Review: A beautiful conclusion
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 13, 2013
Largely, Inky and Cole's continuing journey doesn't disappoint. Whilst as touching and heartfelt as the first book, it's far more intimate and although there is some angst it also has some fabulous light humorous moments. Told this time from both perspectives (I loved getting into Cole's head), I was one again greeted with a book I couldn't put down.Inky is more settled. She could quite easily break and don't get me wrong, she still has her moments, but her she is as determined as ever to put her past behind her. Her relationship with her friends and Cole's family is touching and fun and she continues to be the glue which fixes the Carlyle's seemingly broken family. And Cole, he is also as determined, giving and protective as ever, but we also see more of his fun side; the banter between him and Olaf brought many a smile.Whilst 'Inky' has the edge of the two books, I have loved how they have quite simply adored each other into accepting their pasts whilst shaping their future. No nasty break-ups, no secrets between them, just pure unconditional love, an understanding needless of words and above it all, hope."I wanted to make sure Anika knew she wasn't just loved, she was adored by me and it wouldn't end in a month or a year or ten years; I was going to love this woman, worship her, until my very last breath."My only slight disappointment was how quickly the whole 'Joe-situation' was wrapped up. I would have liked a little more depth to it considering the part his evil-ness played, but nevertheless both books have been a pleasure to read and I can't wait for Nico's book.