Review: Fantastic Debut
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 4, 2014
This really is incredibly strong in every way. I don't have a single complaint. I was hooked from page one and read it right through in a few highly entertained hours. I loved the mystery plot, loved the magic, adored both leads, admired the secondaries, especially Merrick of course. For the first time that I can remember, I am dying to meet a secondary who was only mentioned in passing--Stephen's partner, Esther--I'd bet money she's a fantastic character, a badass nerd, and I am currently dreaming up a whole history and personality for her.Admittedly, there was not a huge amount of sex, which is usually a deal-breaker for my smut-loving self, but truly the flirting was so hot, so very, very (fanning self) scorchingly hot, that it was not a problem. Most of the thanks for this go to Crane's bedroom (or train, country path, library) talk. What can I say, the man has a gift. Also tattoos, which I don't usually find all that sexy, but boy did I here, especially those two you couldn't see until... well, you know.Bottom line: Read it. I really think you will like it.