(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review).
(This review may contain spoilers).
This was a book that really intrigued me when I read the blurb. I felt that it had interesting characters and I was able to relate really well to Delilah. Some of the things she went through were things I could really empathise with.
Although I liked Delilah’s relationship with River after it was formed, I was a bit hesitant when Delilah met him for the first time. I’m really not a fan of love at first sight stories… but I was pleasantly surprised that the author took the time to develop their relationship past the initial attraction stage.
I did like the slight air of mystery there was around River. There were times I really felt for him as well. I did think that some of the past that the characters related to each other lost something in the telling. There were times I felt that all the characters did was sit around and talk about the past and I think I might have found it easier to read if some of the events had been explored… whether in flashback form or in a kind of Prologue.
I did feel some sympathy towards the other characters in the book as well, particularly Susan. But there were parts of the book where I didn’t really like her very much. And I was much less keen on the teachers in Delilah’s school. I think that brought back too many personal bad memories…
I did get a bit saddened by the end of the book, but I still enjoyed the ride throughout. It was a unique spin on a plot I do see quite a lot. I would definitely be interested in reading more books by this author in the future.
Ink of Blood 