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Dalaric
Dalaric "Ricky" Mikael was known for two things; being the country's best assassin and being a silent brute.
His demons enveloped him in darkness and he saw no end of any tunnel.
Until a girl, who's weird and wears nothing but a pair of black jeans and t-shirts that are too big for her, called him pretty.
___
"It's not." He shocks me again and my smile gets wider as happiness flushes through me. Seeing him understand why I'm upset is mentally refreshing. The people who hurt me don't understand. Even mama doesn't. I can tell from the new wounds every week.
I move forward and hug his slim waist tightly while smushing my face into his very warm chest. His turtleneck is soft under my skin.
His hands lay by his side and I use my own to bring them around my waist. Our height difference makes it only a bit harder for him to put his chin on my head.
Dalaric remains tense but holds me tighter when I try to pull away.
"This is what friends do, I think. They hug, right ?" I ask, tapping my chin in thought. He seems just as lost as me with his blank expression and slight confusion.
He tries to pull me back but I shake my head and he glares at me.
I boop his nose and grin at his cute glare. Aw.
His demons enveloped him in darkness and he saw no end of any tunnel.
Until a girl, who's weird and wears nothing but a pair of black jeans and t-shirts that are too big for her, called him pretty.
___
"It's not." He shocks me again and my smile gets wider as happiness flushes through me. Seeing him understand why I'm upset is mentally refreshing. The people who hurt me don't understand. Even mama doesn't. I can tell from the new wounds every week.
I move forward and hug his slim waist tightly while smushing my face into his very warm chest. His turtleneck is soft under my skin.
His hands lay by his side and I use my own to bring them around my waist. Our height difference makes it only a bit harder for him to put his chin on my head.
Dalaric remains tense but holds me tighter when I try to pull away.
"This is what friends do, I think. They hug, right ?" I ask, tapping my chin in thought. He seems just as lost as me with his blank expression and slight confusion.
He tries to pull me back but I shake my head and he glares at me.
I boop his nose and grin at his cute glare. Aw.
305 pages, ebook
Published October 27, 2020
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August 11, 2021
This made me realise how lonely I am and will forever be🥲
May 3, 2023
wattpad bangers exist. they may be rare, but they do exist.
May 20, 2022
I enjoyed this book ngl, just that, the fmc was a bit too childish but im not gonna throw any bullshit oh her cuz she is indeed a cutie.
This was cute, not anything unique or something to be stunned about but lighthearted to say the least. And, the diversity in this book? Wow. The ending chapters of the book were so adorable
This was cute, not anything unique or something to be stunned about but lighthearted to say the least. And, the diversity in this book? Wow. The ending chapters of the book were so adorable
May 30, 2021
this was actually super cute and refreshing. i can tell this author is an amazing person
March 31, 2025
I think this book altered my brain chemistry as a teenager. All those nights I stayed up reading this will be fairly missed even though it's been YEARS 💔
November 23, 2022
CRYING SOBBING SCREECHING HOWLING THROWING UP SLIDING DOWN THE WALL!!!! I will forever be aloneeee....!! I want a Dalaric. If you loved Lilah you have to read this and vice versa.
I am in love. My mouth is so tired from all the smiling, grinning and squealing all the time!! I swear to God I almost cried from all the cuteness. 😭
Fine is their always. Dalaric and Maya are the one of the best power couple. The way their relationship progressed? The chemistry, love, and fluff? Absolute perfection. 💞😍
I wanted to kill myself or throw myself off the cliff knowing I'm not getting this relationship. My expectations are now even higher than the fictional universe. 😂
"You're so pretty " These 3 words are iconic. And Maya crushing poor Dalaric's ego by doing all the firsts that he's supposed to. 🥲 My heart can't bear this. And God, Dalaric buying onesies for their future kids and already hiding a whole bunch of baby stuff?! I'm just....
There are alot of moments that I want to mention but I'm just chocked full of love for this book that I can't write more without recovering from this book first. This f**king amazing adorable book. 🖤
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22-23 Nov 2022 Reread:
Reread of another amazing Wattpad book 💫
Silent and broody Dalaric + Bubbly, innocent, funny Mayella = One of the best Wattpad couples. Equivalent to Lilah and Grey
Couple Goals 🥰😍💖💫😂
« Note : Grumpy Dalaric likes cheek kisses. »
Him increasing the number of their imaginary children every time she does something or is cute. 😂😭❤
« Well, you must know that there is no way I am pushing five whole kids out of my body. So stop daydreaming, babycakes.”
“W-why? The fuck? Please ?” Oh em gee. This is worse than I thought. He’s obsessed with babies. Next thing you know, he’s even got a Pinterest board like I do! Not the point. »
« C̶A̶N̶N̶I̶B̶A̶L̶I̶S̶M̶ CUTENESS
Name: Mayella Moore Mik-Morrison
Wanted for :C̶a̶n̶n̶i̶b̶a̶l̶i̶s̶m̶ Cuteness
If found : return to Ricky (with caution) » This is so freaking hilarious 🤣
«Oh and I told someone we’re engaged. Is that fine? I don’t know his name so I can’t really find him to take it bac-”
Dalaric’s eyes harden at the mention of a boy and his fingers grasp the wheel tightly. Woah there alpha male.
“It’s fine. Very fucking fine.” He says with the slightest of smirks. There’s a certain edge to his tone that I can’t make out at first so I gasp exaggeratedly when I do.
“Oh okay- hey, stop thinking about babies !” »
« The power of the boop. » It is unexplainable 🥰
« ‘Maya’s Simp’
Dalaric smirks and everyone rolls their eyes when he proudly says “Damn right I am.”
Aw. That’s my baby. I wanna boop. »
« “Hey dude, nice to meet you. How’s life ?” I jokingly ask and he smirks. Greyish blue eyes scan my face and his hands push my body closer to him. “She’s fine.” » SWOON 😍😍💖
I would literally put the whole book in the review if I could 😅❤
I am in love. My mouth is so tired from all the smiling, grinning and squealing all the time!! I swear to God I almost cried from all the cuteness. 😭
Fine is their always. Dalaric and Maya are the one of the best power couple. The way their relationship progressed? The chemistry, love, and fluff? Absolute perfection. 💞😍
I wanted to kill myself or throw myself off the cliff knowing I'm not getting this relationship. My expectations are now even higher than the fictional universe. 😂
"You're so pretty " These 3 words are iconic. And Maya crushing poor Dalaric's ego by doing all the firsts that he's supposed to. 🥲 My heart can't bear this. And God, Dalaric buying onesies for their future kids and already hiding a whole bunch of baby stuff?! I'm just....
There are alot of moments that I want to mention but I'm just chocked full of love for this book that I can't write more without recovering from this book first. This f**king amazing adorable book. 🖤
.
22-23 Nov 2022 Reread:
Reread of another amazing Wattpad book 💫
Silent and broody Dalaric + Bubbly, innocent, funny Mayella = One of the best Wattpad couples. Equivalent to Lilah and Grey
Couple Goals 🥰😍💖💫😂
« Note : Grumpy Dalaric likes cheek kisses. »
Him increasing the number of their imaginary children every time she does something or is cute. 😂😭❤
« Well, you must know that there is no way I am pushing five whole kids out of my body. So stop daydreaming, babycakes.”
“W-why? The fuck? Please ?” Oh em gee. This is worse than I thought. He’s obsessed with babies. Next thing you know, he’s even got a Pinterest board like I do! Not the point. »
« C̶A̶N̶N̶I̶B̶A̶L̶I̶S̶M̶ CUTENESS
Name: Mayella Moore Mik-Morrison
Wanted for :C̶a̶n̶n̶i̶b̶a̶l̶i̶s̶m̶ Cuteness
If found : return to Ricky (with caution) » This is so freaking hilarious 🤣
«Oh and I told someone we’re engaged. Is that fine? I don’t know his name so I can’t really find him to take it bac-”
Dalaric’s eyes harden at the mention of a boy and his fingers grasp the wheel tightly. Woah there alpha male.
“It’s fine. Very fucking fine.” He says with the slightest of smirks. There’s a certain edge to his tone that I can’t make out at first so I gasp exaggeratedly when I do.
“Oh okay- hey, stop thinking about babies !” »
« The power of the boop. » It is unexplainable 🥰
« ‘Maya’s Simp’
Dalaric smirks and everyone rolls their eyes when he proudly says “Damn right I am.”
Aw. That’s my baby. I wanna boop. »
« “Hey dude, nice to meet you. How’s life ?” I jokingly ask and he smirks. Greyish blue eyes scan my face and his hands push my body closer to him. “She’s fine.” » SWOON 😍😍💖
I would literally put the whole book in the review if I could 😅❤
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 25, 2023
Update:
The author said the hero was a virgin. Someone who hit on him in the past told the heroine he was a major player but I believe she only did that to make the heroine jealous. The mention of him being a virgin was never directly used but since the author did say he was I will count this as a safe dual v read!
Heroine is very innocent and seems to be a virgin but she was sexually assaulted by the hero’s brother and the scene was not on page so I'm not sure how far it went
No sex scenes and no descriptive mention of when they had sex for the first time so I can’t tell you what happened lol
The author said the hero was a virgin. Someone who hit on him in the past told the heroine he was a major player but I believe she only did that to make the heroine jealous. The mention of him being a virgin was never directly used but since the author did say he was I will count this as a safe dual v read!
Heroine is very innocent and seems to be a virgin but she was sexually assaulted by the hero’s brother and the scene was not on page so I'm not sure how far it went
No sex scenes and no descriptive mention of when they had sex for the first time so I can’t tell you what happened lol
April 8, 2021
AMAZING. BEAUTIFUL. HEARTWARMING
June 25, 2021
literally hated the girl sfm she was so annoying
August 22, 2021
Okay so i read the first 19 chapters and the last 8 chapters which means i read 28 all together. It was a 42 chapter book and i skipped 14 chapters. So morak of the story im counting this book as complete ✋🙂
It was really cute and it reminded me a lot of Lilah but they both had separate aspects so i don't want to compare the two books. There was a lot of diversity which i loved like praise this authors soul!
I didn't read the middle parts of the book because I felt like I could predict what was going to happen and i didnt like how fast they got into a relationship like i was 15 chapters in with 25 chapters left sooo I fekt like it would get repetitive and boring.
I really hate leaving books half complete so over the week im gonna go back and finish thoes 14 chapters and talk more about the book. See yall in a couple of days 👍
It was really cute and it reminded me a lot of Lilah but they both had separate aspects so i don't want to compare the two books. There was a lot of diversity which i loved like praise this authors soul!
I didn't read the middle parts of the book because I felt like I could predict what was going to happen and i didnt like how fast they got into a relationship like i was 15 chapters in with 25 chapters left sooo I fekt like it would get repetitive and boring.
I really hate leaving books half complete so over the week im gonna go back and finish thoes 14 chapters and talk more about the book. See yall in a couple of days 👍
May 2, 2022
《"Hey dude, nice to meet you. How's life?" I jokingly ask and he smirks. Greyish blue eyes scan my face and his hands push my body closer to him.
"She's fine"
My face morphs into one that says 'I really want to cry but this is not the time'. He makes me so happy.》
I love the grumpy/sunshine trope, gives me ages of life.
Love the hijabi girlboss representation ♡
And now I feel like crying and throwing up 🐧
"She's fine"
My face morphs into one that says 'I really want to cry but this is not the time'. He makes me so happy.》
I love the grumpy/sunshine trope, gives me ages of life.
Love the hijabi girlboss representation ♡
And now I feel like crying and throwing up 🐧
July 3, 2021
Annoying pet names but otherwise wholesome and cute
March 30, 2022
I absolutely loved this book all time comfort book
I loved mayella and dalarik also the side characters (chefs kiss)
I loved mayella and dalarik also the side characters (chefs kiss)
August 8, 2021
Currently obsessed with the grumpy/sunshine trope and I don’t think it’s ending anytime soon.
Dalaric is the kind of story young girls should read so they know what kind of man they deserve. And I’ve never met or talked to the author but I know she is one of the nicest and purest people out there. The story, the diversity, the representation, the plot... literally everything about this made the story so wholesome and swoon worth.
Dalaric is the kind of story young girls should read so they know what kind of man they deserve. And I’ve never met or talked to the author but I know she is one of the nicest and purest people out there. The story, the diversity, the representation, the plot... literally everything about this made the story so wholesome and swoon worth.
March 10, 2023
OH MY GOD THIS BOOK WAS SO CUTE IM ACTUALLY GONNA DIE i'm a sucker for grumpy x sunshine so bad
April 15, 2023
I love Dalaric and Mayella sm🤍🫶🏼
March 8, 2022
This book was truly phenomenal. As soon as I started reading I was hooked, I could not put it down. I highly recommend it, I wish I could find more books like this. At first, I was a bit hesitant to read this book because many people compared it to Lilah, and not to hate on the author or the book, but I was not a big fan. Turns out it was much better than Lilah and I don't regret reading it. I would give it a 4/5.
To start off the main character, Mayella,(Maya) is a girl who has had a very difficult and traumatizing life. Her mom is a drug addict who doesn't have a job and is in and out of her life. Mayella isn't very liked at school, she is constantly being harassed by this boy named Joshua and only has one "friend", Shay. Every day Shay has to pick up Maya from work. One night Shay picks up Maya, as she always does, and takes a detour to some club with her friends. Whiles there, Shay's friends bully Maya and pour a drink on her. Maya does her best to stay calm and rushes out to find a bathroom. Turns out the only bathroom is in an office. Maya gets to a security guard who is standing by the office door and begs him to let her use the bathroom. The security guard is hesitant at first, but eventually lets her go in and that is when she meets Ricky (Dalaric), that very moment is when her and Dalarics journey begins.
Through this book, we get to see Dalaric and Mayella form a beautiful relationship. We see Ricky open up more and start to connect emotionally with May. Ricky also helps Mayella become more comfortable with her body because she is insecure at times. Ricky embraces her and reminds her of how beautiful and "perfect" she is. Both of them make one another stronger and complete each other, they get through their hard times together and build a bond that only one can hope for. This book was truly amazing and mesmerizing to read, I wish I could go back in time and reread it. Although this is a great book, every book has its flaws, and one small complaint that I have is Mayella's maturity levels at times.
Don't get me wrong Mayella is a very kind-hearted and genuine person, but, at times I would get annoyed with her because she would sometimes act very immaturely. Whether it be something she said or her actions. And although she is supposed to be 'innocent', at times it would be too much and she would get on my nerves. I think the author could have toned it down and made her a bit more mature considering she was on the older side, but other than that I love Mayella and this book so much.
One of my favorite things in this story was the representation. I love how much diversity is presented with the main male lead being black as well as the other side characters being Muslim, black, etc. Another thing that I loved about this book was that it was not the too stereotypical keyword 'too'. It still was a bit stereotypical and predictable at times but seeing as how most sunshine/grumpy books make it so that the main lead girl is shy and very timid, that was what I was expecting, but that is not what happened. The author made Maya a very bad*** and strong woman, and that is something that I admired from both the author and Maya.
All in all, I loved this book, and will definitely be rereading it. ❤
To start off the main character, Mayella,(Maya) is a girl who has had a very difficult and traumatizing life. Her mom is a drug addict who doesn't have a job and is in and out of her life. Mayella isn't very liked at school, she is constantly being harassed by this boy named Joshua and only has one "friend", Shay. Every day Shay has to pick up Maya from work. One night Shay picks up Maya, as she always does, and takes a detour to some club with her friends. Whiles there, Shay's friends bully Maya and pour a drink on her. Maya does her best to stay calm and rushes out to find a bathroom. Turns out the only bathroom is in an office. Maya gets to a security guard who is standing by the office door and begs him to let her use the bathroom. The security guard is hesitant at first, but eventually lets her go in and that is when she meets Ricky (Dalaric), that very moment is when her and Dalarics journey begins.
Through this book, we get to see Dalaric and Mayella form a beautiful relationship. We see Ricky open up more and start to connect emotionally with May. Ricky also helps Mayella become more comfortable with her body because she is insecure at times. Ricky embraces her and reminds her of how beautiful and "perfect" she is. Both of them make one another stronger and complete each other, they get through their hard times together and build a bond that only one can hope for. This book was truly amazing and mesmerizing to read, I wish I could go back in time and reread it. Although this is a great book, every book has its flaws, and one small complaint that I have is Mayella's maturity levels at times.
Don't get me wrong Mayella is a very kind-hearted and genuine person, but, at times I would get annoyed with her because she would sometimes act very immaturely. Whether it be something she said or her actions. And although she is supposed to be 'innocent', at times it would be too much and she would get on my nerves. I think the author could have toned it down and made her a bit more mature considering she was on the older side, but other than that I love Mayella and this book so much.
One of my favorite things in this story was the representation. I love how much diversity is presented with the main male lead being black as well as the other side characters being Muslim, black, etc. Another thing that I loved about this book was that it was not the too stereotypical keyword 'too'. It still was a bit stereotypical and predictable at times but seeing as how most sunshine/grumpy books make it so that the main lead girl is shy and very timid, that was what I was expecting, but that is not what happened. The author made Maya a very bad*** and strong woman, and that is something that I admired from both the author and Maya.
All in all, I loved this book, and will definitely be rereading it. ❤
November 28, 2021
Another book that just reminded me why my dumbass is so single and lonely I’ll be forever 🥲😭
I love this book, it’s so heartwarming and it gave me Lilah vibes. Loved dalaric, he’s such a softie and his birthday gift to her was just absolutely adorable.
There were moments I just wanted to dnf because of Mayella annoying behavior.
The side characters were good also.
Would totally recommend if you enjoyed Lilah.
I love this book, it’s so heartwarming and it gave me Lilah vibes. Loved dalaric, he’s such a softie and his birthday gift to her was just absolutely adorable.
There were moments I just wanted to dnf because of Mayella annoying behavior.
The side characters were good also.
Would totally recommend if you enjoyed Lilah.
October 12, 2021
it was good.
But there was no smut tho. it wasn't a slow burn.
the plot was really good, the girl mc(mayella) cringed me a little I mean when she said owie and okei dokei a lot of times that's it.
And dalaric was *chef kisses* I would recommend it if you like the grumpy sunshine trope and if you loved Lilah and slim I am sure you'll like this book too.
But there was no smut tho. it wasn't a slow burn.
the plot was really good, the girl mc(mayella) cringed me a little I mean when she said owie and okei dokei a lot of times that's it.
And dalaric was *chef kisses* I would recommend it if you like the grumpy sunshine trope and if you loved Lilah and slim I am sure you'll like this book too.
January 23, 2022
Dalaric, the most respectful male mc till date.
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July 21, 2024No just no
March 10, 2023
I don't think it is physically possible to rate this book as high as I desperately need and want to. Dalaric has surpassed every single man and fictional man (which yes still trying to process because I genuinely didn't think that was possible to out do... but hey I was wrong, honestly couldn't be more happy to be proven wrong).
Everything about this book was incredible: The writing was beautiful, the characters - Dalaric (Ricky) and Mayella (Maya) - are the most incredible individuals and an even better pairing, in simple terms they are the definition of soul mates ❤ and the portrayal of true, deeply emotional love and respect for each other was heartshattering in the most beautiful of ways.
This book honestly and truly has made me realise that this is the relationship I deserve, and so does everyone else. We all need our very own Dalaric or Mayella, I mean why not both? Or is that too greedy?
I tell you the tears that I shed for this beautiful couple, thankfully all happy.
I feel a genuine connection to these characters almost like my brain has convinced me they are real. But I know for certain that I will not forget about them, they will randomly pop into my thoughts at 3am in 5 years time on a random Tuesday, I know my only reaction will be to smile and convince myself to not read this again which by that point will probably be for the 50th time.
Please give this book a read, I promise it will be worth your time. Although I warn you now, your standards in men and relationships in general will skyrocket which is honestly a good thing because you deserve what Dalaric and Mayella have.
Thank you to this amazing author for a beautiful portrayal of love through beautiful people and writing ❤
Everything about this book was incredible: The writing was beautiful, the characters - Dalaric (Ricky) and Mayella (Maya) - are the most incredible individuals and an even better pairing, in simple terms they are the definition of soul mates ❤ and the portrayal of true, deeply emotional love and respect for each other was heartshattering in the most beautiful of ways.
This book honestly and truly has made me realise that this is the relationship I deserve, and so does everyone else. We all need our very own Dalaric or Mayella, I mean why not both? Or is that too greedy?
I tell you the tears that I shed for this beautiful couple, thankfully all happy.
I feel a genuine connection to these characters almost like my brain has convinced me they are real. But I know for certain that I will not forget about them, they will randomly pop into my thoughts at 3am in 5 years time on a random Tuesday, I know my only reaction will be to smile and convince myself to not read this again which by that point will probably be for the 50th time.
Please give this book a read, I promise it will be worth your time. Although I warn you now, your standards in men and relationships in general will skyrocket which is honestly a good thing because you deserve what Dalaric and Mayella have.
Thank you to this amazing author for a beautiful portrayal of love through beautiful people and writing ❤
November 1, 2021
This book is the best think I’ve ever read I highly recommend
December 30, 2021
OH MY GOODNESS YOU DONT UNDERSTAND I RE READ EVERYTIME A NEW CHAPTER WAS POSTED BECAUSE ITS SO AMAZING
February 9, 2022
real rating 3.5
January 29, 2023
I did like this book don’t get me wrong, but the mc was just wayyyy too childish for me to enjoy it that much.
But they were very cute and the whole book is very adorable :)
But they were very cute and the whole book is very adorable :)
March 15, 2022
The way I eat this book up every time. If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would, it really deserves all the hype in the world. This book has everything you can ask for and more, it’s really one of a kind. Especially the main characters, they’re very inspirational. I can’t even form the words to explain how good this book is.
February 4, 2023
loved itt!!!
March 15, 2022
maya is a queen w one hell of a back bone my goodness i love her
with some of these sunshine and grumpy books, sunshine is insanely innocent and they don’t stand up for themselves
but with maya(my sweet baby) she is innocent but not so much that it’s uncomfortable and the BACK BONE ON THIS GIRL IS NUTSSSS!!! she stands up for everyone but in such a sweet little way it’s perfect and respectful
the diversity is amazing and the author also informs the readers. i love it
🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧
with some of these sunshine and grumpy books, sunshine is insanely innocent and they don’t stand up for themselves
but with maya(my sweet baby) she is innocent but not so much that it’s uncomfortable and the BACK BONE ON THIS GIRL IS NUTSSSS!!! she stands up for everyone but in such a sweet little way it’s perfect and respectful
the diversity is amazing and the author also informs the readers. i love it
🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧
July 29, 2021
my standards: 📈 📈 📈
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