The Price of Redemption by M.L. Nystrom
“An Emotionally Gripping and Powerful MC Story”
The Price of Redemption, by ML Nystrom, gutted me. It was an emotionally heart-breaking, gripping, indescribably heart-rendering read and it’s heartwarming moments were the necessary balm for many. Regardless of it’s darkness, it was a story that had-to-be-read. It’s redemption a needed one. This MC Romance contains a heavy and intriguingly emotional needy storyline, with strong, mighty, and addicting characters. This is one of those stories that will dominate, as the hidden yet slowly developing sacrificial hero will bring out all of the feels as his redemption will be a long, winding, and messy one. So, hold on for an MC ride that will be quite the read….
Wow. And, I mean, WOW. I am blown away as a result of my most recent read. The after effects have dominated my mind and have had me a blubbering mess. Despite being directed by such a beautiful cover and title, I could not have even predicted on the smallest of scales what I would be reading. I crazy loved so much of it, yet..there was so much that left me speechless for so many different reasons.
The Price of Redemption is a very dark MC story of rival gangs and the Greek mafia, some with normal lives and families, with their varied plight to dominate the world of drug smuggling and smaller legitimate kinds of businesses, and for the more brutal ones, additional human trafficking, child abuse, and human torture. One of its struggling presidents, Iceman, with a gut-wrenching past, is at a desperate and unknown crossroads as he begins to claw at normalcy. Enter Gabriella. The Scandanavian Savior for his group, and one such man, that despite her initial reasons, turns her unbridled love, compassion and unwavering strength into the conduit that brings them through the biggest of wars.
I adored Iceman and Gabriella, and so very much need to squeeze hug Ricky, as they all blindly made their way through such horrid times and heartache. It was beautiful, it was breathtaking, it was brutal and ugly….it was indescribable. Much of the brutality containing such ruthless and barbaric actions which contain triggers that were difficult to read, digest, and absolutely comprehend. But….that one part….that one part I had to read over and over and over again as my mind could not register it’s meaning. But, when it did….an ugly crying fest took over and lasted for quite a while. Because….wow.
The Price of Redemption is clearly a massive story with such an underlyingly beautiful storyline and such a darkly winding plot. It’s multi-layered characters, many of which are mighty and strong, chivalrous and ultimately wonderfully human, that despite living in a ruthless and sometimes unforgiving world, battle with not only their ever-present palpable demons, but also those less forgiving and decidedly lead by greed and savagery, and that turns into the most nail-bitingly inhumane course of action, that had this reader skim-reading as such a process will find any reader in quite the state of emotions. As a result, this was undoubtedly quite the read….
That all being said, with it’s deep, dark, and varied plot, also came a bit of confusion as there were some unanswered questions that left this reader confused as a result. There were also so many horrifying triggers, that in this reader’s opinion, sensitivity should be indicated as a warning, as they were so realistic, nerve-racking and so difficult to read. In addition, it’s ending felt a bit rushed that despite it being part of a “Am I really reading this, reeealllly?”, it needed to be blissfully experienced by the reader.
Nevertheless, The Price of Redemption, by ML Nystrom, is a powerfully intense yet beautifully heartwarming read for readers who enjoy a really good MC story.
*star rating: 4.50 ‘I really liked this story’ stars*
I’ve spent most of my life as a performing musician and band instrument repair technician, but that doesn’t mean I’m pigeon-holed into one mold. I’ve been a university professor, belly dancer, craftsperson, soap maker, singer, rock band artist, jewelry maker, lifeguard, swim coach, and whatever else I feel like exploring. As one of my students said to me once, “Life’s too short to ignore the opportunities.” I have no intention of ever stopping so welcome to my story world. I hope you enjoy it!
