Review: A love that would change everything
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 30, 2014
This short prequel to the Crimson Shadow series tells the story of Xander's parents, Joseph Stryker and Emily. I thought it was beautifully done and really shed some light on the type of relationship and the incredible love the two had for each other. This book definitely has something for everyone as, despite its short length, it's stuffed full of action, heartbreak, love, loss and hope. If I had to make one complaint it would be that I wished the book could have been longer, as I could read a whole series on just these two. This novella can be read first in the series, or can be read at any point, though I would like to point out that if it is read first, several small details that tie in to the series later might be missed. There it's so much more I'd like to say about this wonderful prequel, but I can't without dropping some major spoilers about the books that come later in the series. So, suffice it to say that this fantastic book has earned five stars in my eyes.