Breathless
An Elementals Series Novella
By Brigid Kemmerer
Book Description
Too many secrets. Not enough time.
Nick Merrick is supposed to be the level-headed one. The
peacemaker. Since it’s just him and his three hotheaded brothers against the world,
that’s a survival tactic.
But now he’s got problems even his brothers can’t help him
survive.
His so-called girlfriend, Quinn, is going quick as mercury
from daring to crazy. Meanwhile, Quinn’s dancer friend Adam is throwing Nick
off balance, forcing him to recognize a truth he’d rather shove back into the
dark.
He can feel it—-the atmosphere is sizzling. Danger is on the
way. But whatever happens next, Nick is starting to find out that sometimes
nothing you do can keep the peace.
My Review
Novella’s as a part of a series do excite me like a little kid
in a candy store. Usually because I get attached to my series characters (like
the swoon worthy Merrick brothers), so when extra short stories are thrown in the
mix, I’m all over it. Brigid Kemmerer’s Breathless allows readers into Nick
(Gabe’s twin) Merrick’s mind and his out of control girlfriend. I give Kemmerer
kudos for writing a series that mainly focuses on strong young men as the protagonist.
Granted I do enjoy my kick ass heroines, its nice to see a supernatural series
that boys can be less afraid of getting caught reading.
Nick is a well-rounded teenager struggling to keep it
together after his parents died, while living up to his twin’s and other
brothers expectations along with his confusing relationship with Quinn and
coming to terms with his own sexuality. Especially since Brigid Kemmerer writes
his view in such a way that you can feel how torn he is between being who he is
and who others want him to be. Teenagers and all kids strive to make their
parents happy, making Quinn the perfect pairing for his story because she
struggles with her family relationships to the point of very bad decision
making. I really enjoyed how Adam was written to be a little pushy at times
with Nick because I felt he needed to be challenged. Plus in reality not
everyone is nice or behaves like a perfect person. Adam was definitely given
his own unique personality while remaining a strong influence on both Nick and
Quinn.
However, one thing that I didn't particularly care for was
that there was no clear definition between Nick and Quinn’s viewpoints seeing
as how they’re pretty much together through the entire book; it wasn't always a
clear transition. I believe the story would have been stronger if those
sections blended together better or there was a page break, just something to
warn readers that the story is about to change point of views.
In the end Breathless reminded me why I loved the Merrick
brothers and young adult books. It was beautifully written and sent me back to
the days when I was a teenager with an identity crisis. Brigid Kemmerer definitely
leaves readers excited and begging for more of Nick’s story. We want to see him
in his full glorified potential. Breathless, is a compelling, engaging, and
intense read making it a wonderful addition to The Elemental’s series.
My Review: 4 Stars
I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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