By Lexi Davis
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Disclosure: Thank you to the author/publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Introduction / Hook
Pretty Vicious is a Dark Romance novel that delivers dark, enemies to lovers, slow-burn writing. At 331 pages, it’s perfect for a bedtime read.
Quick Summary (No Spoilers)
- Main character(s): Laurel and Carrson
- Setting: Ashford House, Ashfordville
- Premise / Hook: Power is currency. Laurel sees something she shouldn’t and is dragged into a world that she needs to learn to survive.
What I Loved
- Character interactions: Laurel is damaged, invisible gets intwine with Carrson who is strong, deadly and lethal, yet damaged as well. Together they work as they see the best in each other and slowly become more.
- Writing style: The writing style is easy to read, dark, and gritty.
- Plot / pacing: Pretty Vicious is fast-paced.
Standout Character / Element
- The growing relationship from enemies to lovers between Laurel and Carson stole the show.
- Why: Both are damaged in their own way and as they get to know each other they slowly evolve in their relationship.
Reading Experience
- Total pages: 331 pages
- How fast you read it: I read this over a couple of nights
- Mood / vibes: Dark and Gritty with splashes of tenderness.
Who Will Enjoy This Book
- Fans of: Dark Academia, Dark Romance, Dual POV
- Mood: Bingeable, Dark and Gritty
- Perfect for: Bedtime read
Final Thoughts
Overall, Pretty Vicious is a dark and gritty enemies to lovers read that I’d recommend for anyone who enjoys Dark Romance and Dark Academia.
Optional Link: For a shorter version, see my Goodreads review here: [link]
For readers who prefer to know ahead of time, this book touches on Death, Physical Violence, Suicide, Child Abuse, Sexual content including reference to rape