Tuesday Reviews: Pas De Deux by Lina Harper

Aleksandr Drakov was never meant to be my Prince Charming.

He’s dark, ruthless, and powerful—and when he decides he wants something, he takes it. Including me.

I’ve survived my mental illness through rituals and rules, but he breaks every one. He buys my ballet theatre like it’s nothing to remind me that every part of me belongs to him. I should be scared. Instead, I crave him. And that terrifies me more.

Because men like Aleksandr don’t fall in love. They consume.

Evangeline Vale is forbidden in every way that matters.

She’s too soft for my world. Too innocent. A ballerina on the edge of stardom, and the sister of the man I hate most.

I know I should leave her untouched. But I can’t. I want her breathless. Ruined. Mine. And I’ll destroy anything that stands between us.

Even her world.

Pas De Deux by Lina Harper was such an addictive read. The mix of ballet and mafia romance pulled me in right away, and the tension between Eva and Aleksandr was so good. I especially loved that he falls first and is completely down bad for her. Their relationship had that perfect mix of intensity, sweetness, and chaos. The forbidden love aspect and the Romeo and Juliet parallels just made everything hit even harder.

I also really appreciated the emotional depth. Eva’s mental health was handled in a way that actually added to the story, and Aleksandr’s background made his character feel more layered than your typical morally gray love interest. The pacing kept me hooked, and the text messages throughout were such a fun touch. The spice was great too and didn’t take over the plot. My only reason for giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that some parts felt a little familiar for the genre, but overall it was such a fun and engaging read. I’m definitely excited for the next book.