Review: Unexpected . . .
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 25, 2013
I was surprised by Grave Bound, honestly (but rather stupidly!!) expecting some paranormal element because of the title, yet the story immediately intrigued me, and the need to know more about Emily's situation became imperative.T R Graves creates a world which exists within the modern one, yet the community is dominated by the men and the women are treated like property and slaves. The men rule this world by fear and violence, and T R Graves expresses the emotions of characters like Tess and Emily so well, helping the reader to sympathise and respend to them.The romance between Emily and Levi is intense but at no time did I doubt that it was genuine. Although Tope had initially expressed feelings for Emily I was glad there was no indication of a love triangle, just a protective instinct on his part, and this allowed the relationship between Emily and Levi to develop.During Grave Bound T R Graves is very careful to concentrate upon the growth of her characters, particularly Emily, who finds her confidence, and also the development of her plot. The reader is never bored as the author has several side-plots taking place which eventually she ties together.I admit Grave Bound is highly emotional and deals with difficult issues, but T R Graves is sensitive, yet at the same time challenging. This is a story about a young woman's growth, and I think the author tells it stunningly.This was given to me as a review copy, but this has had no influence on my opinion.