Machiavellian by Bella by Bella Di Corte proved to be a delicious treat. I am a huge fan of Mafia romances and I love reading about this world. The fight for territory, the consequences for betrayal, and the thirst for vengeance. In reality, I would not want to live in such a world, but on paper and in my fantasy it’s all good and as long as it remains that way.
Now that being said, this story hit all the right spots for me. I will not be going into what the story is about as I believe readers need to go into it as blind as possible. However, I will say this much Machiavellian is a story of revenge, redemption, forgiveness, healing, love and reinvention.
Mariposa and Capo Macchiavello both captured my heart. He with his wounded and fractured soul and she with her brave, proud and selfless persona. He was the wolf who had his heart set on vengeance and she the pretty and homeless butterfly who had suffered at the hands of those meant to protect her. His thirst for revenge took him on the road destined for destruction but her love and loyalty led him on the path to life. They brought out the best in each other and in the process discovered the power and beauty of love.
This was my first experience with the author, and it will not be my last. I enjoyed her writing, which I found engaging. This was one of those books which can be read in one sitting if you have nothing pressing to do. I had a wonderful time in the world the author created. The world may not have been unique but I enjoyed the way she portrayed her characters, her vivid descriptions which made it easy to visualise every occasion and reactions. There were some tense and suspenseful moments, which had me anxious about the characters.
The story evoked an array of emotions. It broke my heart to see the hell Mariposa went through from such an early age. Despite being considered the Pretty Boy Prince in the mafia world he would taste the bitter pill of betrayal from those closest to him. The story had its share of sadness, which was balanced out with feel good moments. It ended on a fitting note and left me contented and looking forward to the next book in the series.
Conclusion/Recommendation
Machiavellian was a wonderful start to Gangs of New York series. A satisfying read and one I would recommend to fans of Mafia romance.
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About Bella Di Corte
Bella Di Corte writes criminal romance that will steal your heart. She brings to life stories of men who walk the line between irredeemable and savable, and the women who force them to feel. She’s known for her rich world building and strong characters. She’s also an International Bestselling Author. Apart from writing, Bella loves to spend time with her husband, daughter, family, and four dogs. She also loves to read, listen to music, cook recipes that were passed down to her, and take photographs. She loves to connect with readers, so don’t hesitate to fill out this form if you’d like to reach out. She’s also on Facebook & Instagram (where she attempts to show off the previously mentioned photos). Bella was born and raised in New Orleans, a place she considers a creative playground.
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I’m really interested in this. Not my usual subgenre but it sounds really good.
Amazing review, I absolutely love Mafia books as well and this one I am very intrigued about after reading your great review. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome post and for putting this book on my radar.
You are welcome, Katiria. I hope you get the chance to read it.
Gerat review, Nadene! This sounds like well written read!
Thanks, Giselle.
Ohh, that sounds really good. Glad to hear you liked it.
Thanks, Mary. It was good.
It has been a long while since I read a mafia romance. I like to read good suspenses in that world, too. I’ll be putting this one on the list.
Enjoy. 🙂
This cover made me think it was a dark romance. I entered the giveaway – greedy fingers are crossed!
That’s what I thought too, I was getting ready to step outside my comfort zone. So I was pleasantly surprised. Good luck.
agree with DJ… and your 4.5 stars makes me think i should at least check this one out.. entered the giveaway too (thank you)
I always love those books that you can read in one sitting, they are the best! Never heard of this one or this author, but definitely looking more into this one.
I wouldn’t have picked this one up on my own, but like you, something about the darkness of mafia love is fascinating, and I don’t know about many books that cover it. The title is really an attention grabber too. Defnitely want to read this one. Hugs, RO
I think you would enjoy this one Ro. Hope all is well.
Great review 🙂 So glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you.
Wonderful review.