"Sordid" by Nikki Sloane is a dark and intense story that revolves around the characters of Luka and Addison. Luka, portrayed as a devil anti-hero, becomes obsessed with Addison, a good girl with secrets. Their paths collide, leading to a series of events filled with bloodshed and dark desires. delves into themes of non-consensual sexual scenes, obsession, darkness, and the clash between light and darkness, creating a fast-paced and captivating narrative that explores the complexities of their relationship.

Characters:

The characters are complex and controversial, with Luka as an obsessive anti-hero and Addison as an intelligent yet naive heroine, creating a dynamic filled with tension and chemistry.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is provocative and captivating, effectively evoking strong emotions while blending suspense with steamy encounters.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot features a dark and gritty journey that builds up tension, focusing on a complex and controversial relationship with elements of captivity and power.

Setting:

The setting moves from a frat house to a male character's home, rooted in a college environment and enhanced by dark familial elements.

Pacing:

The pacing is fast, marked by an engaging narrative that rapidly escalates tension and conflict in the characters' relationship.

I tugged at the knee-high white stockings and smoothed down my plaid skirt. It was much too short. The blouse of the sexed-up schoolgirl costume didn’t have buttons to close above my bra. The white sh...

Notes:

The book features a complex relationship between Addison, a premed student, and Luka, her TA from a mobster family.

It begins with non-consensual elements, which some readers find disturbing.

The narrative includes themes of obsession and captivity.

Despite the controversial start, some readers still felt a connection with Luka's character.

Addison and Luka's chemistry is described as intense and combustible.

The setting shifts drastically from a frat house to Luka's family home after the first few chapters.

The book is praised for its dark and gritty tone, evoking strong emotions from readers.

Nikki Sloane is known for creating morally ambiguous characters that challenge readers' beliefs.

The story is part of a larger duet, with the first book focusing heavily on non-consensual themes.

Trigger warnings are necessary for readers due to the sensitive content involved.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book contains high content warnings for themes of non-consensual acts, dubious consent, violence, and kidnapping.

Has Romance?

The book contains a high level of romance, albeit presented in a dark and controversial manner due to the circumstances of the relationship.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

It took me years to find the courage to speak to Luka. He seemed exactly like me. Intelligent. Focused. Serious.

But he's not the man I imagined.

His reality is cruel and dark. He traps me in his web, his power twisting tighter the more I struggle, until it's hopeless. I can't break free.

As he drags me unwillingly into his filthy world, I can't ignore the terrifying idea circling my mind. What if I belong here with him?

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