Review: Punchy, powerful, real love story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 7, 2014
When I heard that JD Mader was writing a romance, I had full confidence he could pull it off…with the distinctive flair and economical, punchy prose that flavors his other books. And he did it: a dark, real love story between and among real, flawed, intensely human characters. I was pulled in immediately and couldn’t resist highlighting some great passages on my Kindle as I read, like this one: “His hands through her auburn hair were silk. She dove into the reverie of perfume and aftershave and stubble against her smooth cheek.” You can hear the music, the rhythm behind the words.While the main action centers around Rachel and Drake, who meet at a party and feel an instant attraction that freaks them out a little (and who hasn’t been there?), it’s also a life-changing experience for Rachel’s best friend Jen and for those closest to Drake, who have been like family. Because love and new relationships do that; they spill over and make even tidy parts of your life messy at times. If you like your romance real, if you love great characters, if you love powerful writing, I’d recommend this novella without reservation.