Review: I'm so sad it's over
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 3, 2013
I loved this series and I'm truly sad that it's over.  I will definitely be buying the whole story once it's released as a full paperback novel.  I had so many emotions siphoning through me while reading this and so even though I don't feel enormously satisfied after completing it, I am definitely content with it.  The only reason I'm unsatisfied with the ending is because it was the ending!  I knew Thane and Brie's story had to come to an end but I really didn't want it to.  There were so many things that I felt I could relate to in the different characterizations within this story that when I "closed" the book on the final page, part of me felt like I was closing the book on myself.  Not always an easy thing to deal with.  This story opened up so many avenues for me and answered many questions.  I also really appreciated the different personality types that were introduced throughout this whole piece.  I would dare anyone to read these stories and NOT come away with a character that they feel inexplicably drawn to for one reason or another.I will say my favorite part of this novella was how the release of Brie's documentary was handled.  It was so sad and horrific to see how some people would react even though I did expect it, and would've been offended if it hadn't gone on that way being that this story has felt so realistic all the way through.  Having the general public act in any way other than how it was portrayed by Red, would've been an insult to the readers.  Red handles it with such aplomb and sensitivity.  Part of me wonders if this lifestyle is known to Red personally as it would be extremely fascinating to really get to see from someone in the lifestyle's pov that knows what they are talking about without resorting to the preconceived notions and judgements of the ignorant masses.  I would've watched Brie's documentary if it were to really happen.  I think stories like this are wonderful because it shows people that just because something is considered outside the "norm" doesn't make it wrong.  We were all born to love and how we express that should be our choice.Thank you Red, for your wonderful and inspiring work.