All the Broken Pieces

I will start off by saying this book has exceptional spice, painful but realistic angst, and the explosive pacing I’ve come to expect from a dark mafia romance. That said, I do have some complaints. The narrative feels like it slips back and forth from present to past tense, which isn’t super detrimental to the overall quality of writing, but did leave me scratching my head and re-reading sentences a few times. My larger problem, however, is that this is not a standalone story. It clearly follows No Saint chronologically, so even if it highlights a new couple, it uncovers key information from No Saint that will no longer be a suspenseful experience or surprise when I read that story. So, did I like it? Yes. Do I wish it had been clear before I got to the first massive spoiler flashback that I should go back to No Saint first? Also yes.

Standalone dark romance is a part of the author's corrupted world within Twisted City Duet and No Saint. These drew me into their dark depths, and All The Broken Pieces was a heart-wrenching compliment.Atlas Saint, part of the ruling family that owns the city if Redhill. Understanding No Saint and his resultant grief and nightmares 💔 helps, but the author gives enough backstory to keep this a standalone.Emery, Atlas's stepsister, the light in his darkness, his Firefly.One unknown night of unattached and meaningless hot 🔥💋🔥 moments leads to more.A quick step-sibling taboo read with lots of steam 🔥💋🔥 Suspense comes from her passion of 🐶🐱 and outside forces cresting a hostile environment and puts her in a bind.Enzo's Pretty Reckless is next 🥰

This is a light mafia romance with dark elements so check your triggers. I love the twists of this book and how it’s an interconnected standalone. There’s found family troupe, which is rare in a mafia story, as well as forbidden romance elements. One word, Firefly….. greatest nickname of all time. If you enjoyed Sophie Lark this is a darker version. If you enjoyed Dangerous Temptation by Danielle Lori you will love this! A classic

Ria Wilde does it again. Atlas and his Firefly. Atlas owned my heart from the beginning. He didn't believe he deserved anything good in his life. Darkness surrounded him until his beautiful, innocent firefly came along. God he was so broken you couldn't help but love him. This story is beautiful and heartbreaking all at once. A must read.

Ria has done it again!! This book was such a good read! My heart broke for Atlas but I love him so much! Be sure to check the TWs if you have any.

Emery is the light to Atlas’s dark. When Atlas is with Emery he feels alive but because he is surrounded in darkness he thinks that she is too pure for him. He keeps her at arm’s length and that is his way of protecting her from him. But none of that matters because Emery sees Atlas for who he is she really sees him and breaks down those walls that he so desperately puts up. Loved this book can’t wait for the next.

ARC Review:4.5 Stars / 3.5 Chili PeppersAll The Broken Pieces was my first Ria Wilde book and I was not disappointed. I really liked that Ria dove right into the action and didn't waste time with a lot of exposition. It did leave me wondering who the Saints were and what their sway is in this town where Atlas and Emery live, but even without not knowing all the details, the author has the reader quickly invested in the story and characters.As a dog mom of three rescue pups, I loved that Emery runs a shelter. It warmed my heart to no end that she's doing all she can to help dogs who have had a rough start in life and just need love, understanding, and compassion. So, yes while we've got a book with characters who are damaged, the underlying messaging around giving these dogs a second chance really spoke to me. Atlas has given up on himself, believing that his broken pieces aren't worthy of someone like Emery. I don't think it's a mistake that the shelter dogs and their broken pasts are supposed to be a mirror for Atlas.Emery and Atlas have an undeniable pull towards one another, but each hold secrets in an attempt to build walls around themselves. In reality, these walls keep out those who need inside but letting someone in isn't as easy as it sounds.I thoroughly enjoyed the hot chemistry between these two. Please check your trigger warnings when reading this book, you need to be prepared. This book does have the HEA you want, but how the characters get there is very tumultuous with never a dull moment to be had. Ria Wilde reminds us with Atlas and Emery that love looks different for each and every couple and love isn't always an easy road.Highly recommend this read.

All The Broken Pieces by Ria WildeI had the opportunity to receive this ARC. I was a bit nervous to start it since it was my first read from this author. I know it said it was a standalone, but it looked like Atlas story started at the end of No Saint: A Standalone dark romance by Ria Wilde. At first, I wanted to read No Saint to make sure I was able to get a full grasp on Atlas but decided to continue reading the ARC instead and I'm happy I did. Ria was able to keep me as the reader informed of the back story on Atlas while at the same time keeping me intrigued with all the details.Atlas was battling lots of demons and Emery coming along was just what he needed. The story kept me connected since the beginning until the end. Emery was the ray of sunshine that Atlas didn't know he desperately needed and don't even get me started on how the story concluded and how Atlas got to seek the revenge he wanted for Emery. Loved it!Now I'm headed to read No Saint because like I said Ria kept me completely intrigued with Gabriel's story and how it connected with Atlas. I can't wait for Enzo's story next!

I really was glad we would get Atlas's story and it was heartbreaking. I just wanted to wrap him up and hug him. I really liked Emery and him together. This had some twists, some spice and some satisfying endings for some.

After reading No Saint, I was really keen to read Atlas’ story. Highly recommend reading No Saint first so you know about Atlas’ demons and past to really understand the plot and characters. The events in the prior book really did a number on him and he struggles to forgive himself over what happened, convincing himself he’s doomed to live his life filled with pain and sorrow. Until Emery 🖤I wasn’t prepared for how emotional this book would be. I was dragged right in, feeling immense sadness for Atlas while he battled with his demons. At times I didn’t love some of the things he said and did, and wanted to hit him, but could understand the reasons behind why as he’s in a stage where his guilt is haunting and chaining him and he’s just trying to survive. He is broken and morally grey, learning how to cope in unimaginable circumstances and how to let Emery in to help him heal.Emery's personality, bravery and perseverance went so well with Atlas' personality and she really was the light to his dark, breaking down his walls. They tried to fight their chemistry but in the end, Emery chased away his darkness and he was able to let that light in. The epilogue was perfection and made everything they had been through worth it 👌There may be a lot of push and pull in their story, but it’s definitely not a slow burn. It’s sexy and spicy, as these two have incredible chemistry and it’s instant (and constant) while playing a major role in how Atlas copes. The spice was off the charts good! From the first page, it started with a bang and I was hooked. It was past paced but it was so well done that it wasn’t lacking a single thing and a five star read for me.

4★/53🌶/5One night stand, regardless how hot, intense, spectacular and memorable it was, meant to stay one night stand. But not for Emery and Atlas, especially when they meet again, finding out to be stepsiblings. Forbidden, taboo relation don't stop them, only intensify strongly af attraction, lust and desire. Emery, being forced into arranged marriage, trying to find a way out of it, and save what's close to her heart. One wrong move and she can lose everything, but not with Atlas next to her. Protective, obsessive, dominant alpha, who has only one agenda: make her His.Atlas is broken and hurt, fighting demons and darkness surrounding him, and only light and brightness in his life is Emery. And he will do anything to keep her.I loved both of them, their personalities, how, despite opposites, well they are in harmony together. How they grow together, strengthen up, helping each other to fight their battles.

Book was good. Not as action packed as first but it was nice all the same. What scumbag the parents are and jack thank god they all got their deserts. Book was good I would recommend