Review: A Telling Story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 20, 2013
This book is a mash up of Survival fiction and a "Long Lost Couple" Romance, but the author does a good job of creating a solid plot, likable characters and a compelling backstory.  Gemma, as the female lead, is particularly well done as a woman with a troubled past who overcomes poverty and abuse to make something of herself, and her mixture of toughness and tenderness is very appealing.  Christopher is a bit of a mess, emotionally, but his care for Gemma is clear as he tries to make up for past mistakes.The twists and turns that accompany the duo on their trip "home" are very well written and show both the best and worst of people when society falls apart.  This is a satisfying read and I look forward to the next book in this proposed series.