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The Empress of Salt and Fortune (The Singing Hills Cycle, #1)
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I'm kinda torn on how I feel about this. It's good Tal. He's definitely an author I recommend to mm readers, just mind your triggers. Survivorship and truma are a huge themes here. But there are only two explicit chapters and they feel almost unnecessary or forced. Like it would be a ton more in the flow of the book if they weren't there especially given the relationship between Shea and Morgan is built on emotional intimacy and making each other more.
There are some predictable elements but I'm okay with that. Predictable works for me when the story is driven by it's characters.
I love, love the characters in this book. Morgan is the best team Dad, honestly watching at least one family acknowledge that is a freaking joy. His trauma is so, so well executed, I appreciate having a survivor of that level as a romantic lead. Shea is an absolute sweetheart, a protector to his core, his sports psychology degree was a perfect choice and a surprise. Brody, oh Brody. Brody broke my heart. He's the soul of the team and him breaking apart... I was not okay. I really want to read his and Lawson's novella(s?). Kathy is a brilliant strong woman, for any book, let alone mm. The whole team is fantastic.
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