Review: A romance which appeals!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 1, 2012
This one does bring to mind another owner/slave theme,Anchored (Belonging). Both set in an alternative futuristic world where buying a pet/bondsmate is a commercial, legal and florishing trade. By comparision, Redemption lacks the darkness, violence and certainly not as disturbing as Anchored. But Redemption is more romantic, heartwarming, easier to read and I guess appeals to more MM romance fans. Certainly there is a nice, warm and satisfying feeling towards the end. However I have to say the more  powerful and very compelling Anchored (Belonging) is unforgettable and more memorable in the long run. Certainly I have not forgotten the plotline in Anchored months after I read it!Back to Redemption, I thoroughly enjoy the relationship between Devin and Jason as they convincingly evolve from owner/property to equal partnership. Their exchanges are absorbing, the emotions tangible. The futuristic setting is well done too. The food angle is especially thought provoking even if we could easily visualize this being a realistic scenario in a resoure constrained earth. Bravo to the writer for pointing it out so well in her story. As I am quite fed up with pages of sex in most MM romance, I really appreciate that the sex is reined in here. Plot, characters and emotions development take precedence here which is all I want in my MM romance. Not asking alot, right ? (LOL). The writer has conveyed her boys' struggling feelings so well. There is a little dom/sub flavor in the sex scenes but very mild. However there are a few little points which bug me. Why did Devin not supply Jason with a wardrobe befitting his status. Here we are talking about Jason being a "filthy" rich man's property! Poor Jason has to struggle with his own handful of clothes!. Then there is that scene when poor Jason is so sick. Surely a doctor could be call for immediately when Devin is suppose to be so worried. I do like Jason and Devin but I feel Devin is too nice, even a bit naive. Surely someone who is so powerful in the corporate world would be a more complex person. That aside I thorough enjoy the writing which kept me engrossed from the beginning till the very end. And I look forward to more from this "new" writer.