This book shattered my heart into a million pieces in the best way possible. I can’t remember the last time i cried this much over a book. Every single chapter just kept tearing me apart. The subject matter is very dark & if you get triggered easily, make sure to check the warnings.
The protagonist, Estrella, is the most strongest character I have ever read. Not exaggerating. She has been through hell & back & still stays fighting. Also the best mom ever.
It deserved to be published for real. With some editors, I think this book is honestly a masterpiece. The imagery and writing style is so poetic, even if sometimes it’s can get confusing & not executed in the best way (but that’s where I believe this can be great as a PUBLISHED WORK with people to look over it.) this story deserve the praise. These characters also deserve the WORLD.
There is one part of the story where the author uses music to read along with the story, and it follows the flow of the story PERFECTLY, searing that tragic moment into the heads of readers. It was masterful, and I can’t believe this was an Wattpad of all places.
The one flaw is that I wish there was more world building for Silas’ character. Meaning that we know that he is one the the “three kings of the underworld” but as a mafia book, there isn’t much said about how he handles his business, or even what his business is. He’s described more as a solider than someone who is involved in illegal dealings (whatever that may be). By the midpoint, his actions follow that of someone heroic, going against the drug Viper, trying to take it down, but I wish we saw more conflict in the “evil” illegal business practices that he is involved in too, so that he is a more complicated conflicted character. Instead, the whole organization he runs feels just like a “Get revenged on Cain” hate group.
In conclusion, PUBLISH THIS BOOK SO I CAN GET MY HANDS ON A REAL COPY, PLEASE. NO MORE OF THIS AFTER OR KISSING BOOTH CRAP. ITS STORIES LIKE THESE THAT NEED RECOGNITION.
PS. Vince if you’re single give me a call 😉