Though the ending seemed a tad rushed (I would have maybe seen a little more of a realization from her and a conversation between the two), overall I was very happy with this story. It is nice to see Sinclair come to terms with his past in Benevolence and look at the town with adult eyes, recognizing that the townsfolk did care about him & his brother. (Although, here was another place I would have liked a little more something because we get a little about Sinclair’s military history. His experiences are still impacting his life so I think there was the opportunity for that to be addressed more.)

I also really enjoyed seeing Addie grow and come to terms with her past (and her future) as well. (As I write this I keep thinking of things that I think need a little more explanation because I would have loved to see a little more resolution between Addie and her mother – although her sisters are due stories so there may be something there. We’ll see what happens :) )

I feel a little bad for pointing out things that I think the book needed because when I closed the cover at the end I really & truly liked the story and would very much recommend it. The characters are interesting and they experience a lot of growth, both individually and as a couple. The secondary characters are fantastic as well and I can’t wait to see more of their stories.

The writing is very smooth and I found myself turning pages very quickly to see what came next but there aren’t ever any pacing issues. And the deepening of Sinclair and Addie’s relationship feels natural and kept my interest. So everything considered, for me, that means the book is a winner and I’m looking forward to what McCoy brings us next!

(Complimentary copy provided in exchange for an honest review)