Review: Stress Lines
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 18, 2014
The writing provides images so crystal clear it is as if I can smell the blood or feel Maria’s sore ribs.  The storyline line is diverse enough that characters I never thought I could dislike like Symphony now cause a negative reaction from me.  It takes skilled story development to turn a clear victim into a villain and them redeem them in a believable way.  I feel bad for Dan and Ram.  Interestingly enough from the very first books in this series, I never connected with Lillian and my feelings on her have not changed.The stress of the familial relationships are clearly evident.  I am nervous for this clan.  I hope Brock’s influence over his watchers is able to heal all of the hurts and hidden secrets that lies beneath the cloak of family ties.  I remember a scene in the book where Akibeel realizes “Love for one person does not diminish love for another”.. I am struggling with this one.  The men of this series are so perfectly flawed.  It’s hard not to like them… my feeling for the women are clearly based on how they treat the men.Akibeel and Maria are way too cute for words.  They are fast becoming my favorite couple right now.  Maria is protecting him from emotional harm; love it.The intricate storyline line, complicated family tree,  fluid pace and funny moments provides the framework that keeps boredom from setting in after 11 books.  Who needs Scandal when you have the Spirit Mate series? Certainly not me.