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Vik is LIVE!!!

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Oh what an intense mashup of forbidden love with enemies to lovers with a twist of second chance. Once I started this one I could not put it down and I completely devoured every word of it. It is intense, raw and oh so passionate between Nas and Vik throughout this whole book. Their chemistry is sizzling and undeniable regardless of what happened. I did get frustrated with both and their stubbornness to NOT talk to each other about things that have been going on or bothered them. Other than that, I really enjoyed the flow and the build. I have not read Lev so I am going to make that a priority to more understand this group even though Vik can be read as a standalone.

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3 STARS

While Vik wasn’t my favorite book written by Belle Aurora it had some really great moments.

What I loved:
1. Vik, my man. This man loved fully. He had so much on his shoulders, and the way he loved Nas. I didn’t expect him to have the insecurities he did, but it was refreshing in an alpha, mafia world.
2. I loved Vik’s part of the story, his involvement with Roam and the resulting conflict.
3. The Sasha and Anika storyline…yes, I need it.
4. Roam…um, sir. You were the antagonist but I’m going to need your book ASAP. If you are getting a book. I need you to get a book.
5. Nas had her moments. She definitely is a very caring heroine, and she always wanted to help her family. The mother dynamic was a very interesting aspect of her story but it wasn’t really explored.
6. The epilogue was so good.

What I didn’t love:
1. Because most of the chapters were in Nas’s POV, and she was in everyone’s business, we got a lot of extra information that didn’t really seem to have any direct correlation to Vik and Nas’s story. Ultimately, making Nas and Vik’s romance seem secondary to most of the book. The last 30% is where it really felt like the story focused on the couple, and that was my favorite part of the book.
2. Nas sometimes read as immature. Her and Vik were supposed to be the reckless ones (it was kind of their motto and I loved that), but she did a lot of pushing and running when Vik wanted her.
3. Their relationship wasn’t forbidden or very enemies to lovers.
4. Their time apart was a result of assumptions made and never discussed. This was really hard for me to overcome.

Overall, this wasn’t my favorite, but I love Belle’s writing style and the family she has created. I’ll eagerly be awaiting her next book, whether that is Sasha, AJ, Roam, or another book.

ARC review

3.75⭐️

So I waited many, many, maaaany years for this and I would do it again. I have always been a massive fan of Belle Aurora.

I have seen some reviews and I am firmly in the 5 ⭐ category.
I love Vik and Nas. The original fight was stupid but something I can actually relate to. I mean who didn't make stupid choice or hurt someone they loved in their 20s?
I love thier HEA and CANNOT wait for #Sasha!!!!

Bonus points for Cora!!!! I love, love, love that woman. Her straightforward personality had me in stitches a ton of times. Hoping to get her story soon!!!

2022 can't get here soon enough!

This is my first read by this author. I really enjoyed the story. BUT.. I have to say that it wasn't as stand-alone as I thought it was supposed to be. I think it would have been best had I read book one in the series. I did find the characters to be entertaining, and the flow of the story to be good. I will go back and read Lev.

I did not read book 1 and was told I didn't have to but I think I should have?
Back story seems to missing on Vik and Nas's story.
I enjoyed the book, but was confused most of the time. And then hearing Nas's inner dialogue was a little much to take.
Maybe I will go back and read Lev's story and try this one again?