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Vicious

L. J. Shen
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Vicious

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016

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L. J. Shen

Vicious

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016
Book Details
Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Vicious by L. J. Shen centers on Emilia LeBlanc and Baron "Vicious" Spencer, whose toxic relationship from their teenage years resurfaces when Emilia needs Vicious's help a decade later. The novel intertwines themes of power, revenge, and redemption as the characters confront their painful past to build a potential future.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Vicious by L. J. Shen is a captivating, engrossing romance featuring deeply flawed, yet compelling characters. Many readers praise its intense emotions and the dynamic between the protagonists. However, some critique it for its portrayal of toxic behavior and predictability. Ultimately, it offers a gripping read with both dark and tender moments.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Vicious?

Readers who enjoy intense, angsty romance with complex, morally gray characters would relish Vicious by L.J. Shen. Fans of Penelope Douglas's Bully and E.L. James's Fifty Shades of Grey will appreciate the passionate and turbulent relationship dynamics in this novel.

Book Details
Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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