Review: Watch Nicky Charles Grow
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 9, 2013
WOW! What a change from Bonded! From Bonded to The Mating and now The Keeping you can just see Nicky Charles grow as an author. I rated Bonded 3 stars because I thought the plot had such potential but was so disappointed that she didn't take it anywhere and because she dwelled so much on the insecurities of the characters. Things got considerably better in The Mating but I was still a little disappointed. I felt like Nicky was just on the edge of showing what a great writer she really is but somehow was just missing the mark.Then along comes The Keeping and BANG, she hits it out of the park! The characters are intriguing, very believable and have none of the insecurities that drove me to drink while reading Bonded. The plot is full of really good twists and turns that keep you guessing where the relationship between Mel and Ryne is going and how it is going to get there. And, in the end, like most good authors, Nicky sets you up for the next book.If you haven't read anything by Nicky I highly recommend you start with Bonded and then move on to The Mating before reading The Keeping. My rating of Bonded aside, it is a good read and will keep you well entertained, as will The Mating and both will set the stage for The Keeping. But, if you really enjoy reading, the greatest thrill will be seeing Nicky Charles grow as an author. I truly felt like she was some how listening to my comments as I was reading each book, picking up on everything I said and incorporating it in the next book.(Yes, I do talk out loud as I read and Nicky does read reviews of her books. Does she listen in on my comments as I read? Lycans have really good hearing so, who knows?)However you are doing it, way to go Nicky!I really think Nicky is a great author and you will so miss out if you don't add her books to your must read list! I have just started Law of the Lycans and downloaded Betrayed.