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Vicious
Violet's goal in life is to survive and men are to be used for just that purpose. Sometimes, it backfires badly, but meeting Damon might just be her key to keeping her awful life from drowning her.
200 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 21, 2014
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April 18, 2022
"Anywhere that the moon can see me is where I want to be."
Vicious is good to read if you just finished Sinden West's Scars series and want to read something like that.
It almost felt like reliving the high of the Scars series all over again. The stories feel strikingly similar, and I loved how West explores the dysfunctional couple here. The dysfunctional couple are still insulting, cold, cool to each other yet run hot hot hot in the bedroom. The dysfunctional couple are codependent upon each other, the hero obsessed, the heroine in a situation where he is basically the only thing holding her back from poverty/death, unable to say to each other how they really feel, wanting to be normal, falling back into dysfunctional patterns. Again, the impressive conversations. Listen. I could read West's couples argue for days!!
Other similarities include the heroine's complicated relationship with her mother. I like that Violet loves her mom and hates how men treat women who they can make fall in love with them with disdain and as disposable - this is evident in how Violet may love Damon but is easily triggered by how cavalier he acts towards other women.
What was particularly poignant was the moon allegory. I didn't think of it much at the time but now I almost want to cry now thinking about Violet and how much she loved to see the moon, be under the glow of the moon. The moon has no light but only reflects that of the sun. Violet's mom was someone who had back luck in romance, and Violet believes that when her heart was broken, so was her mind. Violet's mom passed down her adoration of the moon to her, and it's the only times when Violet allows herself to feel, to be open... there is a sense of wistful hope, of happiness that emanates from Violet that never happens anywhere else in her life.
For a story just under 200 pages, it feels like a full-length story. There are two timelines in the story. The present-day and the past that takes us all the way to the present-day. I feel like I want to say there are about a few years in between. Violet is in high school in the past and a young adult in the present. I want to say 16 in high school and 18?19? out of school. Violet's POV doesn't read juvenile, and I usually just imagine an age-appropriate number in my head.
I loved this story so much. Thank you Sinden West <3
Vicious is good to read if you just finished Sinden West's Scars series and want to read something like that.
It almost felt like reliving the high of the Scars series all over again. The stories feel strikingly similar, and I loved how West explores the dysfunctional couple here. The dysfunctional couple are still insulting, cold, cool to each other yet run hot hot hot in the bedroom. The dysfunctional couple are codependent upon each other, the hero obsessed, the heroine in a situation where he is basically the only thing holding her back from poverty/death, unable to say to each other how they really feel, wanting to be normal, falling back into dysfunctional patterns. Again, the impressive conversations. Listen. I could read West's couples argue for days!!
Other similarities include the heroine's complicated relationship with her mother. I like that Violet loves her mom and hates how men treat women who they can make fall in love with them with disdain and as disposable - this is evident in how Violet may love Damon but is easily triggered by how cavalier he acts towards other women.
What was particularly poignant was the moon allegory. I didn't think of it much at the time but now I almost want to cry now thinking about Violet and how much she loved to see the moon, be under the glow of the moon. The moon has no light but only reflects that of the sun. Violet's mom was someone who had back luck in romance, and Violet believes that when her heart was broken, so was her mind. Violet's mom passed down her adoration of the moon to her, and it's the only times when Violet allows herself to feel, to be open... there is a sense of wistful hope, of happiness that emanates from Violet that never happens anywhere else in her life.
For a story just under 200 pages, it feels like a full-length story. There are two timelines in the story. The present-day and the past that takes us all the way to the present-day. I feel like I want to say there are about a few years in between. Violet is in high school in the past and a young adult in the present. I want to say 16 in high school and 18?19? out of school. Violet's POV doesn't read juvenile, and I usually just imagine an age-appropriate number in my head.
I loved this story so much. Thank you Sinden West <3
October 20, 2014
OH MY, I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS !!!!
STORY ABOUT VIOLET WHO IS BROUGHT UP IN FOSTER CARE AND BASICALLY THINKS SHE CAN GET WHAT SHE WANTS BY MANIPULATING MEN THROUGH SEX, BUT DEEP DOWN SHE JUST REALLY WANTS TO BE LOVED.
HARD TO GO INTO STORY WITHOUT GIVING MUCH AWAY, BUT IF YOU LIKE A FEMALE WHO HAS SHIT THROWN AT HER ALL HER LIFE BUT JUST SURVIVES ( I was totally wanting her to have some happiness )
NOW FOR THE MALE LEAD, BRODY , MOST OF THE TIME I HATED HIM, BUT THE END?? NO , NOT GIVING ANYTHING AWAY.
ITS NOT A FLUFFY ROMANCE AT ALL, ITS QUITE GRITTY AND RAW IN PLACES, BUT , TO ME, ONE I COULD NOT PUT DOWN.
ANOTHER BOOK WITH A SIMILAR FEEL IS 'A WOMEN GONE MAD ' BY KIMBER S DAWN
STORY ABOUT VIOLET WHO IS BROUGHT UP IN FOSTER CARE AND BASICALLY THINKS SHE CAN GET WHAT SHE WANTS BY MANIPULATING MEN THROUGH SEX, BUT DEEP DOWN SHE JUST REALLY WANTS TO BE LOVED.
HARD TO GO INTO STORY WITHOUT GIVING MUCH AWAY, BUT IF YOU LIKE A FEMALE WHO HAS SHIT THROWN AT HER ALL HER LIFE BUT JUST SURVIVES ( I was totally wanting her to have some happiness )
NOW FOR THE MALE LEAD, BRODY , MOST OF THE TIME I HATED HIM, BUT THE END?? NO , NOT GIVING ANYTHING AWAY.
ITS NOT A FLUFFY ROMANCE AT ALL, ITS QUITE GRITTY AND RAW IN PLACES, BUT , TO ME, ONE I COULD NOT PUT DOWN.
ANOTHER BOOK WITH A SIMILAR FEEL IS 'A WOMEN GONE MAD ' BY KIMBER S DAWN
July 18, 2015
Full four moon worshipping stars! I enjoyed every second of this story. Couldn't put it down. Great writing, great story, interesting characters, and happy ending. Not much more that I could ask for. :)
September 5, 2014
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February 7, 2015
Ok...why did I wait so long to read this?
At the suggestion of a friend I read 'Scars' and 'Memory' by this author and if I'm being honest I struggled a bit with 'Scars' but ultimately it won me over, 'Memory' I just loved. Now the same friend recommended this book as well and I've been putting it off because I didn't think I'd like it but I did check out the reviews and all six were 5 star and they're genuine as well, I checked I've been caught out like that in the past.
So anyway I decided to give it a try and I have to say it wasn't at all what I expected, if you asked me now what I'd expected I wouldn't be able to tell you I just know it surprised me.
I was hooked immediately and it's hard to explain but it feels more like I've watched a movie than read a book, the characters felt that real.
Before I started I noticed people were asking for Brody's story, a book from his POV and I'd like to add my name to that list, I really think we need his POV.
This book is fabulous, it has some interesting characters and the story not only gripped me but took me through a whole range of emotions, especially Brody at one point I didn't think anything could make me like him but of course I did.
This is not a book I would have read on my own so a big thank you to Jean for gently nudging me in its direction.
June 19, 2020
07.10.2019
Finally re-read it. Whenever I thought about reading it again, which was often, the pain and emotion I remembered being overwhelmed by, stopped me. Really glad I finally overcame my angst to give it another whirl. I wasn't disappointed. I went into it telling myself, that perhaps I wouldn't love it so much as before. WOW. How wrong was I. Loved it even more, if that's possible, and couldn't put it down. I can't find the words to describe it, you just have to read it. It made me laugh, cry, sigh, and wrung every emotion possible out of me. I almost read the whole book out LOUD. 😂 Violet, Damon and Brody. Love them. ❤️🌹 There's some MINOR things like a word missing here or there, but shoot, NOTHING that detracts from its perfect beauty. Please read it, and give the Author the thanks she's due. Wish a Film Studio would pick it up, and make a Blockbuster out of it. I'd queue up to see this movie, any day of the week!
Original Review: 👇
Please write 'Brody's' story. This wonderful book demands it. Two 'unlovable' people find each other, and become 'normal'; what's normal? There is another brilliant book here if only 'Sinden West' can be persuaded to write it. My God this person can write!!
I am so lucky to have found this gem. I can't express my feelings about this authors' ability to create such a moving and beautiful story. It had me from the first sentence; it was impossible to put down. I found myself afterwards, and still now, choosing the Hollywood actors that would play the complex and often dark characters in this book. Although on reflection, perhaps it should never be made into a movie; the movies are NEVER as good as the books are they?
This is no hearts and flowers romance that's for sure as another poster wrote; it had me stumped at every turn, trying to figure out what was coming next. It’s a complete roller coaster of a story, and the ending was really powerful, better than I had even imagined. I was so relieved, that at least Violet appears to have found some semblance happiness, but there are so many questions left unanswered due to the authors brilliant writing style. Just unbelievably good!!! Read it; it won't disappoint. 💯❤️
Finally re-read it. Whenever I thought about reading it again, which was often, the pain and emotion I remembered being overwhelmed by, stopped me. Really glad I finally overcame my angst to give it another whirl. I wasn't disappointed. I went into it telling myself, that perhaps I wouldn't love it so much as before. WOW. How wrong was I. Loved it even more, if that's possible, and couldn't put it down. I can't find the words to describe it, you just have to read it. It made me laugh, cry, sigh, and wrung every emotion possible out of me. I almost read the whole book out LOUD. 😂 Violet, Damon and Brody. Love them. ❤️🌹 There's some MINOR things like a word missing here or there, but shoot, NOTHING that detracts from its perfect beauty. Please read it, and give the Author the thanks she's due. Wish a Film Studio would pick it up, and make a Blockbuster out of it. I'd queue up to see this movie, any day of the week!
Original Review: 👇
Please write 'Brody's' story. This wonderful book demands it. Two 'unlovable' people find each other, and become 'normal'; what's normal? There is another brilliant book here if only 'Sinden West' can be persuaded to write it. My God this person can write!!
I am so lucky to have found this gem. I can't express my feelings about this authors' ability to create such a moving and beautiful story. It had me from the first sentence; it was impossible to put down. I found myself afterwards, and still now, choosing the Hollywood actors that would play the complex and often dark characters in this book. Although on reflection, perhaps it should never be made into a movie; the movies are NEVER as good as the books are they?
This is no hearts and flowers romance that's for sure as another poster wrote; it had me stumped at every turn, trying to figure out what was coming next. It’s a complete roller coaster of a story, and the ending was really powerful, better than I had even imagined. I was so relieved, that at least Violet appears to have found some semblance happiness, but there are so many questions left unanswered due to the authors brilliant writing style. Just unbelievably good!!! Read it; it won't disappoint. 💯❤️
October 9, 2014
Mild spoilers...
Damon... He was totally what every girl should've loved getting attention from in school.
I was so glad that Violet pursued Damon in the beginning, she would've been miserable without him, and we wouldn't have had near the great story we did. He was such a cool cat, and he was totally into Violet. I loved that they both kinda hid how they may have really felt for each other... Damon eventually knew how to say and show his feelings for Violet... It sucked that they were torn apart... For me, that's when the story slipped away a little bit, I knew they'd find each other again, and I couldn't wait for that moment...
Brody came along, and we could kinda see where the story was going, I knew there was gonna be a reunion of some kind, then the rug got pulled out from underneath us, and Damon is out of the picture for good, then we have to start liking Brody, it was hard, but the author got us there.
This was a great book, full of more angst that I discovered this author being so good at putting into her books...
Damon... He was totally what every girl should've loved getting attention from in school.
I was so glad that Violet pursued Damon in the beginning, she would've been miserable without him, and we wouldn't have had near the great story we did. He was such a cool cat, and he was totally into Violet. I loved that they both kinda hid how they may have really felt for each other... Damon eventually knew how to say and show his feelings for Violet... It sucked that they were torn apart... For me, that's when the story slipped away a little bit, I knew they'd find each other again, and I couldn't wait for that moment...
Brody came along, and we could kinda see where the story was going, I knew there was gonna be a reunion of some kind, then the rug got pulled out from underneath us, and Damon is out of the picture for good, then we have to start liking Brody, it was hard, but the author got us there.
This was a great book, full of more angst that I discovered this author being so good at putting into her books...
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July 19, 2017
Too f short and now I'm sad ):
August 19, 2021
Very Good
Gritty and violent. Getting towards the end I thought there was no possible way for the author to wrap everything up in just a couple of pages but they did. Short but kinda perfect ending.
Gritty and violent. Getting towards the end I thought there was no possible way for the author to wrap everything up in just a couple of pages but they did. Short but kinda perfect ending.
October 13, 2020
Dark & Poignant
Very raw. No big insights of wisdom just another woman trying to survive what life throws at her. I was impressed because it was real.
Very raw. No big insights of wisdom just another woman trying to survive what life throws at her. I was impressed because it was real.
October 5, 2021
So. Much. Angst.
So. Much. Hurt.
So. Much. Hurt.
February 20, 2022
it was okay~~~
I like Hate Sex much more than this though
I like Hate Sex much more than this though
February 16, 2024
I'm mixed about this.... Granted I read it in 1 sitting with my eyes falling out of my head...
This was painful. It seemed the writer just trun tradedy at the h. Like just for drama. She gave her suck bad luck. Made it like serendipity only to take it all away... And like it be a HEA that the manipulater came back for her. After leaving her in pain for so long... He made her relente on him so she cudnt survive without him... That's abuse!!!
Why did Damon had to die???? Please tell me that.????
She taught of him for 3 yrs. Sees him. Kisses him... He dies and 1 week later she's OK. I'm even convinced the brother arranged his shooting just so he cud have the business and get back at the h.
Then has her chopped up by a misunderstood revenge seeking man from her past... Like it was faith... Like I said.. Everything that cud go wrong. Did go wrong!!!
This cud have been a great plot. But wasted with a non senical death of a character that I liked 😭😭 and the wrong man won in a manipulatibe way.
This was painful. It seemed the writer just trun tradedy at the h. Like just for drama. She gave her suck bad luck. Made it like serendipity only to take it all away... And like it be a HEA that the manipulater came back for her. After leaving her in pain for so long... He made her relente on him so she cudnt survive without him... That's abuse!!!
Why did Damon had to die???? Please tell me that.????
She taught of him for 3 yrs. Sees him. Kisses him... He dies and 1 week later she's OK. I'm even convinced the brother arranged his shooting just so he cud have the business and get back at the h.
Then has her chopped up by a misunderstood revenge seeking man from her past... Like it was faith... Like I said.. Everything that cud go wrong. Did go wrong!!!
This cud have been a great plot. But wasted with a non senical death of a character that I liked 😭😭 and the wrong man won in a manipulatibe way.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 1, 2014
Stunned is the emotion I am feeling right now after reading this raw, exposed and painful story.
Violet is seriously a strong, determined and did what she had to do to survive woman.
Brody on the other hand was mean, vicious and manipulating yet in search of something.
Violets life was one bad thing happening after another and her staying strong and moving forward. When she meets Brody she is at rock bottom with no where else to go but yet that is the best part.
This story was gripping, hard to digest at times and beautifully written. Glad I came across this book.
Violet is seriously a strong, determined and did what she had to do to survive woman.
Brody on the other hand was mean, vicious and manipulating yet in search of something.
Violets life was one bad thing happening after another and her staying strong and moving forward. When she meets Brody she is at rock bottom with no where else to go but yet that is the best part.
This story was gripping, hard to digest at times and beautifully written. Glad I came across this book.
March 27, 2015
Dark and deep.
If you like dark romance this is for you. Although it has a happy ending, it takes you on a wild ride of deep despair and remorse for the characters of the book. Violet is so broken but her strength and courage make you want to wrap her up and tell her everything will be alright and you will find your way.
If you like dark romance this is for you. Although it has a happy ending, it takes you on a wild ride of deep despair and remorse for the characters of the book. Violet is so broken but her strength and courage make you want to wrap her up and tell her everything will be alright and you will find your way.
January 1, 2015
I didn't think it would be possible for Sinden West to top Scars and Memories; but I was wrong!!
Sinden writes characters that jump off the page, and it feels more like watching a movie than reading.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE write Brody's POV, I'd love to see the story from his side!
Sinden writes characters that jump off the page, and it feels more like watching a movie than reading.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE write Brody's POV, I'd love to see the story from his side!
January 3, 2015
WOW What a book! I feel very sad but yet happy for Violet. Sad about her tough life, but yet glad for the happy ending!
I was absolutely devastated when 'HE' died! That was so sad!!!
I really did enjoy the book!!
I was absolutely devastated when 'HE' died! That was so sad!!!
I really did enjoy the book!!
May 16, 2015
Violet's goal in life is to survive and men are to be used for just that purpose. Sometimes, it backfires badly, but meeting Damon might just be her key to keeping her awful life from drowning her.
**
November 7, 2014
Fantastic book!!!! Love the author! Wow!! Is all I can say.
January 8, 2015
This book is a huge MEH to me. I don't like the flow of the writing, I felt oddly disconnected with the main characters and it's just so boring. Sorry, it didn't work for me.
January 9, 2015
Wow
I was shocked, the story went in the opposite direction I thought it would. That being said it was nothing short of amazing. A+
I was shocked, the story went in the opposite direction I thought it would. That being said it was nothing short of amazing. A+
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June 30, 2016WHAT?!?! YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!!!!! I'M SO ANGRY RIGHT NOW I CAN'T EVEN DEAL...
November 4, 2018
This is bad; Not Samurai Cop bad, but Nicholas Cage in the eighties bad. A lot of cliche tropes stringed together that it.. sigh. I have 40 pages left and I would normally try to skim, but I don’t care for the ending at this point.
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