Brutal Prince

Aida Gallo , the spirited daughter of a Chicago mob family, is a force of nature. Her father, Enzo , struggles to contain her wild spirit. During a family dinner, fireworks from the rival Griffin family's party catch her eye. Feeling excluded, Aida suggests crashing the party, much to her brothers' delight. Despite their father's disapproval, Aida 's impulsive decision sets the stage for a night of chaos, highlighting the simmering tensions between the Gallos and Griffins. Aida and her brothers infiltrate the Griffin party, a move that threatens the fragile peace between the families. Inside t

Theme 1: Fireworks and Family Tensions

Family and belonging sit at the heart of Brutal Prince. Sophie Lark examines how the bonds we're born into — and the ones we choose — define us in ways we often don't recognize until they're tested.

Theme 2: Uninvited Guests and Unseen Rivalries

This thread running through Brutal Prince gives the story its emotional weight. Sophie Lark weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 3: A Dangerous Proposal

This thread running through Brutal Prince gives the story its emotional weight. Sophie Lark weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

What Readers Say About Brutal Prince

Brutal Prince has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by Sophie Lark's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.

A Passage Worth Sitting With

"Fireworks and Family Tensions" — Sophie Lark, Brutal Prince

About the Author

Sophie Lark is the author of Brutal Prince. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.