Review: Very enjoyable read!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 15, 2013
3.75 starsJason and Ash find themselves in a terrible situation as member of the civilian police in Afghanistan. They've know each other since their days of training and have spent the past 9 months working side by side. They've become friends and confidants and after months of hopelessly awaiting a rescue that may never come, they turn to each other for comfort. They love their partners and can't wait to go back home to them, but they need that touch, that reassurance that they are not alone, that they are indeed alive.Boots on the Ground was a compelling read, but I have to say that the use of flashbacks was one element that was hard for me to get used to at times. I usually have no problem when an author uses this approach, but I found that the flashbacks encompassed a lot of events and characters. This made it harder for me to return to the present time. Don't get me wrong, I appreciated those glimpses into the past since they helped me to connect with the characters more, but some of them were extensive enough that I lost my place a time or two.Aside from that, the writing was very good. I especially enjoyed the range of emotions brought to the page and the dialogue and events that took place throughout the book. David and Jason's story was a treat to read. I enjoyed how they came together, their struggles and their relationship. I would have loved to lean more about Matthew and Ash's story. I feel like their story entails a lot more that what was written in this installment.This is the first book I've read from Angela S. Stone but it won't be the last. I already added the first title of the series, Sometimes It's Fate, to my TBR shelf and I am looking forward to the next installment.