I started reading Shey Stahl’s books back in 2013, and she quickly became a go-to author for me. Then I hit a reading slump, and somewhere along the way I forgot just how much I loved her writing. I’m so thankful Shey gave me an ARC of Sin For Sin because this book reminded me exactly why I fell in love with her stories in the first place.
She absolutely nailed the voice of a 15-year-old boy in Cedar, it felt raw, real, and completely believable. And Enzo? I loved him. He had me laughing so many times with his comments, but he’s also loyal, hot, dark, obsessive, and fiercely protective in that way that makes you completely obsessed with his character.
Mazy went through so much, and watching her fight through everything with strength and resilience made me love her even more. She’s the kind of heroine you root for from beginning to end.
This story delivers mafia ties, forbidden love, and nonstop action that keeps you on edge, always needing to know what happens next. There were even moments where I kept hearing that TikTok sound in my head “Yep, that’s me… you’re probably wondering how I got here” and it was almost always Enzo in some chaotic situation.
And this quote? I loved it:
“Do you know the difference between a hero and a villain?
The hero will lose the girl to save the world.
The villain— he’ll burn the world down to keep her alive.”
So good. I’m really glad this book brought me back to Shey’s writing, and now I’m already wanting more.