Headlines:
Marriage of convenience
Getting to know one another
Self worth

This text novel of the graphic novel (web comic to hard copy) was so worth the read. I have previously enjoyed the graphic novel and reading the text novel with all that visualisation in my mind was vivid and rich. The characterisation of the two MCs Maxi and Riftan was so appealing as I got to know each of them better and better as the story unfolded.

It was all brusque meets shyness, confidence meets uncertainty and temper meets meekness. These two contrasted completely and yet they were a complimentary match with real feelings seeming to catch fire. Talking of catching fire, this was relatively graphic in the intimacy department but it conveyed a tangible connection.

Maxi is by far my favourite character. She was abused by her father and there is no doubt she was traumatised. Maxi had a speech impairment and this is a key focus in this novel. She had huge issues with self worth and she just wanted to be useful and to matter to someone. Honestly, my heart still really goes out to her.

Riftan was a bit oblivious to her issues but her truly does care for her. I cannot wait for some future honesty between them about their developing feelings.

I wait to read on, to be honest, that wait will be impatient.

Thank you to Inklore Books for the review copy.