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ALAMEDDINE, Rabih: Les vies de papierAaliya Saleh, 72 ans, les cheveux bleus, a toujours refus les carcans imposs par la socit libanaise. l'ombre des murs anciens de son appartement, elle s'apprte pour son rituel prfr. Chaque anne, le 1er janvier, aprs avoir allum deux bougies pour Walter Benjamin, cette femme irrvrencieuse et un brin obsessionnelle commence traduire en arabe l'une des oeuvres de ses romanciers prfrs : Kafka, Pessoa ou Nabokov. la fois refuge et plaisir aveugle , la
Aaliya Saleh, 72 ans, les cheveux bleus, a toujours refusé les carcans imposés par la société libanaise. À l'ombre des murs anciens de son appartement, elle s'apprête pour son rituel préféré. Chaque année, le 1er janvier, après avoir allumé deux bougies pour Walter Benjamin, cette femme irrévérencieuse et un brin obsessionnelle commence à traduire en arabe l'une des oeuvres de ses romanciers préférés : Kafka, Pessoa ou Nabokov.
À la fois refuge et « plaisir aveugle », la littérature est l'air qu'elle respire, celui qui la fait vibrer comme cet opus de Chopin qu'elle ne cesse d'écouter. C'est entourée de livres, de cartons remplis de papiers, de feuilles volantes de ses traductions qu'Aaliya se sent vivante.
Cheminant dans les rues, Aaliya se souvient; de l'odeur de sa librairie, des conversations avec son amie Hannah, de ses lectures à la lueur de la bougie tandis que la guerre faisait rage, de la ville en feu, de l'imprévisibilité de Beyrouth.
Roman éblouissant à l'érudition joueuse, célébrant la beauté et la detresse de Beyrouth, Les vies de papier est une véritable déclaration d'amour à la littérature.
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★★★★★ 4
4.5 ⭐ I loved it!
Format: Kindle
Excellent story line.
I have loved all in this book whisch was very smart.
My favorite gentleman here is Aodhan since the begining I fell for him.
The sex chemistry here was amazing!
The only thing I did not like was: they talk about class in the university but we never had a scene in that scenario the rest very good.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Fun, Smutty, and Just A Little Bloody
Format: Kindle
Thoughts: 💡
This book was exactly what I expected it to be, and I rather liked that. It was twisted and the characters are tormented, more towards the dark end of morally gray. The story eased into the spice, but I would still say that half of the story was smut and some of it was kinky. 😈
I read the series Boys of Briar Hall, so there were some secrets that I already knew and others that I could guess. My enjoyment came from reading about how the characters dealt with their secrets.
Coming into the series I knew that Becca would have an attitude and flaws and I really liked that Lawson stayed true to them. Becca’s development felt like it was earned. This wasn’t a dark novel where a billionaire sweeps in and all the FMCs worldly woes float away. She honestly had to learn to work and balance real issues and build some inner strength.
I don’t know yet if these characters will have the same sort of immortality that was prevalent in Boys of Briar Hall, so far they don’t and I’m hoping it stays that way.
Overall I can’t complain about the mechanics or grammar in the book. There were a few awkwardly stated phrases but I think it’s because they’re colloquially phrases so I let those slide.
We do get three other POVs in the story and I think that both Kaleb and Hardin were well developed. The final POV was a bit of a surprise and I still don’t know what Lawson intends for the character so I’m excited to see what happens in her next book.
Fun Bits:
⚜️ Riches to Rags
⚜️ Dark Secretes
⚜️ Kinky Smut
⚜️ Great Character Development
Spice Scale: 4 🌶️ 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Character Dev: 5 💙💙💙💙💙/5
Contemporary Romance: Gang, Enemies to lovers, Dark, RH 📘
POV: Multi 👩❤️👨
CW: Violence, Abuse, DubCon ⚠️
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Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2023
★★★★★ 5
☕️The need to claim her, mark her, break her, seared through me like white fire🎨
Format: Kindle
"Some trauma stuck with you and Kaleb's had fused itself to his bones like a demented shadow. Rearing it's ugly head whenever it got hungry, feasting on whatever stability he'd managed to regain since it's last meal."
"The need to claim her, mark her, break her, seared through me like white fire."
"I shivered at his touch, expecting to find disgust in his stare, but finding something else instead. Wonder. And something else. A sort of recognition that could only come from someone who knew the same level of pain. Of fear for their own life."
"In a moment of clarity, I realized I knew why a good guy would never be enough. Good guys didn't touch you like bad guys did. They didn't push the limits. Hold you down. Make you insane with need. Make you scream."
"I figured Becca was like a bad habit. All I needed to do was resist her long enough and I'd be free. I didn't want to be free. I needed to be free."
"Like he was waiting patiently for me to come to him, like he knew he didn't have to chase me anymore. Back to being my Mr. Dark and Gloomy. No. Not my. Never mine."
"Let the panic consume you. Accept it or else it'll never let you go. And then remember, you are stronger than you think you are."
Yes! This first book was everything. I have been very curious about Becca and her new love interests since I read The Crows series. This was packed full of action and the plot has me fully invested. The spice was spicin 🔥🔥🔥. The characters were fleshed out fully as well. This one left on a cliffhanger and I wanted to punch Aodhan. Although secretly my heart breaks for him 😂😭.
This follows Becca as she moved to CA and is attending Calarts. Her father cut her off, she has no money, so she has to start over by herself. She ends up running into Hardin and Kaleb who are brothers and cousins to the Saints from the crows series. Becca, while attracted to them, hates them as she blames their father for her mother's death. Meanwhile she meets another stranger named Aodhan who wants to take her on a date. Who is this mysterious Irishman? While Hardin and Kaleb are the kings and rule the LA area, a new Irish gang is trying to take their turff. Secrets are unleashed regarding Becca's past. Lives are lost. A war is breaking out. Secret identities are in the mist. Who will survive in this duet?
I always loved Becca from the other series. She has been through a lot and she's still healing from those events. You could see her growth in this first book. I love her fiery and badass self. Kaleb is a golden retriever and ray of sunshine when he's not stuck in his trauma. I love how outgoing and funny he is. His brother Hardin is the opposite. He doesn't talk. He's very angry and doesn't take crap from anyone. Aodhan is a mystery. He seems sweet and chill but also extremely broken. All of these men and Becca have heavy trauma going on. The spicy scenes between her and the brothers was so hot 🔥🔥🔥. They had insane chemistry 🥵. I'm curious how Aodhan will be added.
I loved seeing cameos from the crows and Ava! I hope we get to see more of them in the next book. I love how Sloane is such a fierce badass. The women in this series are just fantastic. Damien is a strong character and I'm excited to see how that unfolds. I also love Becca's new roommates. Onto the next book!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Soulless Saint
Format: Kindle
This is a spinoff featuring Becca, Hardin and Kaleb. You don't need to read the other Elena Lawson series to read this one. I didn't and I understood the plot easily. Becca is struggling to get back on her feet after her dad cuts her off. She finds a job and roommates and keeps bumping into Kaleb and Hardin. They are members of The Saints, Santa Clarita chapter. Their cousins are from the Thorn Valley chapter featured in the other series. Hardin is silent but deadly whereas Kaleb is battling demons and the world knows it. They've been asked to look after Becca, unbeknownst to her but they get too close and become obsessed with her. None of them can stay away from each other which puts Becca and danger from The Saints enemies. Can she survive more gang life violence? Becca wants to stay away but their chemistry is undeniable. This book has lots of violence and lots of passion. It's a thrill ride from beginning to end.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Soulless Saint
Format: Kindle
If you're looking for a dark, thrilling romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat, "Soulless Saint" by Elena Lawson is the book for you. This first installment in the Kings of Kilborn University dseries is an irresistible mix of passion, danger, and intense chemistry.
The story follows Becca, who moves to a new city to escape her past, only to find herself entangled with Kaleb and Hardin, crime lords known as the Sainted Kings. Initially tasked with protecting her, their relationship quickly evolves from animosity to an obsessive attraction that neither can resist.
Becca is our fiery fmc and she is trying to rebuild her life after being cut off by her father. Kaleb and Hardin are complex and compelling—Kaleb is haunted by his own demons, while Hardin is the silent, deadly type. Their interactions with Becca are electrifying, filled with tension and undeniable chemistry.
The book is packed with steamy scenes, raw violence, and unexpected twists that will leave you breathless. Just when you think you know where the story is going, Lawson throws in surprises that keep you hooked. The introduction of Aódhan, a mysterious and captivating character - needing more of him.
"Soulless Saint" is a fast-paced, gripping read that you won't be able to put down. If you love dark romance with multifaceted characters and high stakes, this book is a must-read. The ending will leave you eagerly anticipating the next book.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2024