TL;DR
'My Fault' by Mercedes Ron is a sizzling YA romance featuring forbidden love between stepsiblings set against a backdrop of danger, secrets, and high-stakes drama.
What is My Fault about
'My Fault' by Mercedes Ron is the first book in the Culpable trilogy, a fast-paced YA romance that weaves together themes of love, trauma, and secrecy. The story follows seventeen-year-old Noah Morgan, who is uprooted from her quiet life in Toronto to the glitzy, dangerous world of Los Angeles after her mother marries a billionaire. Noah's new stepbrother, Nick, is everything she detests yet irresistibly attractive, pulling her into a forbidden romance fraught with peril. The book explores their tumultuous relationship, highlighting Noah's struggle with her traumatic past and Nick's bad-boy demeanor.
My Fault 5 Key Takeaways
Noah's Life Upturned
Seventeen-year-old Noah Morgan's quiet life in Toronto is disrupted when her mother marries a billionaire and they move to Los Angeles, exposing her to a world of extravagance and danger.
Encountering Nick
Noah meets her new stepbrother Nick, who is arrogant and dangerously attractive. Despite their animosity, an inevitable and powerful attraction ensues.
Forbidden Romance
The tension between Noah and Nick escalates into a forbidden romance, fraught with angst and electric attraction. Their relationship turns their lives upside-down.
Dangerous Past
Noah's traumatic past resurfaces, posing even greater threats than their taboo relationship. Nick must decide whether he is willing to risk everything for her.
Climactic Showdown
Amid illegal street races and lavish pool parties, Noah and Nick's relationship reaches a climactic point where both must confront their deepest fears and desires.
Top My Fault Quotes
- "He's everything I hate, yet everything I can't resist."
- "Danger has always been my shadow, but with him, it's my constant companion."
Who should read My Fault?
This book is perfect for fans of contemporary teen romance, especially those who enjoy enemies-to-lovers and forbidden love tropes. Readers who appreciate emotionally charged narratives with strong character development will find 'My Fault' particularly engaging.
My Fault Best Reviews
- "A tantalizing blend of danger, romance, and emotional depth. Mercedes Ron crafts a compelling story that keeps you on the edge of your seat." - Bookish Corner
- "My Fault captures the intense chemistry and forbidden allure of stepsibling romance, with well-drawn characters and a gripping plot." - YA Book Reviews
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My Fault FAQs
What book is the movie My Fault based off of?
The film is based on the Wattpad story 'Culpa mía' by Mercedes Ron, which was later expanded into a book trilogy published by Penguin Random House.
Is My Fault the book spicy?
The book has a moderate level of spice, rated at 2.5 chili peppers. While there is a lot of banter, the romantic scenes are relatively PG-13.
What is My Fault about the book?
'My Fault' explores the forbidden romance between stepsiblings Noah and Nick, set against a backdrop of danger and high-stakes drama after Noah moves from Toronto to Los Angeles.