Elaine White's Life in Books
The Author
Elaine White is the author of multi-genre MM romance, celebrating 'love is love' and offering diversity in both genre and character within her stories.
Growing up in a small town and fighting cancer in her early teens taught her that life is short and dreams should be pursued. She lives vicariously through her independent, and often hellion characters, exploring all possibilities within the romantic universe.
The Winner of two Watty Awards – Collector's Dream (An Unpredictable Life) and Hidden Gem (Faithfully) – and an Honourable Mention in 2016's Rainbow Awards (A Royal Craving) Elaine is a self-professed geek, reading addict, and a romantic at heart.
The Reviewer
I’m an author and reader, who just can’t get away from books. I discovered the MM genre a few years ago and became addicted.
Top #50 UK reviewer on Goodreads
#1 reviewer on Divine Magazine
Joshua (Faeted Book 1)
Book – Joshua (Faeted #1)Author – Caitlin Ricci
Star rating - ★★★★☆
No. of Pages – 27
Cover – Gorgeous
POV – 1st person, one character POV
Would I read it again – Yes
Genre – LGBT, Paranormal, Shifter, Romance
** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR MY READING PLEASURE **
Reviewed for Divine Magazine
This was an interesting story, but it felt a little short.
The POV was 1st person, but it read a little more like a biographical diary or that the character was talking to the reader. I couldn't really figure out which, but it didn't hamper the reading or flow of the story.
There's some exhibitionism, outdoor sex and Dom/sub undertones, but nothing too out there or exaggerated.
There was a lot of build up to the first meeting, but a lack of romance and chemistry, which is why I removed a star from the rating. Although I get that it was a 'fated mates' type of thing, it would have been nice to have more than just a few seconds between meeting and first having sex. I also found it a little strange that Joshua wasn't interested in the nearly naked Rex upon first seeing him, until he found out that he was the Rex he'd been told to look for. Yet, once he knew he was Rex, Joshua was suddenly infatuated with him. It felt rushed and a little unnatural, even for a fated-mates plto.
However, saying that, there was a nice exploration of Joshua's need and excitement, lots of hot sex, flying and some fun between the pair before the end. There was a hint of what might be the next story in the series, but it will be interesting to read it and find out if the characters are all connected. With the story lacking that 'romance' and 'chemistry' factor, then ending at 73%, I did feel a little short changed, but it wasn't enough to turn me against the story.
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Favourite Quote
“He smiled at me, the same way as when I'd told him my name, and I had a strong suspicion that I'd do pretty much anything for him as long as he kept smiling at me just like that.”
