Captivating and Controversial

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Heat Level: 🔥🔥

Dive into the tumultuous world of "Vicious" where love and hate collide in a gripping enemies-to-lovers narrative. As my inaugural journey into L.J. Shen's literary realm, I was immediately ensnared by the magnetic pull of Emilia and Baron's unconventional romance. This tale is not for the faint of heart; it demands your attention and challenges your perceptions every step of the way.

Emilia and Baron's love story defies conventions, plunging readers into a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. Shen masterfully crafts characters that evoke intense reactions – you'll either root for them with fervor or recoil at their actions. Personally, I found myself captivated from the outset, unable to tear myself away from the enthralling narrative. In fact, I was so engrossed that I found myself listening to the audiobook while going about my daily tasks.

While classified as dark romance, "Vicious" didn't strike me as excessively grim compared to recent reads in the genre. Instead, it exudes a somber ambiance intertwined with themes of bullying, adding layers of complexity to the characters' dynamics.

The dynamic between Emilia and Baron is fraught with tension and raw emotion, making every interaction pulse with intensity. Their turbulent past and present collide, weaving a tapestry of passion and pain that leaves an indelible mark on the reader.

However, it's worth noting that Baron's demeanor may not sit well with all readers. His cold, jerkish tendencies could be off-putting for some, adding to the polarizing nature of the narrative. Yet, it's precisely these flaws that lend depth to his character, showcasing Shen's skill in crafting complex protagonists.

In "Vicious," L.J. Shen delivers a spellbinding tale that pushes boundaries and challenges perceptions. Whether you find yourself enraptured by Emilia and Baron's tumultuous romance or recoiling at its darker elements, one thing is certain – this book leaves an indelible impression long after the final page is turned.

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Vicious

This is my first book by this author and I loved it! The storyline was great! It had everything from angst to swoon-worthy moments! My heart fluttered once the hero finally gave in to the love of his life. Highly recommended listen!

The narrators did an amazing job with the characters. Don’t know what else to say about this but for you to give it a listen. Worth the credit!

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Excellent Read

Very romantic and full of passion. loved every minute of this book. moving on to book 2 now!!

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Loved it!

This was an awesome book!
Quick read, good plot, and great banter.
Definitely recommend reading

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devoured

The story was a fantastic mix of push pull in a realistic way. I love everything about it except for Savannah Peachwood. She read the story in a way that was too breathy and overly dramatic. When she first started reading I had to turn the volume way up because of the breathy/whispery way she spoke. I also found it a bit annoying that she was supposed to have a southern accent but Christian Rummel used more of a southern accent for millie when reading her parts.

Overall I loved this story and absolutely devoured it but could have been better with a better female narrator.

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Worth the listening to.

Vicious
Written by: L. J. Sheen
Narrated by: Savannah Peachwood & Christian Rummel

This book was my introduction to L. J. Sheen via audiobook and I really did enjoy it.
This boy/man knew nothing about love and caring for a person but deep down inside, something must have woken up some level of feeling because he poked that girl again and again and if you’ve spent enough time around high school students that boy had a crush and didn’t even know it. Savannah Peachwood and Christian Rummel did an excellent job with the slow burning heat that smouldered in these characters. The innuendo, the push and pull in the story! Perfect! I found it really enjoyable and I am sure I will listen to it again.

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Couldn’t get into this

I read all the reviews for this book and got the feeling that I would either love it or hate it since the majority of the reviews seemed to be very divided. I could see how others liked this book but it just wasn’t for me. The story was interesting and unpredictable but didn’t keep my attention. I found the MMCs sudden change of heart completely unrealistic and his misogyny and treatment of people was such a huge turn off. I had zero heart for this character. Also, I found the performance of the FMC to be annoying and overly performative.

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Terrible female narrator

The whispy, breathy female narrator voice just ruined this audio book. She always sounded in a state of breathy fright…I could not keep listening after an hour.

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