I thought this story was going to be WAY more about teeth than it actually was. That said, there was still a lot about teeth, but it was a nice side story rather than the only thing talked about. This is first and foremost a romance, BUT it’s also so much more than that.

This is the only book I’ve read that truly manages to capture the inner workings of someone struggling with anxiety. There are anxiety and panic attacks raw on the page, allowing readers to get a sense of what it is like for someone battling these conditions. There are descriptions that allow readers the chance to get a grasp on what having anxiety could feel like – to bring awareness to the nearly paralyzing control it can have over a person’s body and life.

Eddings is a master. And I cannot imagine how hard this book was to write. If you haven’t read it or grabbed a copy yet, please do, because while I love the story on the surface for the instant love story where two people are clearly drawn together so passionately that they can’t stay away no matter how hard they try – I love the story more for spreading awareness about mental health and the need to be a bit more caring with those around us.