(I received this book for free as part of Goodreads First Reads giveaways).
(This review may contain spoilers).
I wavered a bit, but due to how this book made me feel by the end, I decided to go with the four-star rating.
Although this book is part of a series/a sequel, I feel it stands quite well on its own. I did like the relationship that formed between Kevin and Walter, though the age difference thing kept coming up far more than was really necessary.
I felt that many of the characters in this book came across as quite interesting and well-rounded. There were a few times I found myself smiling, even if there were times that Kevin’s clumsiness seemed overdone.
The mystery part of the book was okay, but I did prefer the romance. I felt there wasn’t quite as much of a mystery as there could have been – and there wasn’t much in the way of twists, which make a good mystery.
It was nice to see the other characters in the book. I did like seeing the other relationships and the hints of the relationship to come.
I felt that Kevin and Walter had real chemistry between them, though I felt the conflict towards the end of the book was a bit overdone. The scenes between them were quite sweet and, in my opinion, well-written.
On the whole, I did find the book to be quite well-written and readable. There was, however, the exception of one word used in the narration at the end – one which I found personally offensive and felt was unnecessary, particularly since it was used in the narration.
I probably would read other books by this author in the future. It would be interesting to see where things go with these characters.
Ink of Blood 