5 stars I edited this book. There were certain things about it that I didn’t like, but that’s more about the content than the writing. The writing is compelling and engaging. The characters, though vastly different from me in experiences and in preferences, are relatable in ways that are surprising. By the end, I really liked Hawke and appreciated his gooey center. I also understood, in a way I don’t think I had previously, the inherent need in the Fae to experience violence as a psychological aspect of sexual stimulation. Seeing the characters in this world as not-quite human (though Charley is half human), made it easier for me to accept that these inclinations are an inherent part of who they are as a species. They don’t feel pain in the same way that I would, making it possible for me to ignore the “pain” as it is described because it’s not interpreted in the same way by the characters. The psychological damage experienced by both Hawke and Charley in their formative years serves as a bond that makes them uniquely qualified to understand one another. Action sequences are described using powerful action verbs that draw the reader in, painting a vivid picture of encounters, especially with the villain, Dimitri. The final battle with Dimitri is exciting and easy to visualize. It’s always satisfying to see a recurring villain soundly defeated, or should I say, annihilated. I enjoyed the clever banter between Charley and Hawke, mostly because her insults are so amusing. The fact that some of the Fae Corps also insult him in similar fashion added to my entertainment. There’s a certain dry humor that underlies every bit of dialogue, and I love that. The book is told from alternating POVs of Charley and Hawke, in present-tense, which adds to the urgency of the moments presented in each scene. I’m told this is the final story of the Fae Corps, but I can see some kind of story about Rafael coming at a later date. We’ll have to wait and see. September 7, 2020
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