Well this was a surprise. I mean, I was expecting a sweet story, with some angst and a little bit of drama. And yes, that's what I got. And so much more!

Michael Robert writes his characters with a sweetness that characterizes them, regardless of their age, backstory, or whatever trauma they may have. This is the case of Tim, who survived the mistreatment and abuse of his stepfather, but who nevertheless, despite being hurt inside, still remained whole, who knew how to seek and accept the help of who would become his father figure, and who decided to grow and open his wings little by little to overcome the obstacles that were put in front of him. Despite everything he suffered in his childhood and adolescence, he kept his innocence intact, a pure but old soul, some would say. But he also knew who he was and what he wanted in his life from a young age, and when he found it in Davis, he found the courage to go for it.

And Davis, a mature, successful, somewhat worn-out man, to whom a failed relationship left him somewhat lost, although he always felt that something was missing in it, that desire to care, to protect, that his ex did not want or could not fill. Someone with flaws but who tried to learn from them. With a curious character that allowed him to research for his books and suddenly found himself living within his own history. Someone who, when he decided to turn his life around 180 degrees, found the other half of himself. He met that someone who could fill the gaps, what was missing in his life.

And as they meet, get to know each other, and slowly begin to forge their relationship, something dark and wicked lurks beneath the surface of this small, half-lost Nebraska town, giving the story an unexpected twist. And that is all I am going to say about it, because although little by little you are seeing what is going to happen, it is no less surprising for that.

There is only one point that I would like to object to, and that is that time jump at the end of the book. I would have liked to see how some situations were resolved and not just read that they were resolved. It gives a sense of rush at the end that was not felt in the entire book. It is not a criticism, more a personal wish. (Above all, I would have liked to see Grant's face when he saw how well Davis chose this time !!!)

Another amazing story from this incredible author!

I was given an advance copy and voluntarily wrote a review.

Merged review:

Well this was a surprise. I mean, I was expecting a sweet story, with some angst and a little bit of drama. And yes, that's what I got. And so much more!

Michael Robert writes his characters with a sweetness that characterizes them, regardless of their age, backstory, or whatever trauma they may have. This is the case of Tim, who survived the mistreatment and abuse of his stepfather, but who nevertheless, despite being hurt inside, still remained whole, who knew how to seek and accept the help of who would become his father figure, and who decided to grow and open his wings little by little to overcome the obstacles that were put in front of him. Despite everything he suffered in his childhood and adolescence, he kept his innocence intact, a pure but old soul, some would say. But he also knew who he was and what he wanted in his life from a young age, and when he found it in Davis, he found the courage to go for it.

And Davis, a mature, successful, somewhat worn-out man, to whom a failed relationship left him somewhat lost, although he always felt that something was missing in it, that desire to care, to protect, that his ex did not want or could not fill. Someone with flaws but who tried to learn from them. With a curious character that allowed him to research for his books and suddenly found himself living within his own history. Someone who, when he decided to turn his life around 180 degrees, found the other half of himself. He met that someone who could fill the gaps, what was missing in his life.

And as they meet, get to know each other, and slowly begin to forge their relationship, something dark and wicked lurks beneath the surface of this small, half-lost Nebraska town, giving the story an unexpected twist. And that is all I am going to say about it, because although little by little you are seeing what is going to happen, it is no less surprising for that.

There is only one point that I would like to object to, and that is that time jump at the end of the book. I would have liked to see how some situations were resolved and not just read that they were resolved. It gives a sense of rush at the end that was not felt in the entire book. It is not a criticism, more a personal wish. (Above all, I would have liked to see Grant's face when he saw how well Davis chose this time !!!)

Another amazing story from this incredible author!

I was given an advance copy and voluntarily wrote a review.