Review: I wasn't gluded to my seat by I did stay in my seat..
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 07 14, 2013
Fox writes in an untiring way that flows along. Her style isn't hampered by extraneous detail. I've read other works like SCRAP METAL, THE MIDNIGHT PRINCE and DRIFTWOOD. She comes very close in understanding the male psyche.In this work I was stimulated by the struggle of cultures, the early Christian movement, the belief in witchcraft and miracles. The monastic setting as a background with the struggle of religious dogma against scientific inquiry were interesting dynamics. I did become involved in the main characters and the storyline. Actually, the story could have ended at the 50% mark without harm.My only concern had to do with the ongoing affair between our heroes within a monastic setting. I mean once they made the commitment to one another they should have ridden into the sunset. Instead we have an abbot and his Viking lover doing unchaste acts in the monastery. The answer is that it's ok because their fallible human beings. I mean if it's ok for the abbot why not the rest of the monks? Ok, it's not my story but chastity is part of the vow one takes for such a life.I did want to give Fox credit for the tasteful erotic scenes without over doing it. BTW it's refreshing that two guys can be seen as sexually versatile. Also, Caius's reconnection with his father was a moving scene. I'd give this book a solid 3.5. It wasn't on the magnitude of BLOOD SONG ( Anthony Ryan) or CAPTIVE PRINCE( S.U. Pucat) where I'm waiting for sequels but it did keep my attention.