Captivating

You know that saying about sophomore slump? This series was the reverse for me. The first book was fine, but ultimately pretty unmemorable for me, while book 2 worked like the best popcorn movie. I was happily and thoroughly entertained.

Shep & Elijah's jagged edges and broken pieces fit together perfectly and I like how there isn't a big production made of their being together by either of the MCs or those around them. While it's true that Shep's character is a bit of a fantasy, the rest, Elijah's experiences as a child actor, his mother, and the world that surrounds him all provide an underpinning of veracity that makes the story pop & hum. Perhaps my favorite thing was how Elijah reacted or didn't to Shep's gift and the new hobby for the men from Elite. I had a good time.