Who Would Like This Book:
Looking for a gritty, addictive enemies-to-lovers romance with major angst and hot, complicated anti-heroes? 'Vicious' delivers a deliciously dark story fueled by emotional tension, layered characters, and sizzling chemistry. Fans who love a true bad boy with a compelling redemption arc, as well as readers addicted to drama, banter, and slow-burning passion, will be hooked. It’s also a great pick if you enjoy high school/second chance tropes or don’t mind morally gray leads who grow on you over time.
Who May Not Like This Book:
If you don’t enjoy bully romances, unlikable or downright toxic main characters, or an abundance of drama and emotional turmoil, this book will likely push your buttons in all the wrong ways. Some readers found Vicious just too mean for too long, struggled to buy the romance after the harsh treatment, or felt the story leaned too hard on familiar tropes and drama. If you need your romances wholesome or your heroes gentle, this one may not be your cup of tea.
About:
'Vicious' by L.J. Shen is a gripping tale that delves into the complex relationship between Barron Vicious Spencer and Emilia. Shen skillfully reveals the past history between the characters, keeping readers guessing and engaged throughout the story. The writing style is described as intense, with a mix of 18-year-old and 28-year-old perspectives, creating a captivating narrative that explores unresolved issues from the characters' past.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings for Vicious include bullying, sexual themes, references to emotional and physical abuse, and toxic relationship dynamics.
Has Romance?
There is a high level of romance present in Vicious, characterized by intense emotional connections and strong sexual chemistry between the main characters.
From The Publisher:
Emilia:
They say love and hate are the same feelings experienced under different circumstances, and it's true.
The man who comes to me in my dreams also haunts me in my nightmares.
He is a brilliant lawyer.
A skilled criminal.
A beautiful liar.
A bully and a savior, a monster and a lover.
Ten years ago, he made me run away from the small town where we lived. Now, he came for me in New York, and he isn't leaving until he takes me with him.
Vicious:
She is a starving artist.
Pretty and evasive like cherry blossom.
Ten years ago, she barged into my life unannounced and turned everything upside down.
She paid the price.
Emilia LeBlanc is completely off-limits, my best friend's ex-girlfriend. The woman who knows my darkest secret, and the daughter of the cheap Help we hired to take care of our estate.
That should deter me from chasing her, but it doesn't.
So she hates me. Big fucking deal.
She better get used to me. more
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2 comment(s)
looking for a toxic mmc with toxic friends? a man who finds a way to coerce the fmc to be around him?? this is the book for you!
Questo libro esalta una relazione tossica? Sì.
Vengono accettate cose che sono completamente fuori dalla realtà? Sì
Però è proprio questo il punto: chiunque si avvicini a un romanzo di questo tipo sa a cosa sta andando incontro e sa quindi che probabilmente leggerà cose che (si spera) vanno contro i propri principi morali.
Volendo trattare questa storia quindi per come è, mi sento di dire che
Vicious è un libro che da quello che promette.
Se avete voglia quindi di un bully-romance, con tanto angst, scelte sbagliate e spice (come piace definire adesso questo genere) allora questo è il libro che fa per voi.
Onesto, non straordinario.
3 stelle!
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Vicious?
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