4.2 AVERAGE

challenging dark emotional funny medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

𝓢𝓬(𝓼): Blake + Mercer
𝓻π“ͺ𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’
𝓢𝔂 𝓽𝓱𝓸𝓾𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓼: 

This one was hyped up by a lot of people…a lot of people I value and respect in the book community.
But I kept putting it off.
No reason other than ᴍᴏᴏᴅ.

β€œπ’΄π‘œπ“Š π“ˆπ’½π‘œπ“Šπ“π’Ή π’Έπ‘œπ“‚π‘’ π“Œπ’Ύπ“‰π’½ 𝒢 π“Œπ’Άπ“‡π“ƒπ’Ύπ“ƒπ‘” 𝓁𝒢𝒷𝑒𝓁. 𝐿𝒾𝓉𝓉𝓁𝑒 π’Ÿπ‘’π“‚π‘œπ“ƒ: π’œπ“π“. 𝒯𝒽𝑒. π»π’Άπ“π’Άπ“‡π’Ήπ“ˆ. π’œπ“π“ π‘œπ’» 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓂. 𝐼’𝓂 π“ˆπ‘’π“Œπ’Ύπ“ƒπ‘” 𝒾𝓉 𝒾𝓃 𝒢𝓁𝓁 π“Žπ‘œπ“Šπ“‡ π’Έπ“π‘œπ“‰π’½π‘’π“ˆ.”

Until a few days ago IT hit.
And I was ready to finally read Blake & Mercer’s story.
An emotional, hilarious, kinda darkish, uber-sexy, fast-paced little romance that deserved all the praise!

Mercer is the brattiest brat ever. And Blake loves every single thing about him.
Blake is drawn to the broken boy from the moment he lays eyes on his black lingerie and he NEVER gives Mercer any buts…

ɴᴏ Κ™α΄œα΄›κœ±.

When Mercer has his emotional revelation after their β€œfirst” time, my heart ached for that bratty boy.
And Blake knew how to work both him and his little demon.
The SEXIEST.
But also, the FUNNIEST. 🀣

I loved every second of this one. It’s got some Necessary Evil vibes but it’s NOT the same.
Just the same dark-humor, incredibly sexy love stories with bratty bottoms.
And I LOVE that.
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional funny fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I really enjoyed reading this book. I loved the dynamic between Mercer and Blake. Mercer was the biggest brat with all his snark and sassy attitude, and Blake was the most patient man who embraced Mercer and his attention seeking behavior. Poor Mercer endured so much trauma and suffered panic attacks, but I loved watching Blake help him through it. Blake knew exactly what Mercer needed and how to help him find himself, and it was so amazing to see Mercer's growth. I just loved the chemistry between these two. All of their sexy games and kinks were just so hot. I couldn't get enough of their possessiveness of each other. Mercer and Blake were truly perfect for each other. Not only did I enjoy the romance, but the action and suspense was entertaining as well. I highly recommend this book and hope you love it as much as I do!

Great f*cking book. Will be putting it on my reread self.

Fair warning, though: Lots of *ss to mouth. Fingers to *ss to mouth. D*ck to *ss to mouth. Toys to *ss to mouth. Sucking of c*m from *ss to mouth. If you're a freak about that kind of thing (not in a good way) than I don't recommend. Lol
funny mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The plot had some holes but it was a wild ride and I loved it. 
dark emotional lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

β€œBecause you thrive on being unhinged, and I never want you snuffed out.”

This story was absolutely amazing and I loved Blake and Mercer so much. The growth that Mercer went through in this book was phenomenal. Watching him grow into himself and heal was beautiful and this is definitely a new favorite book!

This was the first book I've ever read with the brat trope and absolutely loved it. Mercer was such a handful but somehow, Blake knew exactly how to handle his personality.

I really enjoyed the development of their relationship. Blake was so patient and understanding. At the end of the day all Mercer really wanted was to be loved. My heart hurt for him so bad.

I don't want to give too much away, but not only is the relationship between the two MCs addictive, the plot line is too. I loved all the unexpected twists. The side characters were also just *chefs kiss*

Nordika really knows how to create worlds that completely capture your heart and leave you wanting more.

Highly recommend if you like:
β€’ Forced proximity
β€’ Touch starved
β€’ Brat
β€’ A little mystery
β€’ Possessive MCs
β€’ Kinks and spice
β€’ Size difference
β€’ Lingerie & lace

Thank you to Nordika for sending me the arc!

*check full list of kinks & trigger warnings before reading as some, might not be for everybody

This one broke my heart again. The things Mercer had to go through! The emotional damage he has...

I'm not really in favor of femme blouses, but Mercer did it in a good way.

Blake is just perfection... The way he can read Mercer and tap into his needs and emotions.

The spice and attraction between them is also so hot.

I've already read almost everything by Nordika and I love her!!