What a fun book!

I finished this book so quickly, because I just didn't want to put it down. I was instantly drawn into it because of the sweet love that Aed and Ninian had right from the start. They survive in a starving city together, and are truly partners in life.

I'm a huge sucker for a Found Family, which is exactly what I found right at the beginning of this story. Ninian, Aed and their semi-adopted son Ronan are so cute together. I love the idea of having a semi-adopted son in a starving town. I've read so many books where the characters are just struggling to get by at some point in the story, but never have a read a book where amidst the struggle, they decide to take in another to care for them. Love that!

And it doesn't stop there!!! We come across another person who becomes a part of this little Found Family. Truly I can never get enough of that kind of love and friendship!!

I think the biggest thing I have to say about this book is that, though I found it to be extremely predictable, it was such a good example that predictable doesn't need to mean Bad. I normally love twists and turns that I can't anticipate, but the surprises in this book were delightfully expected. Exactly what I wanted to happen actually happened. It was such a refreshing read!

*I received a free copy from the author for a review on book 2