Review: Gripping and raw
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 25, 2014
Faren Mitchell receives terrible news that sets off a chain of events that change her life irrevocably.  Caught in an emotional sandstorm she is literally hit by stunning Jared "Mick" McKenna.  Something unspoken passes between the two and Faren feels herself falling further down the rabbit hole.  Mick is immediately entranced by Faren's gravitational pull yet Faren keeps him at a safe distance.  I felt Mick was a good guy and I enjoyed reading his and Faren's blossoming relationship- but he's definitely hiding something.The Token 1 does an excellent job setting up the world Faren lives in.  We learn a lot about her character, life, and struggles.  I instantly adored Faren for her innocent yet worldly persona, unmistakable devotion to others, and her feisty go-getter attitude.  Faren works two dead-end jobs in order to maintain a suitable living condition for her comatose mother.  As expenses rise and time is running out Faren turns to desperate measures to secure her mother's care- including becoming an exotic dancer.