This narrative is more political, as Brennan and Reese both have public roles to play and understand how a reveal of their relationship might affect those roles. The past, which includes point-of-view scenes from both Reese and Brennan, features many bright moments of these characters meeting before the inevitable conflict when their roles in the world tear them apart. I kind of expected the angst, but what I didn’t anticipate was the two separate types of angst we get during each separate narrative. This book is more like two stories in one as we follow dual storylines that are each worthy of a dedicated book. However, it wasn’t just a teasing prologue to get us hooked. The action starts at what looks like the moment right before the climax, so I expected the flashback that occurred soon after the early reveal of the dark moment. I’d probably have loved this book all on its own based on the excellent characterization and intricate plotline, but luckily, I got to read this amazing bit of literature instead. Bauer is one of those authors whose stunning use of language elevates the work from general storytelling to a genuine art form.
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