All Meredith wants is a break from the drama of the last months, but instead everyone around her is warning her about the dangers of her mate's Irish pack; she goes with Donovan to help him investigate several mysterious deaths, and quickly gets embroiled in deadly conflicts.
(Though reviews are inherently subjective, I prefer to provide some organization to my opinions through the use of a personal rubric. The following notes may contain spoilers.)
Plot and Setting: 4.7 -- Plot is engaging from start to finish. Has unique elements and no major holes, but a few shaky bits and/or a slight lack of focus. Setting is clear and believable. Timeline may be a bit hard to follow. Lots of action, and a strong romantic bond without really any romantic drama, which was refreshing. There are a lot of disparate conflicts: within the Irish pack, related to the fey, and regarding all the other, global issues. We get introduced to a lot of them, and get hints that they will be ultimately resolved, but only a few conflicts are completely wrapped up within this book. I appreciate the realism of this, but would like to hear more about the next steps for the Irish pack! The internal timeline is consistent and clear, but we're only given that it's cold outside as far as when it fits more specifically into the overall series timeline.
Characters: 4.5 -- Main characters are relatable, realistic, interesting, and dynamic. Some minor characters have depth, while others may be slightly stereotyped or simplified. Definite strong points in the relationships between characters. I like Meredith a lot; she's got a lot to offer, yet she fluctuates between confidence and self-doubt, which is realistic and relatable. She has the right balance of optimism and uncertainty, recklessness and intuitiveness. And I love how she helps Donovan by forcing him to really look at what he's doing and make wiser choices. They are a good couple, and I really rather love the way the 'true mate' thing completely eliminates all doubt and drama from their feelings for each other. Must be nice! Minor characters range from being mentioned so briefly they barely count as characters, to one-note crazies like Vivian, to ones with more nuance and depth, like Cosette, and also Meredith's new garda buddy.
Mechanics and Writing: 5 -- Few, if any, typos, punctuation issues, or word errors. (<3/100pgs) Intelligent use of POV. Skillful writing that adds to the story. Errors include a dropped word or two, one missing period. Well written and well proofed. POV is all 1st-person Meredith.
Redeeming Value: 4.3 -- Partially focused uplifting themes or lessons. Drugs, alcohol, violence, etc, are not glorified, though there is some shaky ground. No explicit sex scenes. Implied moral guidelines for behavior. I truly appreciate the absence of sex scenes. Meredith and Donovan do share a bed, but are also very clearly waiting for their bonding ceremony 'wedding' for the sex part. We do learn that Donovan has slept with women before, but he admits that he regrets it now. Violence is definitely a factor in the story, and there are some truly gory, bloody scenes, but the distinction between 'good'/justified violence and 'evil'/self-serving violence is made quite clear.
Personal Enjoyment: 5 -- I loved it. It made me feel in all the best ways, and leaves me content and satisfied. One I'll definitely read again.
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