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The book follows Virginia Hill’s quest to discover what happened to her friend Madeline. The story takes place in the 1930s and tells the story of Virginia’s rise through the Chicago mob.
Virginia was born in Alabama and had a tragic childhood, she escaped an abusive marriage and moved to Chicago for a fresh start. The story gives insight into her relationships with mafia legends like Bugsy Siegel and Joseph Epstein.
It was a fascinating read - historical fiction is a favorite genre and this book left me researching the life of Virginia Hill.
Thank you to NetGalley for an early review of the book

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Fierce, Flirty, and Full of Firepower
Mob Queen is like if The Godfather and your favourite sassy rom-com had a secret love child—and she’s wearing designer heels while plotting world domination. Erin Bledsoe delivers a high-octane story packed with attitude, ambition, and just the right amount of chaos.
Our leading lady? An absolute icon. She’s sharp, stylish, and perfectly capable of taking down bad guys while sipping espresso. The dialogue snaps, the tension crackles, and the vibes are pure boss energy. There’s crime, there’s drama, and there’s just enough romance to keep things deliciously messy.
It’s a four-star ride because sometimes the pacing gets a little wild (but hey, so does she), and there are moments you’ll wish for just a bit more depth. But honestly? You’re here for the fun, and Mob Queen delivers it in spades—with lipstick, leverage, and a whole lot of sass.

As someone who loves historical fiction grounded in true stories, Mob Queen by Erin Bledsoe was an irresistible read. It dives headfirst into the real-life rise of Virginia Hill, a woman who clawed her way out of 1930s poverty to become a key player in the male-dominated world of organized crime. Bledsoe’s vivid writing brings Depression-era Chicago and the glittering but dangerous mob scene to life, anchoring it all in Virginia’s journey from a waitress to a money-laundering powerhouse. What sets this apart is how it blends suspense, heartache, and ambition with the ever-present threat of violence—without romanticizing the world Virginia finds herself in.
What I loved most, though, was Virginia herself. She’s headstrong, sharp-witted, and unapologetically ambitious—a woman determined to write her own story, even when the odds are stacked against her. Her fictional investigation into her friend Madeline’s disappearance adds a haunting layer of mystery, but it’s her grit and vulnerability that made me root for her every step of the way. Fans of fierce, complicated women and atmospheric historical fiction will find Mob Queen a bold and addictive read. It’s not just a story about surviving the mob—it’s about daring to rise within it

Mob Queen is a very well written book. The point of view and storyline are interesting. The narrator really brought the characters to life. I would recommend this book to people interested in the Mob.