I don't know how I didn't discover this author until a few months ago, but I am so glad I did. I heard a lot about the first book in the series, Airborne, and I was very interested. After learning more at a book signing, I was all in with wanting to read Quinn's entire backlist. I haven't read it all yet, but I'm well on my way!
From the blurb:
THEY WANT LOYALTY. I'LL GIVE THEM HELL.
I know how to follow orders. It’s what got me through the Marines, and it’s what’s kept me alive working security at the Basilica casino. Keep my head down, enforce the rules, don’t ask too many questions. It’s not the future I planned after getting injured in combat, but it’s steady, and it keeps me in Antonella Rossetti’s good graces. As long as I don’t rock the boat, I’ll be fine.
Then I find my coworkers roughing up a performer from The Devil’s Dollhouse, and I make a decision I can’t take back—
I stop them.
The demon, Darby, tells me I should leave the Basilica’s gilded cage and go to work at the Dollhouse. I refuse, but when Antonella finds out about my act of mercy, she gives me a new order: take the job and use my position to feed her intel on what’s happening behind the Dollhouse’s doors.
Now, I’m straddling two worlds. By day, I’m Antonella’s loyal soldier. By night, I’m sinking deeper into the Dollhouse’s thrall, enamored with a demon who lures me toward a ruin I might not resist.
GreenwingReads review:
I don't know how I didn't discover this author until a few months ago, but I am so glad I did. I heard a lot about the first book in the series, Airborne, and I was very interested. After learning more at a book signing, I was all in with wanting to read Quinn's entire backlist. I haven't read it all yet, but I'm well on my way!
I really enjoyed Airborne and find the Dollhouse interesting and I love all the characters. This book gives readers a more in-depth look into the Dollhouse and what is happening with the Rosseti's, though that isn't entirely wrapped up in this one and will likely continue through future books.
Quinn's writing style is highly enjoyable and the worldbuilding and character development are top tier. I know some don't like the miscommunication trope, and there is some of that here, but I don't mind it, personally. I love found family series and this one definitely delivers on that.
I would recommend reading Airborne before reading Head Over Heels for the most enjoyment and best understanding. I have heard that the series is inspired in part by the Hazbin show, but I have never seen that and I didn't feel at all lost while reading. The romance is great, but it isn't the only plot line. There is plenty going on to keep the story moving and I never got bored. I don't usually pick up books over 250 pages because I anticipate growing bored with the characters and story. Two chonky books into this series and that hasn't happened!
The cover art for both is also fantastic. I plan to get this book in every available version because I prefer to read ebooks, but like to have the pretties for my shelf.
Head Over Heels is currently available as an e-book and paperback and can be read as part of your Kindle Unlimited Subscription
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