Review: An Exceptionally Good Read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 18, 2013
Not many friends know that I minored in psychology in university. For that reason, I really love a complicated character that ticks like a real person. Evan Arden is that guy: a discharged Marine with PTSD who has become a mob hitman. The plus? I like him. In fact, I kind of love this guy who's hung up on a girl he knew for all of one day, adores his dog and is slow to acknowledge his desire for the love and comfort that might be found in a real relationship. Will he crack under the strain of past and present troubles? Won't he? Will he ever see the girl of his dreams again?The pacing is first rate. There isn't one moment that lags, but the wry humour and the moments of friendship relieve the reader before the story can become emotionally exhausting. I was so excited by this book that I'd have happily skipped work yesterday to review it and spread my love for it around. This goes on my list of favourites.I can't wait to see what happens in the next book. That said, the end of this book gives enough resolution that I'm not cranky about having to wait.I've been reading Shay Savage for a long time and I have to say that this is the best story she's written. I'm adding this to my Favourite Series List. Five stars.Much thanks to Shay and L.J. Anderson for allowing me to read this Advanced Reading Copy in return for my honest review.