I’d like to start this review off by thanking NetGalley and Atria Books for this arc. Here is my honest review.

This book simply was not for me… dnf 37%

I made two mistakes going into this book :

1. not reading the first one because I’m 99.999% percent sure that there were some details in that book that were different from the movie.

2. Thinking that the book would be better than the movie (which it kind of was but at the same time not really)

There’s really nothing else for me to say. This book just didn’t fall into the category of what I typically enjoy reading.

Well, that didn't go the way I thought it would go. This trilogy has been an interesting ride and read for sure. It's dark, gritty, dirty and leaves you with more questions than answers at the end. Hyped up from the movies Netflix has made, it follows it all... Mostly. Laura and Massimo could be the ultimate Mafia King and Queen. But... stuff happens. So much stuff like it was all thrown in a blender and whatever came out, came out. It was an interest series to be read for sure.

The Next 365 Days is the third and final book in the 365 trilogy, following immediately after the conclusion of This Day. Laura has just been shot and lost her unborn child while trying to get free from her captors and get back to Massimo. In the aftermath, their relationship is more on the rocks than ever. There are still shady dealings and family business. Laura is still a self-centered prima donna who cannot get out of her own head. Massimo is still the controlling, emotionally abusive alpha male mafia don. Their relationship is based on Stockholm Syndrome after he kidnapped her for his own selfish reasons, and is more toxic than ever. Yet somehow I still found this book as compulsively readable as the first and second, even as I was in disbelief over how naive and selfish and generally dislikable I found all the characters. And finally, after reading the author’s note, I understand the whole point of the books - it’s highlighting the ridiculousness of the whole mafia romance and Stockholm Syndrome/falling for your captor, and romanticizing violence and pain, because if you’re weak and susceptible to being duped by shiny things in media, you’re probably not a critical or independent thinker in real life… remember, that all that glitters is not gold! It’s pretty clever for the author to write an entire book trilogy to make a mockery of an entire romance book genre and turn it into a criticism and commentary.

The Next 365 Days by Blanka Lipinska is book 3 in this series. It is the next chapter in the life of Laura and Massimo. First, the Netflix movies stay true to these books and picturing the characters from the movie bring these books to life. After revealing her pregnancy, married couple Laura and Massimo must learn to balance life and work especially when they often blend together. Overall, I loved the books, the show, and would love more!

The story was wrapped up nicely with a twist in my opinion of Lara's final choice. Lara seemed spoiled and frivolous with her heart. I would have liked to see a happier ending from Massimo with more emotional growth for him. I was disappointed because I liked his character.

Blanka Lipinska brings us the next chapter in the life of Laura and Massimo. After revealing her pregnancy, married couple Laura and Massimo must learn to balance life and work especially when they often blend together. Laura keeps learning about the ugly side of Massimo's business while coming to terms with being pregnant. Even with Massimo looking after her, there are still threats all around her. And with each threat, Massimo gets even more protective of her and now his unborn child. Eventually the web of lies and orders catches up with them and comes to a head. Will they be able to get past all of this? Will Laura and Massimo be able to compromise, or will someone always have to be the one in charge?

Blanka Lipinska brings us the next installment in this series. We find out what happens next after Laura reveals her pregnancy. We get to continue their story and see how they are working together to make a life for themselves. Laura and Massimo continue learning how to make their relationship work especially now that her best friend and her family are involved in their lives and they realize the truth of who she married. How will they handle all of these outside factors as they keep learning about each other and how to make it work? Or will it all become too much to handle? I am looking forward to seeing how their story ends in the final installment of this series.

I have received and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I would like to thank NetGalley and Atria Books, Atria/Emily Bestler Books for this privilege.

I've read the first two within the series so I was excited to hop on board for the third for a review. I haven't been a huge fan of the main character throughout the first two books, but she kind of grew on me during her character arc in the 3rd. There was still the same spice, but I felt there was more connection there this time for the characters.

There is so much I want to say and I just can’t find the right words. What I WILL say is go into this with an OPEN MIND! I almost psyched myself out from reading it when I went down the rabbit hole of reading the blurb/cover stalking when I wasn’t even done with book one and then reading all the negative reviews. At the end of the day, I thoroughly enjoyed LAURA’S STORY!! When you read reviews out of context, things can get misconstrued. One never knows how they will react to a devastating loss. No one knows what those actions will do to your spouse. Final thought….. Netflix #TeamMassimo………Books #TeamNacho

OMG!! It’s very rare that I give a book 5 stars. I just couldn’t put it down!! All I wanted to find out is who is Laura going to choose.? Will she stay with her husband Don Massimo or has Nacho tugged on her heart strings and will sweep her off her feet. This book was such a rollercoaster I just didn’t want to get off the ride.

Holy crap! What a whirlwind of a ride, but I am here for it. Laura and Massimo's relationship is in turmoil after the events that left Laura fighting to survive the attack. What will happen in the next 365 days?

While I find the actor that plays Massimo attractive, the character is a terrible person. I've said it from the first book review...what Laura and Massimo have is NOT LOVE! Laura slowly sees his true colors after spending time in book two with Nacho, the head of a rival mob family, who treats her like a fucking queen! This is my favorite book of the series so far because of Nacho! There are a couple things I could have done without, but I enjoyed seeing Nacho and Laura's relationship bloom.

Loved the author's note at the end explaining the moral of the story. "All that glitters is not gold, and money and the appearance of happiness do not make."

Thank you to Netgalley and Atria Books for giving me a digital ARC of this book in exchange for a honest review.

TW: Rape (on page), Animal Cruelty/Death, talks of abortion.

The next 365 days by: Blanka Lipińska
5/5⭐️

This is the final book in the 365 dni series (also seen as the super popular movies on Netflix)

Every book in this series has left me with my mouth open in shock. This book will keep you on your toes, while simultaneously slapping you in the face.

I want to also say that I rate my books off of entertainment, not quality. This was extremely entertaining.

These books were just so chaotic. You genuinely never know what’s going to happen next.

Am I upset about the ending? You know what maybe I’m upset about it. It was a good ending, but I was sad to see some things happen. They happened for a reason and it was good, but I wanted to scream and cry.

I cannot wait to see this be turned into a movie!!

This book begins where book two left off. We see Laura waking and recuperating. She starts living a life on the edge parting and clubbing as she comes to grips with what happened, the reality of her kidnapping and the reality of being the mafia boss’s wife. This book like the others has plenty of twist and turns you don’t see coming making this a fast page turner read! Tough choices need to be made will Massimo and Laura survive everything they’ve been through? Will their love be enough to get them through the hard days ahead? I voluntarily read and reviewed this excellent story.

3 out of 5 Stars

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Next 365 Days is the third and final book in the 365 Days Series. I liked The Next 365 Days.

This is the third book in the 365 days trilogy. You definitely need to read the first two books.

I have to say that I have a lot of mixed emotions about this book. I feel like some things that were a big deal in the first two books are give a mention a quick fix and no follow up.

I really enjoyed this series. Obviously the relationship between Laura and Mossimo is toxic (he did kidnap her after all) and her relationship with Nacho isn’t healthy either (again kidnapped her). In the beginning of the series I was all yay Mossimo (because this is fantasy not reality) and after this book I’m wondering what the heck is wrong with Laura that she puts her worth on a man. DO BETTER LAURA!!

Overall, I enjoyed the series. It was a good read, I enjoyed the storyline and there were some good spicy scenes. Please be aware This book could definitely be triggering to some people due to sexual assault.

Oh my god is all I can say about this book. We have seen Laura come a long way and in many ways we finally see what kind of woman she is. Being with Don Massimo Torricelli has changed her. She used to be a woman carefree, adventurous and now with Massimo she doesn’t know who she is. Death has knocked on her door twice and she knows life with Massimo will be dangerous. We see her struggling with what happened with Nacho at the island, the baby and now the aftermath of Massimo’s twin. Not only the death of his twin has softened him and it scares Laura how low he has become. I for one so wanted these two to be together forever and felt Nacho just well he interfered in many ways. Nobody messes with Massimo yet here he is going against the toughest Mafia boss like he’s just a little bug. The chemistry between Laura and Nacho is all there but actually kind of felt bad for Massimo seeing his family legacy fall down. All in all this was an okay ending to a series that not only blew away Netflix but also readers who don’t really see this kind of lifestyle. Massimo showed us a kinkier side to this world unlike what other authors have done Blanca Lipińska went above and beyond making us want a little Massimo in our life. Good book and sad it has ended wishful thinking there might be more with Laura and Nacho.

“I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own.”

3.5 Stars
This trilogy has been a ride. I'm not sure if it was a good one or not, but I think I'm glad I took it? Each book, which I've read before watching the corresponding movies, have sort of been mediocre, but they are also slightly addicting. Not quite a guilty pleasure, but still mostly entertaining.

Throughout the trilogy, I have really not liked Laura. She seemed whiny and bratty, and all around too immature. Even the author didn't seem to like her, saying in the Author's Note at the end of the book, "Massimo, as you can see, is not perfect or flawless, and Laura is stupid." I can't sum it up any better than that!

But I will say, the prologue kind of put me off this book, but a few chapters later, I started to figure out that this series was going to go the way of ACOTAR A Court of Thorns and Roses Hardcover Box Set. And I think that by the time I got to this book, I was here for that type of change, because previous characters were just not working for me as they were. I feel like things ended the way they were supposed to, and by the time we got there, I actually could almost tolerate Laura.

I do think this last book was my favorite of the series, and that likely had to do with the Hero, he was by far the best of the cast, closely followed by Olga and Domenico. I would love to see them get their own story, even though it seems like it was pretty much already told. They just seem like a more interesting couple.

I am not sure how I feel about this one. the kidnapping was alway a bit much and seeing laura change one mobster to another felt ridiculous but i suppose real in this situation. I was glad to get a resolution to this story but it felt wild but i guess how we got here was a wild ride too.

I know that maybe people won't agree with me, but I actually don't hate the ending. I find it to be very suitable for the book, because after all of what happened, I would have chosen a similar ending.
No woman should live through abuse - of any type - or fear or terrorizing. We have a right to be free, and do whatever we want with our lives. Make our own decisions, and ight for what we believe in. So I don't understand why such ending had such heat on it. What's wrong with it? She made the right choice, she decided to NOT LIVE THROUGH ABUSE. I support her fully, and I hope that one day people would get to see it with similar eyes and understand that ending the author made a BRAVE choice and support her and respect her for it .

Overall, a great book. I really enjoyed seeing the development of the characters. You definitely should check trigger warnings/content warnings before ready this, though. It caught me by surprise. This book had a lot of the great spice we had in the previous books and also an amazing love story.

THE NEXT 365 DAYS By Blanka Lipinski
I am still trying to decide what I thought exactly about this book. Massimo is so different than in the 1st two books. The blurb on the book has little to do with what is happening in the book.
Nacho's character as a surfer guy who was laid back, loving and so devoted to Laura. However, it didn't ring true that he would be a mafioso and a kidnapper and be enamored of Laura, then have very little to do with the mafia world as the Don. In my opinion, this is 3 stars.