiences and rising from the ashes. Each main character has had some form of trauma in their life that has made them the way they were. But slowly seeing the transformations they make is definitely worth the read. I had so many emotions reading this book, Lyra goes through so much. But d@mn is she tough! She is also incredibly smart which I always appreciate in a FMC. There are layers of darkness, and even some plot twists that I didn’t see coming.
The book has spice, and it is well written. Not as plentiful as I was thinking when I picked this book up. But I wasn’t mad about this fact. I loved the spice, it was perfectly placed within the story. I enjoyed the romance aspect the most, the things the men would do for her, especially near the end of the book… My heart was swooning, which I thought would be impossible. Dante and Kane are true villains at first. But when Dante and Lyra started quoting Shakespeare and had a shared love for Greek mythology. I knew he couldn’t be all that bad, lol.
A new author for me to follow, Lily Stadil really pulled out all the stops with this one. I highly recommend it!!!
I love books that change your viewpoint of characters halfway through a book and Nobody’s Angel did just that. This is Lily Stadil’s debut book, and honestly I loved the complexities within the story. I wasn’t expecting such major anti-heros but in the end, I couldn’t help but love the dynamic between Lyra, Dante and Kane. This is a hard earned HEA, just keep that in mind. Check your triggers, (sometimes in the hands of the MMCs) some parts were difficult to read for sure.
Now let’s talk about character growth. Nobody’s Angel is all about recovering from traumatic experiences and rising from the ashes. Each main character has had some form of trauma in their life that has made them the way they were. But slowly seeing the transformations they make is definitely worth the read. I had so many emotions reading this book, Lyra goes through so much. But d@mn is she tough! She is also incredibly smart which I always appreciate in a FMC. There are layers of darkness, and even some plot twists that I didn’t see coming.
The book has spice, and it is well written. Not as plentiful as I was thinking when I picked this book up. But I wasn’t mad about this fact. I loved the spice, it was perfectly placed within the story. I enjoyed the romance aspect the most, the things the men would do for her, especially near the end of the book… My heart was swooning, which I thought would be impossible. Dante and Kane are true villains at first. But when Dante and Lyra started quoting Shakespeare and had a shared love for Greek mythology. I knew he couldn’t be all that bad, lol.
A new author for me to follow, Lily Stadil really pulled out all the stops with this one. I highly recommend it!!!
September 30, 2026
While I like the tropes that were in this book, it just wasn’t for me. I am a huge dark romance fan, and lover of why choose books, but this one didn’t hit the spot I needed. Though the starting premise was interesting, there was not enough plot to keep me invested, especially with the very fast pacing. The FMC was immediately in love with Dante and it was a little too instant for me. I think that the characters, particularly the MMCs could have been flushed out a little more. I did like the FMC as a woman in STEM who is protective of her little sister and will do what she has to in order to survive. However, I feel like her interactions/relationship with Dante took away her feisty, independent nature. When I read why choose it is important for me to have aspects I like in all the MMCs. But I was definitely firmly on the side of one of them, and for me the other wasn’t quite redeemable. I gave this book three stars as I do think some people will enjoy it, the twists and turns were just not enough for me to fully be invested. But for those looking for a super quick, dark why choose romances this will tick all the boxes.
October 10, 2026
This why choose dark romance took me by surprise with its strong FMC who takes charge and won’t let anyone own her. With plot twists, secrets and betrayal, this well written read kept me guessing at the MMCs’ intentions for most of the book, and just like the FMC, Lyra, I wasn’t sure who to trust.
Kane and Dante are both morally grey but their love for Lyra drives all their motivations. I fell in love with Dante first and then as the plots twists, I enjoyed how my loyalties would shift between them. Lyra’s character is complex, and I felt entirely realistic and relatable. I admired her tenacity and spirit, and she’s an FMC who has backbone, which she needs to handle Kane and Dante. The dynamics in this relationship creates tension and heats up their interactions. And when they come together, it’s super spicy!
With tropes that include morally grey and obsessive MMCs, found family, enemies to lovers and trauma healing, this why choose mafia romance adds a new author to my mafia writer watch list!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Kane and Dante are both morally grey but their love for Lyra drives all their motivations. I fell in love with Dante first and then as the plots twists, I enjoyed how my loyalties would shift between them. Lyra’s character is complex, and I felt entirely realistic and relatable. I admired her tenacity and spirit, and she’s an FMC who has backbone, which she needs to handle Kane and Dante. The dynamics in this relationship creates tension and heats up their interactions. And when they come together, it’s super spicy!
With tropes that include morally grey and obsessive MMCs, found family, enemies to lovers and trauma healing, this why choose mafia romance adds a new author to my mafia writer watch list!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
October 19, 2026
CHECK CONTENT WARNINGS
5/5 Stars. 4/5 Spice
My first book by this author and hopefully not my last. What an emotional Rollercoaster here The FMC Lyra is one tough brave woman. After been left to take care of her sister she worked in an office by day but at night she worked for Kane dancing so she can help pay off a debt that was never hers & then Dante arrives & wants to make her his but Kane won't give her up and Dante pays her debt off but when she takes off to escape them both they decide to work together to find her and bring her back to them & anyone who gets in their way will pay. Definitely a great Mafia, MFM, why choose HEA STORY YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS.
5/5 Stars. 4/5 Spice
My first book by this author and hopefully not my last. What an emotional Rollercoaster here The FMC Lyra is one tough brave woman. After been left to take care of her sister she worked in an office by day but at night she worked for Kane dancing so she can help pay off a debt that was never hers & then Dante arrives & wants to make her his but Kane won't give her up and Dante pays her debt off but when she takes off to escape them both they decide to work together to find her and bring her back to them & anyone who gets in their way will pay. Definitely a great Mafia, MFM, why choose HEA STORY YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS.
September 25, 2026
Once I started this book I couldn’t put it down. There are definitely some dark themes to this book so check your trigger warnings.
I hated both MMC’s during different times in this book, honestly I’m not sure if I could have ever forgiven one of them for what he did to our FMC (but he does redeem himself - I guess haha).
Seriously check the trigger warnings because there are some themes that will are very triggering. Haha I know I said it at the beginning but it’s worth mentioning a second time.
I hated both MMC’s during different times in this book, honestly I’m not sure if I could have ever forgiven one of them for what he did to our FMC (but he does redeem himself - I guess haha).
Seriously check the trigger warnings because there are some themes that will are very triggering. Haha I know I said it at the beginning but it’s worth mentioning a second time.
Review of advance copy received from Author
While I enjoyed the dynamic of Lyra, Kane, and Dante’s relationship towards the end of the story, getting to this point didn’t quite hit the mark for me. I found the pacing a bit rushed and it took me a while to get invested in the characters. But with that being said, once their relationships started to develop, I found myself much more intrigued!
Thank you to Lily Stadil for my ARC!
Thank you to Lily Stadil for my ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is a debut author, so I had no idea what to expect.
The book has great plot and it is a real page-turner. There's turns that you don't see coming and of course, The romance. Even though it seemed at some point that there won't be a single one..
The characters are unique and interesting but maybe individually left a little distant. Their chemistry is still scorching and the tension is palpable.
I also loved the solution with the POVs, there are multiple, but not in the beginning.
As a bonus, we get to travel with the characters and many wonderful sights are described in the book in a very detailed way!
I would recommend this book to why-choose and romantic suspense readers.
There is spice included 🌶🌶.
The book has great plot and it is a real page-turner. There's turns that you don't see coming and of course, The romance. Even though it seemed at some point that there won't be a single one..
The characters are unique and interesting but maybe individually left a little distant. Their chemistry is still scorching and the tension is palpable.
I also loved the solution with the POVs, there are multiple, but not in the beginning.
As a bonus, we get to travel with the characters and many wonderful sights are described in the book in a very detailed way!
I would recommend this book to why-choose and romantic suspense readers.
There is spice included 🌶🌶.
Review of advance copy received from Author
2.5
so grateful the author reached out to send me this arc for an honest review!
this one is dark & the author makes that a point in her notes before the book starts, so definitely make sure to check your triggers before reading. i did find some parts hard to read, but i knew that going in. i enjoyed the fmc so much, she was independent, strong, & so smart which was refreshing. the pacing of this story was a bit rushed & definitely left me wanting more in general. loveddd the dynamic of the relationship by the end.
super quick, dark, smutty read. if that’s what you’re into, definitely check this one out once it releases!
so grateful the author reached out to send me this arc for an honest review!
this one is dark & the author makes that a point in her notes before the book starts, so definitely make sure to check your triggers before reading. i did find some parts hard to read, but i knew that going in. i enjoyed the fmc so much, she was independent, strong, & so smart which was refreshing. the pacing of this story was a bit rushed & definitely left me wanting more in general. loveddd the dynamic of the relationship by the end.
super quick, dark, smutty read. if that’s what you’re into, definitely check this one out once it releases!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Nobody's Angel was a fantastic example of a semi-dark why choose! I wish it was longer, just so I could get more of a taste of their dynamic, but I felt that the short and to the point of it all really made things feel the way they were meant to. It was fast paced, it was hot as hell, and I can't wait for more!
Review of advance copy
Lyra Devine is Nobody's Angel, but my GOD does she need a hug.
Nobody's Angel is a fast paced, emotional, and dark romance that made me thoroughly uncomfortable at times. It explores deep trauma, manipulation, love & control. Lily Stradil drops you right into Lyra's story, forcing you to question the choices she makes and the people she chooses to trust.
I knew going into this one that it was going to be dark, but I wasn't expecting to have so many conflicting feelings while reading it. I did struggle to understand Dante's obsession with Lyra, and vice versa. I think I needed more of a foundation between them: more conversations, more connection, and maybe a little less rushing. But as the story unfolded, I found that the confusion I felt was actually carefully placed by Stadil to make me question Lyra and her choices.
Kane was also questionable, but I did find his character easier to understand. His motivations felt more developed, and I appreciated that the story took more time revealing the different sides of him.
I have to say, Lily Stadil got me. I spent the first half of this book questioning what I was supposed to think, only to realize that was PART of the experience. I also appreciated the smaller details throughout. Stadil took the time to address things that could have easily become plot holes, which helped me stay immersed in her universe.
Nobody's Angel was a book that surprised me. I didn't expect the amount of reflection it would bring out while reading. I liked how my perspective was tested as the book progressed, and the characters really made me feel things. I think that is an incredible demonstration of Lily Stadil's storytelling ability.
Overall, this was a great read! If you are in the mood to read about deep emotional conflict, morally grey characters, and a truly twisted story about relationships then this one is for you!
An incredible Debut Novel, I can’t wait to see what the future holds for Lily Stadil.
Thank you for the Advanced Reader Copy and allowing me to provide my honest review!
Nobody's Angel is a fast paced, emotional, and dark romance that made me thoroughly uncomfortable at times. It explores deep trauma, manipulation, love & control. Lily Stradil drops you right into Lyra's story, forcing you to question the choices she makes and the people she chooses to trust.
I knew going into this one that it was going to be dark, but I wasn't expecting to have so many conflicting feelings while reading it. I did struggle to understand Dante's obsession with Lyra, and vice versa. I think I needed more of a foundation between them: more conversations, more connection, and maybe a little less rushing. But as the story unfolded, I found that the confusion I felt was actually carefully placed by Stadil to make me question Lyra and her choices.
Kane was also questionable, but I did find his character easier to understand. His motivations felt more developed, and I appreciated that the story took more time revealing the different sides of him.
I have to say, Lily Stadil got me. I spent the first half of this book questioning what I was supposed to think, only to realize that was PART of the experience. I also appreciated the smaller details throughout. Stadil took the time to address things that could have easily become plot holes, which helped me stay immersed in her universe.
Nobody's Angel was a book that surprised me. I didn't expect the amount of reflection it would bring out while reading. I liked how my perspective was tested as the book progressed, and the characters really made me feel things. I think that is an incredible demonstration of Lily Stadil's storytelling ability.
Overall, this was a great read! If you are in the mood to read about deep emotional conflict, morally grey characters, and a truly twisted story about relationships then this one is for you!
An incredible Debut Novel, I can’t wait to see what the future holds for Lily Stadil.
Thank you for the Advanced Reader Copy and allowing me to provide my honest review!
Review of advance copy received from Author
★★★★★ 5/5 — Dark, smoky, feral perfection.
“I'm nobody's angel. I'm nobody's.”
And she MEANS it.
Nobody's Angel by Lily Stadil ate me up and didn't let go. I devoured 279 pages in one night.
Lyra Davine is everything I want in an FMC — feral, fierce, trapped but never broken. Office worker by day, dancer by night, trying to pay off a debt that was never hers to carry. She lies, she steals, she survives. She refuses to be claimed, owned, or saved unless it's on her own terms.
And the men? Morally grey x2 and done SO well.
Kane — The monster who trapped her. Controls her debt, her money, her stage. Cold, calculating, terrifying.
Dante — The monster who wants to save her. Money, power, obsessed in the best way. He falls harder and offers freedom without a leash.
I loved that this never pretends to be a fairy tale. In a fairy tale, you always escape the monsters. This isn't one. The tension between who is actually the villain had me flipping pages so fast.
Tropes you'll love:
🖤 Morally Grey Men x 2
🖤 Debt Trap / Forced Proximity
🖤 Office Worker / Dancer FMC
🖤 Touch Her & Die
🖤 He Falls Harder
🖤 Dark Romance / Romantic Suspense
🖤 "Nobody Owns Me" Energy
Vibe: Dark • Smoky • Seductive • Dangerous • Moody
It's dark romance, so please check content warnings: financial control / debt bondage, adult dancing / sex work themes (implied), emotional manipulation, power imbalance, mentions of being trapped / chained.
If you love a damaged-but-dangerous love story where the girl saves herself — this is for you.
Thank you Lily for writing Lyra. I hope I get to read a lot more of your work.
Song pairing: Hey Angel - One Direction
#darkromance #nobodysangel #lilystadil #morallygrey #bookstagram
“I'm nobody's angel. I'm nobody's.”
And she MEANS it.
Nobody's Angel by Lily Stadil ate me up and didn't let go. I devoured 279 pages in one night.
Lyra Davine is everything I want in an FMC — feral, fierce, trapped but never broken. Office worker by day, dancer by night, trying to pay off a debt that was never hers to carry. She lies, she steals, she survives. She refuses to be claimed, owned, or saved unless it's on her own terms.
And the men? Morally grey x2 and done SO well.
Kane — The monster who trapped her. Controls her debt, her money, her stage. Cold, calculating, terrifying.
Dante — The monster who wants to save her. Money, power, obsessed in the best way. He falls harder and offers freedom without a leash.
I loved that this never pretends to be a fairy tale. In a fairy tale, you always escape the monsters. This isn't one. The tension between who is actually the villain had me flipping pages so fast.
Tropes you'll love:
🖤 Morally Grey Men x 2
🖤 Debt Trap / Forced Proximity
🖤 Office Worker / Dancer FMC
🖤 Touch Her & Die
🖤 He Falls Harder
🖤 Dark Romance / Romantic Suspense
🖤 "Nobody Owns Me" Energy
Vibe: Dark • Smoky • Seductive • Dangerous • Moody
It's dark romance, so please check content warnings: financial control / debt bondage, adult dancing / sex work themes (implied), emotional manipulation, power imbalance, mentions of being trapped / chained.
If you love a damaged-but-dangerous love story where the girl saves herself — this is for you.
Thank you Lily for writing Lyra. I hope I get to read a lot more of your work.
Song pairing: Hey Angel - One Direction
#darkromance #nobodysangel #lilystadil #morallygrey #bookstagram
Review of advance copy received from Author
I had so much fun reading this ARC, and I even had the opportunity to talk with the author about her book. She is incredibly kind and so passionate about her debut novel.
I thought the plot was really interesting, and I was never bored. I liked the push-and-pull dynamic between the characters, and there were times when you didn't know who you were rooting for. Some of the plot twists definitely got an emotional reaction out of me, whether it was anger or happiness. It was a very quick read, and I constantly wanted to keep turning the pages.
This book definitely stays true to its tropes: mafia romance, why choose, enemies to lovers, and found family.
My biggest note would be the pacing. At times, scenes felt a little rushed. For example, one sentence would have the characters in the car, and then suddenly they'd be in the bedroom of a place they'd never been before. I would have loved a few more details to help visualize the setting and make the transitions feel smoother.
There's also a section where the characters are in Italy, and I wish there had been more descriptions of the trip. It felt a little condensed, and I wanted to spend more time in that setting.
I also felt like this book was more plot-driven than spice-driven. Personally, I think it would have benefited from a few more spicy scenes, especially toward the end. The first few spicy scenes were fairly short, but by the middle and end of the book, they became much more detailed and aligned with what I'd expect from a dark romance.
Since I'm reviewing this as an ARC reader, I'm giving a little more detailed feedback than I normally would in a review. Overall, I would absolutely recommend this book. I think it's incredibly impressive for a debut novel, and I'm excited to see what this author writes next.
I thought the plot was really interesting, and I was never bored. I liked the push-and-pull dynamic between the characters, and there were times when you didn't know who you were rooting for. Some of the plot twists definitely got an emotional reaction out of me, whether it was anger or happiness. It was a very quick read, and I constantly wanted to keep turning the pages.
This book definitely stays true to its tropes: mafia romance, why choose, enemies to lovers, and found family.
My biggest note would be the pacing. At times, scenes felt a little rushed. For example, one sentence would have the characters in the car, and then suddenly they'd be in the bedroom of a place they'd never been before. I would have loved a few more details to help visualize the setting and make the transitions feel smoother.
There's also a section where the characters are in Italy, and I wish there had been more descriptions of the trip. It felt a little condensed, and I wanted to spend more time in that setting.
I also felt like this book was more plot-driven than spice-driven. Personally, I think it would have benefited from a few more spicy scenes, especially toward the end. The first few spicy scenes were fairly short, but by the middle and end of the book, they became much more detailed and aligned with what I'd expect from a dark romance.
Since I'm reviewing this as an ARC reader, I'm giving a little more detailed feedback than I normally would in a review. Overall, I would absolutely recommend this book. I think it's incredibly impressive for a debut novel, and I'm excited to see what this author writes next.
September 13, 2026
Dante left me with really mixed emotions. At first, he comes across as a man who knows exactly what he wants as a made man who seems determined to help Lyra. But once he does, things start to twist in a way I wasn’t expecting.
Kane, on the other hand, gave me completely different first impressions. I initially thought he was going to be the bad guy, but actually, he wasn’t. He’d been hiding how much he liked Lyra from the very beginning, and I found myself much more drawn to watching that side of things unfold.
Lyra comes across as smart, strong and capable, but when it comes to Dante, she seems to lose a lot of that backbone. I’m still not entirely sure what to make of their relationship. If I’m honest, I was more interested in seeing what could develop between her and Kane.
Dante’s cruel streak also caught me off guard. He goes hot and cold very quickly, and I struggled to understand the switch. Kane absolutely hits the nail on the head when he says:
“What I didn’t anticipate, though… is that a smart, beautiful girl like you would still stay after that.”
That one hit hard.
When Lyra ends up in trouble, Dante and Kane are forced to work together to get her back, almost like a temporary truce.
The one thing I really struggled with was Dante’s 180. I understand he has trauma in his past, but I couldn’t fully connect that trauma to the way he treats Lyra, especially at the beginning. His feelings and his actions just didn’t always line up for me.
That said, I actually liked the dynamic much more once Kane and Dante started working together and compromising. The ending felt sweeter because of that, and I did enjoy the HEA.
Overall, I’m still very torn on Dante, but I really liked Kane and found myself much more invested in his connection with Lyra.
Kane, on the other hand, gave me completely different first impressions. I initially thought he was going to be the bad guy, but actually, he wasn’t. He’d been hiding how much he liked Lyra from the very beginning, and I found myself much more drawn to watching that side of things unfold.
Lyra comes across as smart, strong and capable, but when it comes to Dante, she seems to lose a lot of that backbone. I’m still not entirely sure what to make of their relationship. If I’m honest, I was more interested in seeing what could develop between her and Kane.
Dante’s cruel streak also caught me off guard. He goes hot and cold very quickly, and I struggled to understand the switch. Kane absolutely hits the nail on the head when he says:
“What I didn’t anticipate, though… is that a smart, beautiful girl like you would still stay after that.”
That one hit hard.
When Lyra ends up in trouble, Dante and Kane are forced to work together to get her back, almost like a temporary truce.
The one thing I really struggled with was Dante’s 180. I understand he has trauma in his past, but I couldn’t fully connect that trauma to the way he treats Lyra, especially at the beginning. His feelings and his actions just didn’t always line up for me.
That said, I actually liked the dynamic much more once Kane and Dante started working together and compromising. The ending felt sweeter because of that, and I did enjoy the HEA.
Overall, I’m still very torn on Dante, but I really liked Kane and found myself much more invested in his connection with Lyra.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Nobody's Angel is a dark mafia, MFM, why choose romance that is steamy, tension packed and fast paced!
The story follows Lyra who has her daytime job and then her night time job - one she enjoys and the other is to pay off her parents debt as quickly as possible and get out from under Kane, the debt holder and monster of her life. Enter Dante, a powerful man of means barges into her life hoping to relieve her of the night life's claws. Little did she expect that she would be stuck between both her captors, each in their own sense as trust, betrayal and an entanglement between these morally grey rivals ends up with her fleeing her sister and home in hopes to stay off the radar. But she is merely a pawn in the world of these men, when she encounters another is when Dante and Kane join forces to bring her home and make the man who dare touch what's theirs pay. The ending offers a turn of events as Lyra steps into her power and claims her life back this time with Dante and Kane as her lovers!
Expect themes of control, choice and shared trauma between the characters. Packed with romantic tension, toxic behaviors/obsession, adversaries after the same girl, touch her and die and of course a why choose/MFM triangle that evolves from enemies to lovers! I appreciated the pacing of this book and the emotional connection to Lyra and her devotion to family and still wanting to be something for herself. Plenty of entertainment throughout the story to keep you interested and bounce between which love interest you like more! The structure and tone were great and the themes were vivid and immersive.
The story follows Lyra who has her daytime job and then her night time job - one she enjoys and the other is to pay off her parents debt as quickly as possible and get out from under Kane, the debt holder and monster of her life. Enter Dante, a powerful man of means barges into her life hoping to relieve her of the night life's claws. Little did she expect that she would be stuck between both her captors, each in their own sense as trust, betrayal and an entanglement between these morally grey rivals ends up with her fleeing her sister and home in hopes to stay off the radar. But she is merely a pawn in the world of these men, when she encounters another is when Dante and Kane join forces to bring her home and make the man who dare touch what's theirs pay. The ending offers a turn of events as Lyra steps into her power and claims her life back this time with Dante and Kane as her lovers!
Expect themes of control, choice and shared trauma between the characters. Packed with romantic tension, toxic behaviors/obsession, adversaries after the same girl, touch her and die and of course a why choose/MFM triangle that evolves from enemies to lovers! I appreciated the pacing of this book and the emotional connection to Lyra and her devotion to family and still wanting to be something for herself. Plenty of entertainment throughout the story to keep you interested and bounce between which love interest you like more! The structure and tone were great and the themes were vivid and immersive.
September 21, 2026
This is the debut novel from this author holy crap did she knock it out of the park. She wasted no time in jumping into the spice and the drama.
Lyra is in NOLA working in the strip club with her friends during Mardi Gras, making fast cash to pay off a debt with someone back home. While dancing she meets Dante, an intense Italian man, who gives her stacks of 100s to not dance for anyone else the rest of the night. After seeing him once more before she leaves, she promises to meet him again, knowing she’s leaving & won’t ever see him again.
Kane is a mid-level gangster, collecting debts & who Lyra is giving all her money to. A 2 million dollar debt she inherited when her father left & her mother was murdered.
Lyra is a data analyst at a San Francesco tech start up by day, making good money & stripping at night, to take care of her & her younger sister & keep Kane paid. And then Dante shows up outside her work, calling her name.
There are definitely triggers, so if you have any, read the list. Dante goes dark & he goes dark fast. The intensity of what he feels for Lyra, it’s all consuming. And she gets so wrapped up in all the nice things, that soon the excuses just come so easily.
Kane ends up revealing a shocking secret to Lyra & being so much more than she thought he would be.
There’s twists that come when you think things are going well and one a few that are definitely like a punch to the gut.
The ending, while good, seemed a little unlikely for Dante. A huge turn around in behavior for him, but maybe with such a huge walk up call, change can happen.
I received this book as an ARC & I am writing this review voluntarily
Lyra is in NOLA working in the strip club with her friends during Mardi Gras, making fast cash to pay off a debt with someone back home. While dancing she meets Dante, an intense Italian man, who gives her stacks of 100s to not dance for anyone else the rest of the night. After seeing him once more before she leaves, she promises to meet him again, knowing she’s leaving & won’t ever see him again.
Kane is a mid-level gangster, collecting debts & who Lyra is giving all her money to. A 2 million dollar debt she inherited when her father left & her mother was murdered.
Lyra is a data analyst at a San Francesco tech start up by day, making good money & stripping at night, to take care of her & her younger sister & keep Kane paid. And then Dante shows up outside her work, calling her name.
There are definitely triggers, so if you have any, read the list. Dante goes dark & he goes dark fast. The intensity of what he feels for Lyra, it’s all consuming. And she gets so wrapped up in all the nice things, that soon the excuses just come so easily.
Kane ends up revealing a shocking secret to Lyra & being so much more than she thought he would be.
There’s twists that come when you think things are going well and one a few that are definitely like a punch to the gut.
The ending, while good, seemed a little unlikely for Dante. A huge turn around in behavior for him, but maybe with such a huge walk up call, change can happen.
I received this book as an ARC & I am writing this review voluntarily
Review of advance copy received from Author
✨ ARC REVIEW ✨
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 🌶️🌶️🌶️
First, thank you so much to Lily Stadil for reaching out to me directly and trusting me with an ARC of Nobody's Angel. When she asked if I'd be interested in reading it, my answer was an immediate yes!
"In a fairy tale, you always escape the monsters. Mine isn't one. I fell for two instead."
This was such a fast, addictive read that I flew through it. Lyra's story pulled me in from the very first page, and I found myself rooting for her every step of the way.
Dante frustrated me more than once, and there were moments I genuinely couldn't stand him. While Kane the man I should've hated from page one for forcing Lyra to pay a debt that was never hers—somehow ended up becoming my favorite. If a book can make me fall for the man I thought I'd hate while questioning the man I thought I'd love, you know it's doing something right.
Lyra, Kane, and Dante definitely don't find each other in a fairy tale kind of way but through everything they found each other.
In the end, they became hers just as much as she became theirs.
If you love:
🖤 Why Choose (MFM)
🩶 Mafia Romance
🖤 Enemies to Lovers
🩶 Enemies to Allies MMCs
🖤 He falls first
🩶 Fast-paced Romance
then you'll definitely want to add Nobody's Angel to your TBR.
Thank you again, Lily, for trusting me with an ARC!
Nobody's Angel releases on October 1st. 🖤
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First, thank you so much to Lily Stadil for reaching out to me directly and trusting me with an ARC of Nobody's Angel. When she asked if I'd be interested in reading it, my answer was an immediate yes!
"In a fairy tale, you always escape the monsters. Mine isn't one. I fell for two instead."
This was such a fast, addictive read that I flew through it. Lyra's story pulled me in from the very first page, and I found myself rooting for her every step of the way.
Dante frustrated me more than once, and there were moments I genuinely couldn't stand him. While Kane the man I should've hated from page one for forcing Lyra to pay a debt that was never hers—somehow ended up becoming my favorite. If a book can make me fall for the man I thought I'd hate while questioning the man I thought I'd love, you know it's doing something right.
Lyra, Kane, and Dante definitely don't find each other in a fairy tale kind of way but through everything they found each other.
In the end, they became hers just as much as she became theirs.
If you love:
🖤 Why Choose (MFM)
🩶 Mafia Romance
🖤 Enemies to Lovers
🩶 Enemies to Allies MMCs
🖤 He falls first
🩶 Fast-paced Romance
then you'll definitely want to add Nobody's Angel to your TBR.
Thank you again, Lily, for trusting me with an ARC!
Nobody's Angel releases on October 1st. 🖤
Review of advance copy received from Author
Lily Stadil is a new author for me and I love her style. Lyra is doing everything in her power to keep her sister safe, even to her own detriment. She’s highly intelligent, extremely pessimistic about love, and very pragmatic about her situation. Kane’s role in her life is disturbing: he’s her enemy, her focus of what’s wrong in her life, and their interactions are tense. Dante charms her, but he’s volatile and ruins their relationship. His obsession and anger are impossible to overcome.
I’m so impressed by how emotional this story is and how the relationships began, evolved, and grew into something more meaningful. Dante and Kane are broken, traumatized men who have limited ability to express themselves and it was difficult to feel positive about them at times. That is the reason why I couldn’t put the book down! Lyra’s resilience and maturity was so obvious and through a very dangerous time these men finally saw her: her needs, her value, and how much they cared for her.
I love a why choose and this one read very differently : morally black men, an Angel with broken wings, and a relationship that works just for them.
4.5 🌟4🌶️
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I’m so impressed by how emotional this story is and how the relationships began, evolved, and grew into something more meaningful. Dante and Kane are broken, traumatized men who have limited ability to express themselves and it was difficult to feel positive about them at times. That is the reason why I couldn’t put the book down! Lyra’s resilience and maturity was so obvious and through a very dangerous time these men finally saw her: her needs, her value, and how much they cared for her.
I love a why choose and this one read very differently : morally black men, an Angel with broken wings, and a relationship that works just for them.
4.5 🌟4🌶️
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I just wanted to thank Lily for providing me with an ARC for her debut book for an honest review.
Nobody's Angel is a dark mafia why choose romance. MFM, enemies to lovers, strangers to lovers, heartbreak and tension. Definitely read the trigger warnings beforehand as we do have some morally grey men.
I feel conflicted with my review, hence the rating. The story, the premise, the characters is spot on for a dark romance book and definitely hits the target audience of the tropes.
Some of the story felt rushed, or edited heavily which didn't make sense in terms of flowing through the story. Some scenes and character development could have been more detailed to really get you to understand them but to also fall in love with them more, especially the spicy scenes 🥵. I would say the second part of the book is where it really comes together and where I found myself not being able to put it down until the end. The first part didn't really hit it for me but I would say push through as for a debut novel it's worth reading, but it could be as the first part of always Lyra and I'm a dual POV/multiple POV type of reader when it comes to books!
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Nobody's Angel is a dark mafia why choose romance. MFM, enemies to lovers, strangers to lovers, heartbreak and tension. Definitely read the trigger warnings beforehand as we do have some morally grey men.
I feel conflicted with my review, hence the rating. The story, the premise, the characters is spot on for a dark romance book and definitely hits the target audience of the tropes.
Some of the story felt rushed, or edited heavily which didn't make sense in terms of flowing through the story. Some scenes and character development could have been more detailed to really get you to understand them but to also fall in love with them more, especially the spicy scenes 🥵. I would say the second part of the book is where it really comes together and where I found myself not being able to put it down until the end. The first part didn't really hit it for me but I would say push through as for a debut novel it's worth reading, but it could be as the first part of always Lyra and I'm a dual POV/multiple POV type of reader when it comes to books!
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October 3, 2026
My rating 3.5
I liked this one and thought it was a good debut.
This is a dark mafia why choose romance following Lyra, who is working to pay off a debt that was never really hers while trying to keep herself and her sister safe. Then Dante comes into her life with the power to free her from that debt, but he may be just as dangerous in his own way.
There was a lot to like here. I enjoyed the premise, the dark mafia setup and the tension between the characters. Kane and Dante both brought something different to the story and I did enjoy seeing how their dynamic with Lyra developed.
I will say there were areas that could have been fleshed out a little more for me. With a why choose romance I would have loved to see more of them all together and have a bit more time with their connection. Some parts felt a little rushed, but I did really enjoy the second half of the book the most. That was where the story came together more for me and I found myself wanting to keep reading.
Overall this was a good debut with a strong premise, dark themes and characters I wanted to know more about.
This is a dark romance so definitely check triggers before reading.
I liked this one and thought it was a good debut.
This is a dark mafia why choose romance following Lyra, who is working to pay off a debt that was never really hers while trying to keep herself and her sister safe. Then Dante comes into her life with the power to free her from that debt, but he may be just as dangerous in his own way.
There was a lot to like here. I enjoyed the premise, the dark mafia setup and the tension between the characters. Kane and Dante both brought something different to the story and I did enjoy seeing how their dynamic with Lyra developed.
I will say there were areas that could have been fleshed out a little more for me. With a why choose romance I would have loved to see more of them all together and have a bit more time with their connection. Some parts felt a little rushed, but I did really enjoy the second half of the book the most. That was where the story came together more for me and I found myself wanting to keep reading.
Overall this was a good debut with a strong premise, dark themes and characters I wanted to know more about.
This is a dark romance so definitely check triggers before reading.
October 3, 2026
Lily Stadil had me emotionally WHIPPED while reading Nobody’s Angel. I was not expecting the range of emotions this book put me through!
Lyra has been through hell. Her dad disappears, her mom is killed, and she’s suddenly stuck dealing with a debt she didn’t even know existed. With her sister depending on her, Lyra does whatever she can to try to pay it off.
Then Dante enters the picture.
Lyra knows he seems too good to be true, and honestly, GIRL… I was side-eyeing him right along with you. 😂 When she takes his money, I already knew things were about to get complicated.
Dante becomes completely focused on Lyra and pays off her debt. I was absolutely here for the possessive energy because that is one of my favorite tropes. But then things took a much darker turn, and I was yelling at Lyra to RUN.
And she did.
Just when I thought I knew where the story was going, everything flipped again. Somehow, after everything that happened, we still get an HEA, and I’m STILL processing how Lily pulled that off.
Emotional, messy, unexpected, and definitely a book that had me yelling at my Kindle. 😂
Go read it and experience the chaos for yourself!
Lyra has been through hell. Her dad disappears, her mom is killed, and she’s suddenly stuck dealing with a debt she didn’t even know existed. With her sister depending on her, Lyra does whatever she can to try to pay it off.
Then Dante enters the picture.
Lyra knows he seems too good to be true, and honestly, GIRL… I was side-eyeing him right along with you. 😂 When she takes his money, I already knew things were about to get complicated.
Dante becomes completely focused on Lyra and pays off her debt. I was absolutely here for the possessive energy because that is one of my favorite tropes. But then things took a much darker turn, and I was yelling at Lyra to RUN.
And she did.
Just when I thought I knew where the story was going, everything flipped again. Somehow, after everything that happened, we still get an HEA, and I’m STILL processing how Lily pulled that off.
Emotional, messy, unexpected, and definitely a book that had me yelling at my Kindle. 😂
Go read it and experience the chaos for yourself!
Review of advance copy received from Author
🪩Dark/ Mafia romance
🪩Why choose
🪩multi POV
🪩Enemies to allies
🌶️ 2.5
A debut that had me genuinely surprised this was a debut!
What would you do to save your sister? 👀
Lyra is stripping at night to pay off a debt that landed in her lap, but she is SO much more than T&A. She has like this analysis job or some shit during the week hours, hella good with math. She’s smart, determined, and independent.
Then we have Kane—the collector Lyra absolutely despises. Except… I could see those underlying feelings. 👀 “You’re the one thing in the world I’ll die still wanting” 😍 And Dante? Mysterious, intriguing, completely obsessed, and honestly… I had a love/hate relationship with that man. 😂
The two MMCs bring some enemies-to-allies energy, and their banter definitely kept things entertaining. There are some harder moments in this one, along with a decent plot twist and a girl-friendship vibe that I really enjoyed.
Overall, this felt like a woman empowering, quick, fun read—perfect for picking up when you need something entertaining between series or thick books.
🪩Why choose
🪩multi POV
🪩Enemies to allies
🌶️ 2.5
A debut that had me genuinely surprised this was a debut!
What would you do to save your sister? 👀
Lyra is stripping at night to pay off a debt that landed in her lap, but she is SO much more than T&A. She has like this analysis job or some shit during the week hours, hella good with math. She’s smart, determined, and independent.
Then we have Kane—the collector Lyra absolutely despises. Except… I could see those underlying feelings. 👀 “You’re the one thing in the world I’ll die still wanting” 😍 And Dante? Mysterious, intriguing, completely obsessed, and honestly… I had a love/hate relationship with that man. 😂
The two MMCs bring some enemies-to-allies energy, and their banter definitely kept things entertaining. There are some harder moments in this one, along with a decent plot twist and a girl-friendship vibe that I really enjoyed.
Overall, this felt like a woman empowering, quick, fun read—perfect for picking up when you need something entertaining between series or thick books.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC review:
What an amazing read and a debut at that! I have to get this off my chest by I hated Dante and Kane in the first part of the book but mostly Dante. The way both character were redeemed in part 2 made me fall in love with them again even though Kane absolutely stole my heart! Lyra’s character was so lovable because who doesn’t love a baddy and might I add very intelligent FMC. Being able to see her intelligence unfold in part two was so interesting and satisfying to read. This why choose was a little different but given the characters personalities it just worked. The twist and turns towards the end had me on the edge of my seat! This was a wonderful story of three people with childhood traumas, loss, anger and grief that has affected them as adults. The fact that they were all able to find each other and heal was so rewarding to see. I’m excited to follow more of Lily’s upcoming work! This is a dark romance and some topics may not be suitable for everyone so please make sure check the trigger warnings.
What an amazing read and a debut at that! I have to get this off my chest by I hated Dante and Kane in the first part of the book but mostly Dante. The way both character were redeemed in part 2 made me fall in love with them again even though Kane absolutely stole my heart! Lyra’s character was so lovable because who doesn’t love a baddy and might I add very intelligent FMC. Being able to see her intelligence unfold in part two was so interesting and satisfying to read. This why choose was a little different but given the characters personalities it just worked. The twist and turns towards the end had me on the edge of my seat! This was a wonderful story of three people with childhood traumas, loss, anger and grief that has affected them as adults. The fact that they were all able to find each other and heal was so rewarding to see. I’m excited to follow more of Lily’s upcoming work! This is a dark romance and some topics may not be suitable for everyone so please make sure check the trigger warnings.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Nobody’s Angel is a fast paced Dark Romance with a mafia subplot.
Lyra was definitely a character I could relate to and root for. She’s a more forgiving person than me, but she’s also relatable because so many of us dark romance readers know what it’s like to choose to stay at one point or another. The author gave me a different ending than my own story and that’s what makes dark romance so healing.
The plot twist successfully brought together the romance and mafia storylines and added danger and action to the book.
I had no idea how this was going to turn into a why choose, but it comes together in the end. This is probably a more realistic “why choose” scenario, but it also made me a bit sad. There is definitely a duo who gets more of a traditional relationship and then the other guy. I know everyone loves people different, so it makes sense, but my heart also hurt.
I read this book in less than 24 hours; it is a quick, engaging dark romance read, and I especially loved the elements of healing, accepting your own flaws, and redemption.
Great debut novel!
Lyra was definitely a character I could relate to and root for. She’s a more forgiving person than me, but she’s also relatable because so many of us dark romance readers know what it’s like to choose to stay at one point or another. The author gave me a different ending than my own story and that’s what makes dark romance so healing.
The plot twist successfully brought together the romance and mafia storylines and added danger and action to the book.
I had no idea how this was going to turn into a why choose, but it comes together in the end. This is probably a more realistic “why choose” scenario, but it also made me a bit sad. There is definitely a duo who gets more of a traditional relationship and then the other guy. I know everyone loves people different, so it makes sense, but my heart also hurt.
I read this book in less than 24 hours; it is a quick, engaging dark romance read, and I especially loved the elements of healing, accepting your own flaws, and redemption.
Great debut novel!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you for the oportunity to read this ARC. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Please take the trigger warnings at the start of the book seriously. The author didn't shy away from portraying the complexities of emotions and fears and how they affect the actions of people in relationships. The way the flaws and poor judgements were portrayed alongside the seemingly fairytale begining was a refreshing way to show how relationships aren't perfect. The FMC underwent so much character development under harsh circumstances but her resiliance and support from her sister and friends was a great part of the story. The character development the two MMCs went through is a refreshing addition that both were on their own journey and their mistakes shaped them and their own redemption in the book. Despite the difficult time they all went through, the HEA was lovely and not too rushed. I'm interested to see if the other characters also get their own stories.
Please take the trigger warnings at the start of the book seriously. The author didn't shy away from portraying the complexities of emotions and fears and how they affect the actions of people in relationships. The way the flaws and poor judgements were portrayed alongside the seemingly fairytale begining was a refreshing way to show how relationships aren't perfect. The FMC underwent so much character development under harsh circumstances but her resiliance and support from her sister and friends was a great part of the story. The character development the two MMCs went through is a refreshing addition that both were on their own journey and their mistakes shaped them and their own redemption in the book. Despite the difficult time they all went through, the HEA was lovely and not too rushed. I'm interested to see if the other characters also get their own stories.
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