Review: Imaginative beyound belief, but still believable
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 21, 2013
This is a very creative take on the mate mythology, without getting werewolves/vampires involved, and an interesting take on the dom/sub relationship dynamics. I'd give this author 5 stars just for her imagination alone, but that isn't necessary because she's also a great writer and I enjoyed this from the start to end. This is a well thought out story between two men who go against the norm for the society/world that was created. Both Jake and Henry weren't looking for their other half, for understandable reasons, but both were truly lonely and perfect for each other. I never questioned why these two should be together and I can normally find something that makes me think there’s a better person out there for at least one of the MCs. I generally like more sex in my stories, but given Jake's past and aversion to being touched, it made sense that there wouldn't be and I accepted that in the context of this situation. The sex that is there is decent, though it could’ve been hotter and/or more explicit. The story starts with a bang, making you see just how cruel the world can be for those like Jake, and never lets up. He is a very sympathetic character. The storyline that runs concurrent to the love story is fraught with suspense and intrigue, but it tied in well to the plot. My only real issue is price: I think $5.99 for 145 pages is highway robbery, but the premise and sample were so good that I decided to allow myself to get robbed and I can’t say I regret it, though it annoys me. I hope to see another book in this world, hopefully reasonably priced (I suggest no more than $3.99), and expect there to be as there were loose ends, unrelated to the MCs, to be tied up. Hence, I highly recommend this story if you've got $5.99 lying around and you're looking for a great read for a promising writer. Kudos.