Review: Twink Story With A Twist
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 11, 2012
I have to admit this is my first book for this author.  I've been keeping busy reading S. Hyacinth and A. Kell.  I thought the cover looked nice. ..So I figured, what the heck, I'll give it a try.  Well, it was surprisingly nice.I guess I'm a sap, but unlike some reviewer's, I enjoyed the cliche a and hackneyed phrases.After finishing the book my first thought was, darn, I can't believe this is only a 200 page story.  It just seemed it should be longer, there was so much going on.  And that's a good thing!With all the action, it just felt like 5 books crammed into one, but that definitely made it more entertaining to read though.With that said, there were a couple of things that I wanted to point out that made this story special for me that were not covered in any of the previous reviews. Despite all the violence and sex, (not complaining, those Were's deserved to die!  LOL ) that is typical for shifter stories, the overall theme was about family.Sasha was an abused, isolated omega, without any family, that's the beginning of the story.Then he meets his mate/spouse (beginnings of family).I've read enough shifter stories to make the whole psychology of how and why mates are attracted, superfluous, so I'm cool with the intro.Then he gets a pack, his old pack back actually (extended family).  That includes of course, Vadim's parents (in-laws).  Then there were two more facets of family that fell into place.  I won't include those as that would be too much of a "spoiler."  Let's just say, that if you liked theThe Lamb Who Cried Wolf [Mate or Meal 1] (Siren Publishing Classic ManLove), then you should enjoy this story too.Last but not least, another aspect I really appreciated about this author's writing was the humor.  I can never get enough of laughing.  What can I say?  I'd like to finish up with one of the many parts of the story that I found humorous.  It shouldn't be a spoiler, don't worry!  :)Oh, to understand this part, you have to understand that Vladim and Sasha are going through those uncontrollable mating urges that all newly formed bonded mates go through in shifter stories.  Hehe.Oh, and Vadim has captured Shasha in a wrestling match (sort of) and pinned him to the ground, while they are supposed to be on the way to a meeting with the beta's and in-laws. (hint...this happens to Sasha a lot! )  ;)"Vadim growled as Sasha wiggled the apex of his thighs against Vadim's growing co**.  Sasha scooted back a little as he sat up, his hands resting on Vadim's chest.Vadim gripped Sasha's hip to hold him in place over his co** when he spotted a flash of fabric beyond Sasha's shoulder.  He felt his face heat up with embarrassment.""There's someone behind me, isn't there? Shasha asked softly.Vadim nodded, his eyes never leaving the people standing behind Sasha's back."Sasha says "Your mother?""Vadim nodded again.""Damn! Sasha said, crying out a moment later, his hand coming up to rub the back of his head.""Stop swearing, Sasha, Anya (In -law) said.Yes, ma'am, he replied."And Anya says "Now, does anyone want to tell me what's going on here?""Vadim and Sasha each pointed to the other, their voices synchronized, and said, HE STARTED IT!"Okay, maybe some people may think that's hokey.But if you can picture it...It's a riot!