Review: Intellegently written wonder
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 23, 2013
Most of the stories that I find among the freebies are worth what I pay for them. A few stories stand out within the pile as introductions to new writers or worlds worth investigating further. A very few stories make the leap to books that I leave on my kindle for easy access when I want to reread them. This book easily made the jump from the typical free smarmy romance to a great read. Although the main characters happen to be gay, the story could just as easily been about a male/female relationship. While their sexual orientation is a part of the story, it's an accepted fact and not the crucial point. The men have issues to work through and a war to win before they can have their HEA but getting to that point is worth the time you'll invest in this novel. You'll have no trouble understanding and sympathizing with our heroes, Tobin and Lyon. Lyon is damaged and his quest is to save himself as much as his country. You get glimpses into the horrific reasons for his shattered personality and get to watch as Tobin helps him rebuild his world. The book is well written, well edited and an enjoyable read from beginning to end.