Review: emotionally charged
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 4, 2012
This M/M fantasy/shifter novella makes for an enjoyable read.Set in an alternative present-day US where weres (and othere supernaturals) are known even if they generally keep to themselves, it has a nice, consistent plot with two likeable romantic leads.The plot is tight even if it is not exactly action-packed as the author chooses to focus far more on the growing attraction between Luke and Tryg.Personally I have found nothing wrong with this but other readers might be disappointed by the comparative lack of actual events replaced by many, graphic sex scenes that punctuate the emotionally intense development of the relationship. It is probably best to consider this work a romance with supernatural events more than a fantasy with two romantically involved leads.As it is always the case with this genre one has to accept the psychological shortcuts triggered by the "mate" concept: Luke and Tryg actually fall for each other very quickly but this was clearly intentional.As it nearly always the case with this genre, especially when written by ladies, roles in bed are rigidly codified and it detract -for me- from the excitement.The book is entirely self contained with a HEA but it is also supposed to be the first instalment in a series. As of now I do not know whether the next books will involve the same leads or new characters.Writing is professional and editing -this is an Xcite book, after all- essentially flawless.