Synopsis

For years, I've been groomed to be my brother's shadow. To protect my father's heir, who will one day take over from him as the Kumichō of the Yakuza, I'm forced to dress and act like a man when I'm out in public. The ruse works, and when I'm grabbed off the street by the Sicilian mafia, I'm in for a world of pain. Augusto Vitale, a ruthless and unforgiving capo, wants revenge for what the Yakuza did to his younger brother, and I'm the one paying in blood. That's until Augusto realizes I'm a woman and I'm set free. I think it's the last I'll ever see of him, but then my father comes up with a plan that will ensure I live the rest of my life in hell. Once again, I find myself at Augusto's mercy, but this time he has no intention of letting me go.

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My review

I really loved the premise of Craving Revenge: a woman who has to spend years pretending to be her brother, and a man who makes a terrible mistake but is willing to do anything to earn forgiveness. It's an entertaining, intense, and fast-paced story — the kind that grabs you and doesn't let go. Yuki is a heroine you can't help but want to protect, and watching Augusto go from revenge to absolute devotion is exactly the kind of arc I love. If you're in a reading slump, I'm certain this book could pull you out of it. Perfect for when you need something to reconnect you with reading.

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