So as predicted, we’ve gotten some spice in the second quarter of this book—not any penetrative sex yet, but enough spice to excite me for what’s to come. Especially that last chapter!
Who knew I wanted to read about a public minotaur orgy outside a brothel? The voyeurism was a good touch with Aspeth’s prude tendencies.
I really like the connection of her being desperate for a loving touch and how much she enjoys Hawk’s touch and how shy is to ask for it. It brings depth to her character through her actions.
However, I’m not so keen on her keeping so many secrets from him as he opens up to her. He knows she’s rich, so first off, she should put her glasses back on! Just imagine how good she’ll be if she can see.
But I really hate her not telling him about Barnabus. I mean, if she wants her holding to remain, why not send her husband after the man willing to wage a war for it? Sounds like a problem solved.
I know that’s not the kind of book this is, and that something will come of it later, but I’m all about the bloodshed.
Get him, Hawk.
More importantly, I think Hawk will understand her truths if she tells him now. The longer she hides them from him, the worse it’s going to hurt them both later.
They’ve become so CUTE together. I’ve marked so many places of the small compliments he gives her and how good it makes her feel. How much he enjoys that she enjoys both learning about him and his touching her. I love how he thinks she’s smart and can succeed at what she loves to do. How he treats her more gently than the other recruits and chases after her to make sure he didn’t hurt her.
Hawk is sweet. A cinnamon roll of a man inside. I love him.
Aspeth is growing on me a bit more. Sometimes, her POV can get a little boring (I might have skimmed some of the repeating thoughts about her holding, her father, and Barnabus on her way to meet him. Some of the description inside the bar before he shows up, too. That’s nothing against Dixon’s writing but more my preferences and how I tend to read).
I did LOVE how she stood up for herself against Barnabus though. You go girl! A knee to the nuts might have been called for from my point of view, but hey, that’s me.
Finally, I’m a bit suspect of Magpie’s sudden enthusiasm and her lack of drinking. It’s hard for people to change like that, so I’m with Hawk, waiting for the other shoe to drop. What do you think?
Got any predictions? Compliments of complaints about their relationship or any of the other storylines we’re in the middle of? Let me know in the comments below because I love hearing your opinions!
Join us next week as we read up to page 308 (Chapter 35). I know I’m looking forward to it.