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j_the_bookworm's review against another edition
5.0
Beautifully heartbreaking and bittersweet
Two people who've been through so much, find each other in a situation they don't want to be in. Dante doesn't want to do what he's being groomed for and El just doesn't want to feel like a prisoner anymore. The attraction is their but neither will speak or act....other people are working their own agenda to get their way. Grab this and see what brings these two and the family closer then before. The family comes together through heartbreak. Family first..blood in, no of!
Two people who've been through so much, find each other in a situation they don't want to be in. Dante doesn't want to do what he's being groomed for and El just doesn't want to feel like a prisoner anymore. The attraction is their but neither will speak or act....other people are working their own agenda to get their way. Grab this and see what brings these two and the family closer then before. The family comes together through heartbreak. Family first..blood in, no of!
babs_reviews's review against another edition
4.0
Yeah, I'm not ready to review this one.
This one hurt to read.
This one hurt to read.
beckyrendon's review against another edition
5.0
It hurts so good
Anger will tear apart your soul. It will steal your joy. It will leave you hollow needing more anger to fill you.
Giving the monster more anger won't tame this beast. Love will bring this monster to his knees. It will make him whole and will make him more. She just has to make him see it.
The EE crew has,have, and will always be like family to me. Love, loss, and bullets seem to be my thing. Hurting with them. Loving with them. Losing with them. It takes a toll but even through the tears I would never want to be anywhere else.
Watching Dante become his name was a proud moment. Seeing him fall in love was wonderful. Feeling his resolve to be better priceless. The moment Dante learns, truly feels what it means to be family is everything. It isn't a happy moment; It's downright destruction. Mayhem. It's loss. It's heartbreak. It made me actually love Dante.
I liked the angry kid. I liked him more when he pulled his head out of his butt. But the moment Dante became one of the family to me is this moment: "And suddenly, I had no problem whatsoever with killing someone who promised to love him till their dying breath. Because she lied. Not just to him. But to all of us. And he was my brother. I added another tally mark next to the word revenge, and threw my first punch."
So welcome to the family Dante. Blood in no out.
Anger will tear apart your soul. It will steal your joy. It will leave you hollow needing more anger to fill you.
Giving the monster more anger won't tame this beast. Love will bring this monster to his knees. It will make him whole and will make him more. She just has to make him see it.
The EE crew has,have, and will always be like family to me. Love, loss, and bullets seem to be my thing. Hurting with them. Loving with them. Losing with them. It takes a toll but even through the tears I would never want to be anywhere else.
Watching Dante become his name was a proud moment. Seeing him fall in love was wonderful. Feeling his resolve to be better priceless. The moment Dante learns, truly feels what it means to be family is everything. It isn't a happy moment; It's downright destruction. Mayhem. It's loss. It's heartbreak. It made me actually love Dante.
I liked the angry kid. I liked him more when he pulled his head out of his butt. But the moment Dante became one of the family to me is this moment: "And suddenly, I had no problem whatsoever with killing someone who promised to love him till their dying breath. Because she lied. Not just to him. But to all of us. And he was my brother. I added another tally mark next to the word revenge, and threw my first punch."
So welcome to the family Dante. Blood in no out.
caseroo7's review against another edition
5.0
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I have loved the Eagle Elite series by Rachel Van Dyken since the moment I first started it. It has been a series that has continued for several books and never once disappointed me. Instead of losing steam like some do, this series has continued to get better and better, with each book being just as epic as the previous one. While this book can technically be read as a standalone, I wouldn't recommend it. Not only is the entire series worth the read, but I think that you might be a bit overwhelmed if you try and jump in here without the full backstory from the previous novels.
As the Nicolasi heir, Dante has been taken under the wing of the bosses for training. While Dante hates the world and family that he is a part of, he also wants revenge. El was rescued from the Russians by the Italians and is now under their protection. They are sent to Eagle Elite with Dante as her protector. The pull between them becomes hard for them to fight, but Dante also knows that the person El most needs protection from could be himself.
I really liked these two for one another. The connection and chemistry between them was so strong, and I felt like they were such a good fit. El had been through a lot, and while Dante had darkness he was also impossible for me to dislike. He did some things that drove me nuts and I hated how he was with El at first. He viewed her as the enemy, but luckily Dante was able to redeem himself here. El had been a pawn for so long and it was nice to see her finally being wanted for who she was really and not just for what having her meant.
Overall, this book was so good. I don't want to go into details and spoil what happens, though I know that there are those out there that will seek them out. I honestly never expected where this story went though, and I am glad that I just went into this one blind. I will say that while I did see things throughout this story leading to something big, it didn't make it any easier to read it when it happened. My heart breaks for a character that I have loved since the beginning and I need the next book to see what happens now. I know it won't be easy, but I trust that Rachel has a plan. If you have read this series from the start like I have, this book was so much fun to read because it really felt like we were back in beginning with the return to Eagle Elite and the power struggles going on. It was like returning home after being gone for awhile, and I loved getting back to everything I first fell in love with about Eagle Elite while also getting the next chapter in this epic saga. I seriously cannot recommend this series enough. It is one of my all time favorites and these books are ones that I could read over and over again without ever getting sick of them.
**ARC Provided by Social Butterfly PR**
I have loved the Eagle Elite series by Rachel Van Dyken since the moment I first started it. It has been a series that has continued for several books and never once disappointed me. Instead of losing steam like some do, this series has continued to get better and better, with each book being just as epic as the previous one. While this book can technically be read as a standalone, I wouldn't recommend it. Not only is the entire series worth the read, but I think that you might be a bit overwhelmed if you try and jump in here without the full backstory from the previous novels.
As the Nicolasi heir, Dante has been taken under the wing of the bosses for training. While Dante hates the world and family that he is a part of, he also wants revenge. El was rescued from the Russians by the Italians and is now under their protection. They are sent to Eagle Elite with Dante as her protector. The pull between them becomes hard for them to fight, but Dante also knows that the person El most needs protection from could be himself.
I really liked these two for one another. The connection and chemistry between them was so strong, and I felt like they were such a good fit. El had been through a lot, and while Dante had darkness he was also impossible for me to dislike. He did some things that drove me nuts and I hated how he was with El at first. He viewed her as the enemy, but luckily Dante was able to redeem himself here. El had been a pawn for so long and it was nice to see her finally being wanted for who she was really and not just for what having her meant.
Overall, this book was so good. I don't want to go into details and spoil what happens, though I know that there are those out there that will seek them out. I honestly never expected where this story went though, and I am glad that I just went into this one blind. I will say that while I did see things throughout this story leading to something big, it didn't make it any easier to read it when it happened. My heart breaks for a character that I have loved since the beginning and I need the next book to see what happens now. I know it won't be easy, but I trust that Rachel has a plan. If you have read this series from the start like I have, this book was so much fun to read because it really felt like we were back in beginning with the return to Eagle Elite and the power struggles going on. It was like returning home after being gone for awhile, and I loved getting back to everything I first fell in love with about Eagle Elite while also getting the next chapter in this epic saga. I seriously cannot recommend this series enough. It is one of my all time favorites and these books are ones that I could read over and over again without ever getting sick of them.
**ARC Provided by Social Butterfly PR**
bookboyfriendandhusbandmake3's review against another edition
5.0
I don't know if I will ever recover from this book.
Dante was meant to be a boss and I loved being able to sit back and enjoy the ride as the original elect guys did everything they could to help him prepare for the role.
El stole my heart as I read the pages and watched her transform through the pages, she found her strength and it was a beautiful thing to watch.
Dante and El from the moment they were introduced to one another the chemistry between them set the air around them on fire, I knew their story would be explosive and it was.
I'm looking forward to starting Eulogy as soon as possible.
Dante was meant to be a boss and I loved being able to sit back and enjoy the ride as the original elect guys did everything they could to help him prepare for the role.
El stole my heart as I read the pages and watched her transform through the pages, she found her strength and it was a beautiful thing to watch.
Dante and El from the moment they were introduced to one another the chemistry between them set the air around them on fire, I knew their story would be explosive and it was.
I'm looking forward to starting Eulogy as soon as possible.
talya_'s review against another edition
1.0
This book better make up for the disgrace that was the last book. In fact, if Val were to be killed in this book, I'd completely forgive the author for the previous book. :)
briandthemoon's review against another edition
Planning to reread by ebook instead of audio before giving a rating or review. I think the narration severely impacted my experience.
hoosieratheart12's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing!
I started these books this last spring, not knowing what I was getting into...they're all amazing. I was SOBBING at the end of this book, but I couldn't put it down! I absolutely adore Dante and El ❤️❤️ can't wait for Eulogy!
I started these books this last spring, not knowing what I was getting into...they're all amazing. I was SOBBING at the end of this book, but I couldn't put it down! I absolutely adore Dante and El ❤️❤️ can't wait for Eulogy!
thatashgirl83's review against another edition
5.0
Jesus this series just keeps ripping my guts out and stomping on them. I figured after Sergio I was done crying. but nope. 😿😿😿