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In the Beginning (Volkov Bratva, #1)
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bookshelves: crime-mystery-suspense-romance, mafia, boardingschools-college
Apr 27, 2014
bookshelves: crime-mystery-suspense-romance, mafia, boardingschools-college
2.5 Stars
I really liked this book in the beginning. However, once I passed 23% or so, I had a hard time with it. Also, once Mishca and Lauren became a couple, I felt the book became boring and dragged on. I had a hard time finishing this one.
What I Liked
1. Not a lot of swearing, compared to a lot of books lately.
2. Lauren's roommate, friends and co-workers.
3. How she meets Mishca.
4. How Mishca treats her and the things he does for her.
5. Lauren's mom and the family friend, Ross.
6. Mishca's sister, Alex.
7. Vlad.
8. The Halloween party and costumes at Mishca's night club.
Who or What I didn't like as much:
1. A good 70% of the book Lauren was clueless to the crime life of Mishca. Seriously? How can you be so in the dark when he's so well known all over, has Vlad follow him everywhere, and is secretive?
2. Anya. I knew she was a bad seed from the start and would do something.
3. Piper was a bit snobbish and annoying sometimes.
4. How Ross never knew who Lauren was dating over half of the book and then some.
5. Not getting the translation of the Russian words.
I really liked this book in the beginning. However, once I passed 23% or so, I had a hard time with it. Also, once Mishca and Lauren became a couple, I felt the book became boring and dragged on. I had a hard time finishing this one.
What I Liked
1. Not a lot of swearing, compared to a lot of books lately.
2. Lauren's roommate, friends and co-workers.
3. How she meets Mishca.
4. How Mishca treats her and the things he does for her.
5. Lauren's mom and the family friend, Ross.
6. Mishca's sister, Alex.
7. Vlad.
8. The Halloween party and costumes at Mishca's night club.
Who or What I didn't like as much:
1. A good 70% of the book Lauren was clueless to the crime life of Mishca. Seriously? How can you be so in the dark when he's so well known all over, has Vlad follow him everywhere, and is secretive?
2. Anya. I knew she was a bad seed from the start and would do something.
3. Piper was a bit snobbish and annoying sometimes.
4. How Ross never knew who Lauren was dating over half of the book and then some.
5. Not getting the translation of the Russian words.
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Reading Progress
April 27, 2014
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Started Reading
April 27, 2014
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April 27, 2014
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2.0%
"One minute my eyes are tearing up and the next I'm thinking: what?? These thugs couldn't possibly buy his answer based on the scene around them. These henchmen must be that stupid."
April 27, 2014
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13.0%
"I like every single character so far. Well, except the two henchmen, of course. Lauren has found an awesome and funny roomie who comes along with some great friends. Although, Piper can be snobbish. Even the place she's about to work for had characters making me laugh."
April 27, 2014
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56.0%
"I wish there was translation for the Russian words used in this book so I knew what the hell was being said. Even google translate sucks with helping. Sigh."
April 27, 2014
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60.0%
"Ok. Totally. Bored. The book was going great when they hadn't started a real relationship yet. And I liked it better with all of the side characters made up of co-workers and her friends. And someone please tell me how come she doesn't know he's in the organized crime scene? Everyone knows who he is and the way he's treated. She's clueless."
April 27, 2014
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Finished Reading
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Apr 28, 2014 12:05PM
Great review Jenn. This sounds like it could have been great. Sucks that is wasn't.
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I thought it was going to be a 4 star read. I was super excited for a great book finally. However, it did nothing for me. I wish it had gone better. There was some mob action in it that involved her however, there just wasn't enough action I suppose to hold my attention.
