Nikolai: Through The Devilвђ™s Eyes By Shandi Boyes Site

Even for those who know the plot, reviewers on The StoryGraph suggest it feels fresh and new rather than redundant. Final Verdict

Seeing Nikolai overcome the cruelty of his upbringing through his passion for Justine adds a new layer of "heartfelt heat" to their relationship. Nikolai: Through The Devil’s Eyes by Shandi Boyes

While the original story was told largely from Justine's perspective, this retelling offers a raw, unfiltered look into Nikolai’s mind. Raised in a violent criminal entity and tortured by his father, Vladimir, Nikolai is a man fueled by hatred and a longing for his father’s crown. Even for those who know the plot, reviewers

Readers get to see exactly what Nikolai was doing when he wasn't around Justine—why he made certain moves, how he gathered intelligence on her, and the true depth of his immediate obsession with his "ангел" (Angel). What Makes This Retelling Worth It? Raised in a violent criminal entity and tortured

The author includes added chapters that weren't in the original book, filling in the gaps of Nikolai's private movements.