A review by kidisitor
Mercy by Debra Anastasia
5.0
Ok, so this has a bad boy vibe and I was ready for this tough alpha type of fellow, but really Mercy (AKA Nix/Fenix) is a softy who just happens to kill. He only kills evil people though, sorta like a real life Robinhood. I can't get over how much I love his character. He is kinda like the little boy he was when back his his life went to pieces. He has a vulnerable side that comes out when he's feeling bad about himself. He is not at all arrogant or cocky. He met the girl when he was 13 years old and she gave him the strength he needed to survive. Now as adults, he continues to keep an eye on her, knowing his abusive father wanted her dead. She has no idea who he is, or that he even exists until he gets the courage (with the help of his one trusted friend) and goes to the bar she works at. She is strong and doesn't judge. Once the bond forms for the second time in their lives, they both feel alive more than they ever had. Though the threat of Nix's father is still there.
There is some thriller/suspense to the story, but that is just the background to why Nix is the way he is, and how this girl influences his life and his choices. There is some sexual content, though it isn't the core of their relationship. This book is the perfect combination of evil and sweet. The characters are so complex and you can't help but like them. You feel their pain. There is also some humor thrown in here and there to keep things from getting to dark or heavy. (There is an especially funny scene if you follow the author on Social Media or know her or her author friends at all.) :D
The story-line is well played out and the book in general is well written with the right amount of light and dark. The right amount of sex, it keep it from being a smut read. The right amount of emotion. Basically perfect all round. Due to the subject matter and sexual content, this would be suitable for mature readers.
There is some thriller/suspense to the story, but that is just the background to why Nix is the way he is, and how this girl influences his life and his choices. There is some sexual content, though it isn't the core of their relationship. This book is the perfect combination of evil and sweet. The characters are so complex and you can't help but like them. You feel their pain. There is also some humor thrown in here and there to keep things from getting to dark or heavy. (There is an especially funny scene if you follow the author on Social Media or know her or her author friends at all.) :D
The story-line is well played out and the book in general is well written with the right amount of light and dark. The right amount of sex, it keep it from being a smut read. The right amount of emotion. Basically perfect all round. Due to the subject matter and sexual content, this would be suitable for mature readers.