Review: Deeper and more heart-tugging than most M/M fiction
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 21, 2012
While Yamila's stories always have wonderful and unique fantasy plots, this one takes the pathos deeper than usual. The sacrifice is beautiful, and of course doesn't go according to plan, confusing Harsen in his own willingness to accept his new fate. I love the world in this story, and the level of sympathy and understanding it injects into the reader. The dialogue also has a couple of moments that register as pure genius, and change your whole perspective on the morals of the changing regime -- ("Clouds. Rain.")The pain of conflicting with his own faith had me biting back tears, and the precious moments between the Prince and his betrothed made me smile with warmth. The evolution of feelings is gradual and realistic, and in addition, the sex is of course scorching. Yamila tugs at your heartstrings (and your loins!) in this oneshot story, and rest assured she is a master puppeteer.