Review: Gritty, Intense, Powerful Reading!  Marata can Write!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 23, 2014
Again, I have to ask myself, how much more can Faren take? For that matter, how much more can I take? The clock is ticking on her life and all she wants is the peace of mind that her mother will be cared for and a slice of the happiness and joy love can bring. Once again, Faren is entangled in the dark strands of the web that is her life. Just when so much good is falling into her life, Faren becomes a target for treachery one more time. Mick is back, thanks to the prodding of Kiki, Faren’s colorful and earthy best friend, who calls things like they are. Thorn becomes almost human in his revelations and then fate, life, whatever you want to call it, slams Faren down. Is she down for the count this time or will she be able to draw on her vast storage of heart and courage one more time. Meanwhile, the clock is still ticking…The Token 4 Marata Eros’ latest installment in this series of novellas packs her same “sucker-punch-to-the-gut & heart” that is pure Marata. Never have I seen a style so distinct, so vibrantly real, bringing characters to life in the manner Ms. Eros does. Her world is dark, yet at least one little corner of it is filled with hope. Her characters are larger-than-life, I swear, if I could touch one, they would feel like flesh and blood. The dialogue is priceless, real, earthy and emotional. All this packed into a short novella with the ease and grace only few authors can achieve.