Forbidden Love is my favorite. There's just something special about reading about two people who should hate their guts but instead want to eat each other's faces.
In This Shattered World, not only are Lee and Flynn in opposite sides of a war, but also, they create other sides.
There's never two sides of anything.
And... That couldn't be more right. I liked how the book explored the fact that sometimes there really isn't a right, or wrong, just third parties. Third parties that influence the so-called two sides. There're always variables, and conflict comes when everybody wants something different. I love it. Because that's exactly how the world is.
Lee Chase is a strong character that could really frustrate me sometimes, but I liked her, and the struggles she faced.
For some reason, I wasn't as won-over as I was after These Broken Stars, but I can't say I didn't enjoy this book. Gorgeous cover again, simple, but powerful writing. And a plot that unfolds itself little by little.
As for the romance, I would've liked more kisses, but I was satisfied by the process, because, they were aware that lay between them was a very nice attraction, and they were connected by their mutual problems. And it takes more than that to make people love each other, but it was enough for them to try to start something. And that's normal. That... That makes sense!
Another point worth taking into account is the fact that Lee isn't white, ivory, or pale-skinned. But if I'm correct, the book doesn't state she's black either. We only have one sentence that sheds light on the tone of her skin and it's barely there, almost unimportant compared to all the shit the girl is trying to sort out. So diversity, without referring to her skin as mocha, chocolate, or some other fancy simile is one big plus.
Here's to Lee and Flynn, may you save many other worlds and have 2.5 children!
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