Jennifer Crusie blogged about it a bit back (or, if that link doesn't work, here's a cache of the original) and it changed how I understand story. Since it isn't, I'm going to save off this little jag to append to my reviews that feature the term. * Negative Motivations: I kind of hate that the term "negative motivation" isn't widespread, yet. It was short and not terribly, erm, sexy? But, sadly, that made it fit the story and characters where they are at this point, so there's that. I really hope the next story has some forward progress on some of these irrational limitations they've placed on themselves.Ī note about Steamy: There's an explicit kinda sex scene putting this on the lightest of my steam rating. So this is a strong three stars but the drag is starting to show a bit. Also, that's ultimately a negative motivation* that stands in addition to Lachlan's own, self-imposed, idiocy. I mean, "avoid your mate or you'll die" is a bit vague, if only because it doesn't including anything like a reason or, say, time limit and it has been ten years. Though, to be completely honest, her motivations need some shoring up, too. Like, is "emotionless" really a good leadership quality for an alpha? Like, his people like this about him?Īnyway, the plot holds together and I still like Eve. His whole "emotions bad" schtick frays a bit with extended proximity. This one has more Lachlan and that's not an improvement. You know what to expect from reading the first. This is second in a UF series, so you at least want to read the other one first.
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