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Elmreads gave 5 stars to Caught Up (Into Darkness, #2) by Navessa Allen
ARC REVIEW: Caught Up by Navessa Allen

I was indifferent towards Lights Out, I liked it, it was okay, but Caught Up? Hollllllly Shit. I devoured it. 😮‍💨��

This sequel is one of those rare times where book two completely outshines book one in every single way. I gave Lights Out 3.5 stars, but this one? Solid 5.

This was also my first mafia romance and you know what I think I get it. It wasn’t too dark I don't think so if you're dipping a toe into the dark romance world, this is the perfect place to start.

We follow Nico “Junior�� Trocci, cousin of Aly from Lights Out. He’s trying to leave the Mafia world behind and live a legit life but he’s still haunted by the girl he loved and lost as a teenager: Lauren Marchetti. Lo is now thriving, running an exclusive play club called Velvet with her chaotic, hilarious roommates Ryan and Taylor, and working as a successful camgirl. Not the innocent, quiet girl he used to know!

Lauren is everything I love in an FMC. She's feminist, independent, sex positive, and unapologetically herself. Navessa clearly did her research too and it shows. Lo’s confidence in her job, the way she advocates for others in the sex work industry, the lack of judgement etc it was all written with care and nuance and made her feel like a really well rounded character.

Also obsessed with the roommate dynamic in this book. Its not often that side characters add this much to the story but they added so much comic relief I just loved them. Ryan (who I read as non-binary) was written so naturally and respectfully, no over explaining or turning gender identity into a plot point. Just vibes and hilarious banter which I loved.

Nico is your typical posessive, bad boy FMC who wears leather and rides a motorbike, has tattoos etc etc. A mafia man who is feral, obsessed, and on his knees for Lo.

But number #1 character award goes to Nonna. The absolute queen. Her “one penis for fifty years�� line lives rent free in my brain I was actually howling.

Lo owns a club called Velvet and these scenes were some of my favourite parts of the whole book. They were sexy, fun, full of tension and so much chemistry. I’m crossing everything that we get more Velvet content in book three because I never wanted to leave.

THE CONFESSION BOOTH SCENE?? Forgive me father for I have sinned and I do not regret it.

This book was such a huge step up from Lights Out for me. The plot was more cohesive and well thought out, the pacing kept me hooked, and the writing felt more polished and confident. I cannot wait for the third instalment in this trilogy. I'm assuming we’re being set up for a Stefan book�� or maybe Tyler & Stella?? Either way, I’m ready.

Huge thank you to Navessa Allen & Quercus Books for this Arc. What a lucky duck I am. 🐥��

Elmreads is 70% done with Caught Up

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:59:27 -0700

Elmreads is 70% done with Caught Up.
Elmreads wrote: the confession box scene MISS NAVESSA did not come to play!!!!!!

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this was supposed to be 70% not page 70 lmfao

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