Our Thing

I’m going to start off by saying this book is a marathon! It is a long, long book! Now with that being said that doesn’t mean I didn’t read it in one sitting. This book is very good. It was a little hard to get into and fully understand what was happening at certain parts but I think that had to do with me not reading the first book in the series. I know that they can be read as stand alone but I do think the fist book would give some insight during a part of this book that didn’t make much since to me during my first read through. The book is told by a young girl just as she turns 18 and is finally noticed by a boy, actually a man, (who I’d much older than her) who she has been crushing on for years. As she enters his life and they figure out what they mean to each other she also enters his world of gangsters, violence and secreTs. It is a story that has been told be for but in a different light, at least in my opinion, as this book takes place in Australia and involves Sicilian gangsters which is different for me at least co,pared to what I have read before. One of my favorite parts about this book since it is told by the female character (I guess I should mention her name is Cassidy) is that when those around her and in Max’s (the male character whose name I forgot to mention) world speak in Sicilian we aren’t told what they are saying and are left just as confused as Cassidy at times! Overall I really REALLY enjoyed this book, were there parts I would take out to make it a bit easier to understand absolutely but it is fantastic and I’m waiting with bated breath for the 3rd book to continue the story! The only reason this book is not 5 stars is because it does drag on a bit at times and is hard to follow a bit as well but trust me when I tell you to keep with it because you will be rewarded with an excellent story with characters you will actually be invested in and you too will be scratching at the bit for the next book!

4 stars
Although I did not read the first book, you had me at Mafia, Ballerina, possessive man, and did I say Mafia...
Yes, this had all of that. Strong writing and the promise of more.

WOW!!! Our Thing by Nicci Harris was totally amazing. Definitely a must read book!!!

We have Cassidy, an 18 year old ballerina who lives, breath, and sleeps dance. But has had a crush on Max Butcher since he saved her brother when they were children. She only finally gets close to him on her 18th birthday due to her friend hanging out with him. So we go on an emotionally roller coaster of what they will lead to or if it will be anything at all.

Max Butcher, notorious bad boy as the community knows him. He is not a relationship type of guy and is proud of it. He is known for his reputation of fighting/boxing. Will this all change when Cassidy comes into his life or will he keep her at an arm's distance.

I was sad about how the book ended and he did not learn about what happened after, but that means there could be another book which I am hoping. I believe this book definitely is for mature readers and can be a standalone book like stated, but also makes me want to read the others to understand the story better. I loved how the author gave very descriptive details on what happened at times. It caused me to be able to visualize what was happening in that exact moment. I will also admit this was a book I was able to sit and read all day due to being so absorbed into it.

Definitely again a mature readers book and a total recommendation!!!

Thank you so much NetGalley for this digital ARC! I loved this book. I normally find at least 1 or 2 flaws with every book or something that i wish was different but the only flaw i found with this book was that I didnt read the first book! This book was everything. Love, sex, violence, sexual innuendos,,,whats not to LOVE! Bring it on book 3!