Review: Another BIG winner from Lanyon!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 7, 2014
I've read all of Josh Lanyon's work and I've learned to expect nothing but the best from him. SOTS definitely did not disappoint. If after reading the publisher's description of a book and I'm interested enough to check out a few reviews, I don't need an expanded version of the publisher's description; rather, I want to know other details: the author's use of descriptions, whether the book is heavy on sex (ugh) or on story, character development, and how the book made readers feel. I read this book in two evenings (I had pre-ordered it) and I can definitely say that the characters, the landscape, the story--even the haunting book cover--will stay with me for quite some time. If you're tired of the "usual" M/M books you read in a sitting or two, then this book is probably for you. You will want to savor each word (I even found myself quickly going back to re-read sections just to make sure I hadn't missed anything) and, most importantly, you WILL NOT BE sidetracked by poor editing or confusing sentence structure. Josh Lanyon is a professional author who gifts us with unforgettable characters and intricate stories along with a couple of gorgeous, sexy men for spice. The sex scenes develop from the story--not the other way around which is becoming all too common from other authors of this genre.I recently read that Josh Lanyon is "frequently described as 'the gateway drug' for readers new to male/male romance...." He wasn't my first M/M read, but he has become my favorite author of this genre. And a Lanyon book is definitely my "drug" of choice! If this is your first Lanyon book, I bet you'll be searching for his other books (and there are many, including several series books).