Review: Gripping & Engaging With Great Promise But Far Too Short
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 10, 2014
In just under 25 pages Ms. Troutte has crafted an engaging read dealing with heavy emotional issues that gets really good before rapidly concluding.  In this story that easily immerses readers, both protagonists have been dealt heavy blows in some heartbreaking scenes and only have each other for support.  Their burgeoning romance must be put aside to give them time to deal with these individual losses which adds some realism to an already compelling read.Nick and Jill met while he was fighting overseas and bonded through Skypeing.  They promised to meet once he returned, but the trauma of his holding Jill's brother while he died and her becoming physically impaired puts shadows on their souls.  They both want to be strong for the other and now that they must deal with their losses individually before they can be together which shows how mature and strong-willed these individuals are.  The conclusion is rushed but extremely cheer-inducing and gives hope to those dealing with similar losses.This was a compelling story dealing with important issues that I truly wish would've been addressed in a longer format.  The characters were immensely likable but there would've been a stronger impact had we gotten to know the characters in a deeper sense.  The ending was far too rushed and gave a quick fix to difficult problems.  Ms. Troutte has a pleasant writing style though and accomplished a lot in very few pages and I look forward to reading more of her books in the future.