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Things I Wanted to Say, But Never Did
by Monica Murphy
This is Monica Murphy like I’ve never read her before- AND I AM HERE FOR IT! Darker, steamier, edgier- and oh so addictive! While this story has bully beginnings, it evolves into something so much more interesting and complex. It’s psychologically captivating, a dynamic exploration of power, perception, healing, and redemption.
Whit is just the WORST- and I love him. Depraved, despicable, asshole, arrogant, unhinged. The kind of hero that you’re pretty sure you need therapy for falling so madly in love with. By far one of the most messed up bullies I’ve read, but also one of the most nuanced. There’s an aching vulnerability to him that draws you in- a woundedness that spoke to me, despite his horribleness. Our heroine Summer- my lord what this girl endures. Humiliation, shame, emotional manipulation, heartbreak. Despite it all, she’s kind, she patient, and she’s giving. But she’s also strong- I loved seeing her find her voice, her own power after being powerless for pretty much her whole damn life. She’s impossible not to admire for her resilience - but even more so for the fact that despite all she’s been through, she has the courage to still hope for good in others.
Their chemistry is complicated and consuming. A beautiful mess- equal parts twisted and magical.
And lord are they HOT. Whit has a mouth that would make a sailor blush- and these two have a kinky streak I couldn’t get enough of. I was obsessed with every moment.
Both characters grow in ways both meaningful and compelling- from finding their own true selves within each other first and then learning how to be the better version of themselves to be the true partner the other needs. Two jagged broken pieces perfectly matched. This is about growing up into better yourself by confronting your worst. These are two characters with pretty deeply traumatic demons, and I love how Monica has them spiral together even more deeply in their darkness before they learn to claw their way out.
The are some amazing and unexpected twists and shifts in the story, and a few that for me felt a bit abrupt. The very last leg of the book in particular- with the ending satisfying but not quite as fantastic as the rest of this story. The story is quite long- and the exposition and ending perhaps not perfectly weighted, but I loved the book so hard that this didn't phase me much.
This story is bold and unexpected, for me a whole new version of the fabulous Monica Murphy, and all I can say is I need MORE! One of the best book surprises of the year!
4.5 stars
Whit is just the WORST- and I love him. Depraved, despicable, asshole, arrogant, unhinged. The kind of hero that you’re pretty sure you need therapy for falling so madly in love with. By far one of the most messed up bullies I’ve read, but also one of the most nuanced. There’s an aching vulnerability to him that draws you in- a woundedness that spoke to me, despite his horribleness. Our heroine Summer- my lord what this girl endures. Humiliation, shame, emotional manipulation, heartbreak. Despite it all, she’s kind, she patient, and she’s giving. But she’s also strong- I loved seeing her find her voice, her own power after being powerless for pretty much her whole damn life. She’s impossible not to admire for her resilience - but even more so for the fact that despite all she’s been through, she has the courage to still hope for good in others.
Their chemistry is complicated and consuming. A beautiful mess- equal parts twisted and magical.
And lord are they HOT. Whit has a mouth that would make a sailor blush- and these two have a kinky streak I couldn’t get enough of. I was obsessed with every moment.
Both characters grow in ways both meaningful and compelling- from finding their own true selves within each other first and then learning how to be the better version of themselves to be the true partner the other needs. Two jagged broken pieces perfectly matched. This is about growing up into better yourself by confronting your worst. These are two characters with pretty deeply traumatic demons, and I love how Monica has them spiral together even more deeply in their darkness before they learn to claw their way out.
The are some amazing and unexpected twists and shifts in the story, and a few that for me felt a bit abrupt. The very last leg of the book in particular- with the ending satisfying but not quite as fantastic as the rest of this story. The story is quite long- and the exposition and ending perhaps not perfectly weighted, but I loved the book so hard that this didn't phase me much.
This story is bold and unexpected, for me a whole new version of the fabulous Monica Murphy, and all I can say is I need MORE! One of the best book surprises of the year!
4.5 stars