This review does not contain spoilers for Dead of Wynter. A list of trigger warnings can be found on Goodreads and in the beginning of the book. You can read my review of the first installment, When it Raynes, on my blog, here.
TikTok... you have done it again. Right when I thought I was going to go on a mafia romance break, a video just had to pop up on my feed and here we are, continuing with the series. Dead of Wynter picks up right where When it Raynes left off, but we are now following Wynter, Rayne's sister, and Everett, the man who broke her heart years ago. You can feel the tension as soon as they come face to face with each other after years of being apart, and the dual POV really emphasizes how much pain they have been in without each other.
Things start off rocky between Wynter and Everett, but with the chapters short and moving quickly, we are shown their ever-evolving relationship. Even when Wynter was slamming the door in his face, Everett knows that he will never leave her again. She reveals some pretty vulnerable things about herself to him and why she reacts the way that she does, causing Everett to question how he was blind to the situation.
They have surprisingly great communication with each other, and are able to talk about a lot of traumatizing and vulnerable events that they have been through. The plot is definitely more structured than the first book, and flows at a rate that is still fast-paced, but still allowing for plot and character development to be well thought out. The BDSM aspects of their relationship require a lot of thought and slow progress as they become familiar with each other after eight years. Fyre does a great job on the smut scenes, and incorporates communication and vulnerability very well.
Still recovering from what the Russo family has done to them in the first book, the Frost family continues to be targeted and put in danger as Wynter and Everett's story continues to develop. They are all at risk, and with a potential mole in their organization, everyone is on edge and Everett refuses to leave Wynter's side.
Much like the first book, there is a decent amount of mafia politics that play a vital role in how close Wynter and Everett become, and we see the consequences of actions by both the Russo family and the Frost family on everyone's lives. A lot goes into play in keeping the girls safe and making sure that no one is hurt, and that means that Everett has to do things that he is not proud of.
We end with yet another wild cliffhanger that will leave you wanting more. The second installment of Frost Industries is even better than the first -- we get to see the familial relationships expand and see more to the rivalry between families, all while learning more about Wynter and Everett's past. I would definitely recommend this to fans of Fifty Shades of Grey and dark mafia romance readers.
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