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    Secret
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    Audiobook10 hours

    Secret

    Written by Brigid Kemmerer

    Narrated by Charlie Thurston

    4.5/5

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    Nick Merrick is stretched to the breaking point. Keep his grades sky-high, or he'll never escape his hometown. Keep his brother's business going, or the Merricks will be out on the street. Keep the secret of where he's going in the evenings from his own twin, or he'll lose his family. Keep his mind off the hot, self-assured dancer who's supposed to be his "girlfriend's" partner.

    Of course, there's also the homicidal freak Quinn has taken to hanging around and the Elemental Guide who's counting the hours until he can try once more to kill the Merrick brothers.

    There's a storm coming. From all sides. And then some. Nick Merrick, can you keep it together?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateMay 19, 2015
    ISBN9781494581107
    Author

    Brigid Kemmerer

    Brigid Kemmerer is the author of the New York Times bestseller Defy the Night, the New York Times bestselling Cursebreaker series, which includes A Curse So Dark and Lonely, A Heart So Fierce and Broken, and A Vow So Bold and Deadly, and Forging Silver into Stars. She has also written the contemporary young adult romances Call It What You Want, More Than We Can Tell, and Letters to the Lost, as well as paranormal young adult stories, including the Elemental series and Thicker Than Water. A full-time writer, Brigid lives in the Baltimore area with her family. www.brigidkemmerer.com @BrigidKemmerer

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    • 5/5
      Oh, what an emotional change from Hunter's story in Spirit! I love all the books in Brigid Kemmerer's Elemental Series, but Spirit was so emotionally raw and heavy that Secret felt like a breath of fresh air as one of my favorite Merrick brothers - Nick - took front and center.Kemmerer continues to impress with her incredible pacing and character development. Nick has always come across as strong and steady so it wasn't until his novella Breathless that I realized the insecurities he was hiding. In Secret, Nick is struggling with his sexuality and it is handled so beautifully that this has already become my favorite book in the series. I loved the romantic tension between Nick and his "girlfriend" Quinn's dance partner, Adam, and how much I learned about both characters. I was really surprised by Adam's past; I didn't see that coming. In Secret, Nick wasn't just trying to get a handle on his sexuality, but on who he was as a person...and only Adam seemed to notice how Nick was drowning in other people's expectations of him.I also loved Quinn's parallel story, learning more about her messy home life and seeing how it had led to her self-destructive tendencies. It was great to have her finally meet a guy willing to call her on her $#*! and who treated her well, although I was surprised by who it was. I've never been a Quinn-hater, since I sensed from the very first book Storm that there was a lot more going on with her than we were seeing and, in Secret, all was revealed. Nick's and Quinn's stories balanced each other very well, which kept the pacing brisk but not rushed. For those who like a little action mixed with their romance, Kemmerer throws in another Guide out to get the Merrick brothers which leads to a kick-a$$ showdown (oh boy, Nick has some serious power!). She also reveals what really happened to Michael's first girlfriend Emily (from his novella Elemental), which helps explain the treatment Nick receives at the hands of Quinn's new guy. The romances, relationships, and action are so enthralling that I literally could not put Secret down the first time I read it, staying up until 4:30 in the morning to finish; thank goodness I didn't have work the next day. I then re-read it a few times (I seriously enjoyed this story!), before going back and re-reading Storm and Spark, as well as skimming Hunter's story Spirit (especially the scenes with Michael).The only negative I have with this book isn't the writing - it's the cover. I really wish the publisher had kept the artwork in sync with the previous books. I understand there might have been some concern with having the same model on the cover after using him on the cover of Gabriel's story, but I'm a big fan of continuity so the complete about-face (and model change) just doesn't work for me. I ended up switching all my covers for the main novels of this series to the Australian versions for my own piece of mind. ;)After everything that has happened so far in this series, I can't imagine what Brigid Kemmerer will dream up next as she brings everything to a close in Michael's book Sacrifice. All I know is that I'll be buying it as soon as it hits shelves - and making sure I have plenty of time to devour it in one sitting.
    • 4/5
      This has been a consistently good YA paranormal series, and Secret is no exception. It's Nick Merrick's turn and he does have a secret he's been keeping from his brothers, especially his twin. He's under a lot of pressure between school, work, and just being the 'good' Merrick. His break comes in the form of the hot guy who's the dance partner of his girl friend, but maybe Adam is just adding to his problems. I liked that the author broke away from the formula romance of the other books. She certainly knows how to keep a reader on her toes. Anyway, I'm enjoying the series and can't wait to see how it ends.
    • 4/5
      **spoiler alert** I didn't realise I was anticipating the next Elementals book until I heard it had been released and I rushed down to Dymocks to get myself a copy. These books have a weird hold on me, maybe because I feel they have so much potential and could at any moment get better and live up to my high standards - and I don't want to miss that!Secret is Nick's story, one I have been looking forward to, and includes the novella Breathless which is such important and crucial reading to understanding the events of Secret that I don't understand why it wasn't worked into the main novel. In this book we see a different side to Nick, having only seen him as his brothers and Hunter see him. Some of his behaviour seemed out of character for him - I would never have expected Nick to be so aggressive and violent, particularly towards people he cared about. He also was very rash and for someone who has never judged anyone else, I found his expectation that his brothers would judge him harshly for his choices not particularly fair towards them and again out of character for him. Also, it really lets me down when I see students letting things like relationships affect their studies - I would have thought he knew better. At the same time, the emotional turmoil he was going through really changed him and it was heartbreaking to watch Nick at war with himself as he struggled to accept who he was. Of course this is going to impact on all aspects of your life. And yet we never see him working to make up his bad marks. This disappoints me so much! Maybe instead of hanging out with Adam you actually do your physics homework, Nick! His judgment of situations since he recognised himself as gay and started seeing Adam was really oversensitive of him - Gabriel thought it was 'creepy' that Adam was hitting on him because he thought Nick had a girlfriend and wasn't interested and so that behaviour was inappropriate. But Nick jumped up and down and freaked out. CALM DOWN NICK. You're supposed to be good at reading situations, now you're just getting crazy. I wish he had put some more trust into his brothers. They're his only family, and you can see how much they all care for each other.As for Quinn - her home life is not ideal and she should not have to live with that. However her little routine of 'poor me nobody loves me but if they try to help I should tell them to get lost and/or offer them sex and then act offended when they just want to help me and why doesn't Becca care about me anymore' - holy crap that got old really quick! If you don't tell anyone other than creepy kind of stalker guy Tyler Morgan what's going on, nobody is going to know and then nobody will ask you or help you. Sometimes if you have to put away your pride and get help, and if you don't want to do that don't complain! She frustrated me so much. And I don't understand why she got so mad at Becca for not telling her what she was - Becca's whole world has turned upside down and Quinn didn't even care, only that she didn't know. And I still don't get why Nick told her. The whole town is going to know at this rate!I don't particularly like Tyler, but I think his revelation as a full Elemental is interesting. This is the part of the story I enjoy the most and what keeps me reading, the Elemental part. I'm intrigued as to what it will all come down to in the last book. I'm predicting a full out war and some amazing action scenes, hopefully not too much romance because I'm sick of the girls in these books. That being said, I think this has been the best of the lot.3.5 stars.  
    • 4/5
      Continuing on with this series, I got the next book cause I was excited to read it.Plot: The story picks up where it left off and once again the reader is off for an adventure. This time were in Nick shoe’s and his life is getting a bit complicated at the moment. The reader also see’s more into the brothers and what they are doing in their life. The plot moves pretty fast pace. There are lots of things happening. The lying, sneaking around and constants fights, it keeps the reader sited in the story.Love: Nick is having a hard time with his sexual identity. As the reader, I can see how hard it is for him. He has held this secret for such a long time and even let one of his good friends carry the burden makes it harder for him. I like that the reader gets a good insight on his struggles to find himself. He goes back and forth so many times that when he finally comes out, it’s like a relief.Ending: Of course even though ending is good, I know that this story is far from over. Other things are popping up and I can’t wait to read a big final battle. It’s seems like now that the series is well into the story, I can see the build nicely to a grand ending. (At least that is what I’m expecting.)Overall, this is a good book! I really enjoyed it and watching the brothers interact. If you have not read this series, you should check it out.
    • 4/5
      Ah, yay! Back with the Merricks. It's always a wild ride, and I finish each book saying that the one I just read about is my favorite brother, so I don't think that I can pick. I will just suffice it to say that they are all awesome in their own ways and I love every minute reading about them. I chose to request Secret because I enjoyed the other books in the series, and it is a given that I want to read anything else with them in it. So, Brigid Kemmerer, the author delivers the same breath-taking romance, action, character development and general kick assing that I have come to expect from her, and I love this series more and more as it continues. I will say that I ended up feeling sympathy and relating with someone that I never saw coming in this one and it is thanks to dear ole Quinn. She is so fiesty and I appreciate the time I get in her head in this one. She has such a rough situation at home, and I like the friendship between her and Nick, although I wish they could have seen and admitted how much they were using each other. But I suppose that it all works out, or as my grandma used to say, nothing that wouldn't come out in the wash. And, oh my, we get more Nick and Adam in this one. I love both of these characters, and they are dynamic and hot together. Nick is so thoughtful and protective, and loyal. He is the responsible one, but we get to see him struggling more and more with who he is and how to manage everything and it takes its toll. I hate seeing him in so much pain hiding who he is from his brothers, especially Gabriel, but I can def understand where he is coming from. Although we know that Gabriel loves deeply and they have this bond between him, he is still reckless and says a million things that he shouldn't, things that he doesn't even know cuts so deeply. The pacing is amazing, I read it all in a day, staying up way later than I ever should with two children who wake before 7am reading. I just kept saying, one more chapter until it was over, and I loved every second. The ending made me want so much more, and left me with finishing a great book high. It wasn't a cliffie persay, but all of Brigid's books make me eager for the next one so I can learn more about these great characters and spend more time with them. Bottom Line: Loved it and will continue to devour anything related to the Merrick brothers.
    • 5/5
      THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS IF YOU HAVEN'T READ BREATHLESS.You've been warned ;)Nick Merrick has a secret, a secret so big he lives in total fear that his brothers will find out what he is hiding. The stress is tying him in knots, while his potential boyfriend is making him come undone. It's a battle that unfurls into all out war, and it's a guessing game as to who will be left standing when the final page is turned. I literally couldn't put this book down. The pace was terrific without feeling rushed, but also heightened enough during the fights that I couldn't read fast enough to find out what was going to happen.Kemmerer deals with a sensitive issue in this fourth installment of The Elementals Series, and she handles it with sensitivity and dignity and in a way that the reader feels every emotion that Nick feels. Kemmerer portrays Nick's struggle so well and so realistically. I have read so many LGBT books where the character realizes he is gay and five pages later he is totally fine with it and is in a great relationship ten pages later. I hate those books. So unrealistic, but Nick's fear of coming out to his brothers is so real, so tangible. I could feel it in every page and every thought he had. And the tension doesn't stop when the secret comes out. I loved Michael's reaction and Chris??? OMG, if I knew how to insert GIFs, I'd have little bursting hearts all over this review. And when a reader feels an irrepressible urge to punch a fictional, nonexistent person in the face, you know that is some damn good writing. Kemmerer stays true to the characters her fans have come to know and love. Their strengths, weaknesses, triumphs, and failures are laid out for us to see from one chapter to the next. But just because Nick's secret was revealed in Breathless, don't think that Secret doesn't have plenty of surprises and OH MY GOD moments. A complete jerk and an enemy of the Merricks becomes a well-rounded character who develops into someone the readers can relate to and sympathize with. One of the biggest surprises for me was Quinn. I confess I have never liked her. I thought she was an obnoxious, reactive drama queen and I hated that sweet Nick had started dating her. I have to admit, I am still not crazy about her, but after Secret I do have sympathy for her and the terrible abuse she has suffered from those who should love her the most.Kemmerer once again takes characters that could be flat and forgettable and turns them into these amazing (fictional) people who tug our heartstrings and make our eyes leak, and she leaves plenty of questions for upcoming Elemental books (notice I used plural because I am hoping, praying, pleading that Michael's book is not the last in this fresh, original, excellent series). Pre-order this book now and have the tissues handy! And if Nick's self-doubt and pain don't move you, go to a doctor and get your humanity checked. This is going to be on every Top 10 YA and paranormal must read list of 2014!