Review: this story will suck you in (in a good way)
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 3, 2014
The prologue drew me into this book right away and I finished it within a few hours because I literally could not put it down. With such a short synopsis, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, but it was enough to attract my interest and the cover was definitely intriguing.While I was absorbed in the book, it took me a bit to understand the direction it was going. The game was much more important than I initially thought it would be. However, it all came together very nicely. There came a point where I was on the edge of my seat, heart racing, and urging myself to read faster because the action was so intense that I was desperate to see what happened next. So, needless to say, the plot is excellent and the pacing was perfect.I loved the characters! Marra is quiet and a bit subdued, but she is kind-hearted and more intelligent than she appears. I was rooting for her from the moment Drail walked into the shop. I also really liked Drail, while he is a man on a mission, he has a soft spot for Marra and I truly felt that he cared for her. Tryst confused me a little, but I assume that has to do with his circumstances, he also seems to be a gentlemen. The secondary characters are also well developed and likeable.I love the world that the book takes place in and almost wish there was a tiny bit more world building in the beginning, just so I would’ve been even me lost in the story.While there is a clear beginning, middle, and end, it is clear that the author intentionally left some loose ends in the story in order to produce more books. I hope to read them, as I would love to see where this story goes next.I received a copy of this book for free from the author in exchange for an honest review.