BOOKWORM REVIEW: Savage Hearts by J.T. Geissinger
STEAM: 🔥🔥🔥.5
The Queens and Monsters series just keeps getting better and better that I almost feel bad at the high bar that Brutal Vows (Book Four) must meet.
Malek wants vengeance, and Declan, the hero of Carnal Urges, is his target. The ghost assassin of the Russian Bratva never misses his mark, but when he crosses paths with Riley, he finds that he is distracted from his main objective.
Riley did not sign up for this. She is not even speaking with her sister Sloane, Declan's beloved and her complete opposite, and now she is in the middle of Malek's war with Declan. When the Ghost takes her away, is she in danger, or will she find that she has more similarities with her sister when it comes to love?
Just when I thought the bar could not be set higher, Malek and Riley's story elevated the series with its witty banter, action-packed suspense, and spicy romance. The politics of this mafia world are certainly complicated, but J.T. Geissinger weaves a tangled web that engages completely. She develops incredible arcs, turning antagonists into lovable anti-heroes. Malek is no different. He is broody, mysterious, and deadly, but his kind heart and gentle hand, especially when it comes to Riley, make him so endearing.
And Riley! Her awkward but charming diatribes not only capture the hearts of those who cross paths with her but also this reader's. I feel so bad about her constant miscommunication with Sloane, making their sibling relationship so realistic and relatable. This was Riley's time to shine, however, and shine she did. She comes to her own, finding her strength and voice among strong personalities, and it was so beautiful to witness.
This book can be read as a standalone; Geissinger provides great context to the characters from previous books. While I was a bit uneasy about the potential love triangle, it was a nice segue to Spider's story, which comes next. I cannot wait!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Savage (adjective):
1) Not domesticated; wild and untamed
2) A brutal or vicious person
3) Malek Antonov
He’s a myth. A ghost. A legend.
A Bratva assassin so feared, some won’t even dare to speak his name.
He comes in search of vengeance for the death of his brother, but what he finds instead is me.
A girl he thinks is someone else.
Someone unrelated to the man who killed his brother.
Except I am.
And when he finds out my true identity, he decides to take me as repayment for what he lost.
Now, I’m a little bird trapped in a cage, and the only way to survive is to make friends with the monster who captured me.
But friendship isn’t what the monster has in mind.
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MEET J.T. GEISSINGER
J.T. Geissinger is a #1 international bestselling and Amazon All-Star author of twenty-eight novels. Ranging from funny, feisty romcoms to intense, edgy suspense, her books have sold over seven million copies and been translated into more than a dozen languages.
She is a three-time nominee in both contemporary and paranormal romance for the RITA® Award, the highest distinction in romance fiction from the Romance Writers of America®. She is also a recipient of the Prism Award for Best First Book and the Golden Quill Award for Best Paranormal/Urban Fantasy.
She hates selfies, adores cocktail hour, and passionately believes in true love.
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