And he had the audacity to include a smiley.
It really is a shame that Mycroft goes tearing off to London and ends this happy period. Just romance and attraction and concern for one another, all of which I really appreciated. I mean, Watts’ mother isn’t thrilled with this relationship but then again, when are mothers ever happy with guys like Mycroft? And when have daughters ever listened, re: guys like Mycroft? Besides, there was never an indication that Watts was anything less than an intelligent, brave teenager who happened to be in love. There was no will-they-won’t-they with Wattscroft. (Do you know how rare that is in YA?!) Plus, there is so much female gaze–probably even more than all the Thor movies put together– that I was reduced to a puddle of giggles. It was also a relief to see Watts and Mycroft have (however briefly) a healthy, romantic relationship.
It’s a wonderful way to pick up her story, especially given the confusion and terror that coloured the last few pages of Every Breath. And despite being an intense scene, we see Rachel with her friends and teammates, doing what she loves and feeling loved. However, since Every Word opens with Rachel kicking butt at roller derby, while her brother and boyfriend cheer her on from the stands, I can safely say that this is the best damn opening a sequel has ever seen. I was very curious to see what the next book held but also a little apprehensive Every Breath is a tough act to follow. Įvery book series that refers back to old and beloved classics should have as solid a start as Every Breath. In the first book, Ellie Marney presented us with Watts and Mycroft– characters that were every bit as electric and alive as the ones that inspired them– and she set up a plot that led us to the larger mystery of Mycroft’s life, urging readers through every chapter with her gripping, brilliant writing. So Rachel jumps on a plane to follow him … and lands straight in a whole storm of trouble. Rachel is furious and worried about his strange behaviour– not that Mycroft’s ever exactly normal, but London is the scene of so many of his nightmares. James Mycroft has just left for London to investigate a car accident similar to the one that killed his parents seven years ago … without saying goodbye to Rachel Watts, his ‘partner in crime’. NOTE: Received an ARC from Tundra Books in exchange for a review*.
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