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A review by _isabel_
Beneath This Mask by Victoria Sue
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I was going to give this less than four stars BUT THAT ENDING. I cried.
I desperately missed having Talon and Finn (especially Finn) as the main characters, but I loved Gael and Jake quite a lot. I love a good ol' size difference and power imbalance in my couples, but even though we don't get that here, I adored the dynamics between these two. I loved that Gael was the one in need of care and protection and my heart literally shattered for him so many times. Jake was a gem, always there to take care of Gael, always open to getting better and understanding more of the Enhanced. He also had a deliciously protective side and ugh, I loved them together.
The story was riveting, complex and action-packed: the murder plot was heartbreaking and the big villain reveal (although I kind of expected it), and all that ensues, was still shocking.
Talon and Finn will probably remain my favourites, but I adored following these two and getting to know them better. Book #4 is about a different couple, but BOY am I excited to read Vance and Eli's stories.
I desperately missed having Talon and Finn (especially Finn) as the main characters, but I loved Gael and Jake quite a lot. I love a good ol' size difference and power imbalance in my couples, but even though we don't get that here, I adored the dynamics between these two. I loved that Gael was the one in need of care and protection and my heart literally shattered for him so many times. Jake was a gem, always there to take care of Gael, always open to getting better and understanding more of the Enhanced. He also had a deliciously protective side and ugh, I loved them together.
The story was riveting, complex and action-packed: the murder plot was heartbreaking and the big villain reveal (although I kind of expected it), and all that ensues, was still shocking.
Talon and Finn will probably remain my favourites, but I adored following these two and getting to know them better. Book #4 is about a different couple, but BOY am I excited to read Vance and Eli's stories.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Torture