The Sweetest Oblivion

Title: The Sweetest Oblivion

Series: Made #1

Author: Danielle Lori

Published June 20th, 2018

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Standalone: Yes

She’s a romantic at heart, living in the most unromantic of worlds . . . Nicknamed Sweet Abelli for her docile nature, Elena smiles on cue and has a charming response for everything. She’s the favored daughter, the perfect mafia principessa . . . or was. Now, all she can see in the mirror’s reflection is blood staining her hands like crimson paint. They say first impressions are everything . . . In the murky waters of New York’s underworld, Elena’s sister is arranged to marry Nicolas Russo. A Made Man, a boss, a cheat—even measured against mafia standards. His reputation stretches far and wide and is darker than his black suits and ties. After his and Elena’s first encounter ends with an accidental glare on her part, she realizes he’s just as rude as he is handsome. She doesn’t like the man or anything he stands for, though that doesn’t stop her heart from pattering like rain against glass when he’s near, nor the shiver that ghosts down her spine at the sound of his voice. And he’s always near. Telling her what to do. Making her feel hotter than any future brother-in-law should. Elena may be the Sweet Abelli on the outside, but she’s beginning to learn she has a taste for the darkness, for rough hands, cigarettes, and whiskey-colored eyes. Having already escaped one scandal, however, she can hardly afford to be swept up in another. Besides, even if he were hers, everyone knows you don’t fall in love with a Made Man . . . right?

Danielle Lori is now one of my most favorite authors. This book is a masterpiece. Danielle's writing style is elaborate, she expressed the characters' emotions remarkably. This book was filled with passion, emotion, warmth, tension, and humor.

I loved Nico, he was possessive when it comes to Elena. It was dangerous but passionate at the same time. He tried hard to fight his feelings for her but in the end, he just couldn't.

Elena was also a likable character. At first, she came out as a bit sassy, but as the story progress she turns out a young girl who just falls in love with Nico. She knows his reputation, tries to stay away from him, tried very hard to control her undeniable attraction and feelings for Nico but in the end, she couldn't.

I wish the book had more points of view from Nico, most of this book is from Elena's perspective. Nico's obsession with Elena was alluring and it made this book wonderful.

Nico had a different idea about Elena's reputation before because of the rumor and what she had done before meeting him. This changes when they got together and Nico slowly realized how inexperienced Elena was and it confused him. Elena also had different ideas about Nico but it slowly changed as they got closer. 

I didn't like what Elena did behind Nico's back but I understand her reasons. I think it also played a good part in the plot as Elena tells what actually happened and it clears Nico's confusion. 

The whole book they both had different assumptions about each other, but their attraction was so undeniable they couldn't help their feelings. The confession was almost at the end of the book and it was worth the wait.

I would definitely recommend this book. It's a must-read for people who love mafia romances with a possessive hero.