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A review by leventt
Frog by Mary Calmes
4.0
I wish we heard more of their past adventures together, this story, just like the one in the beginning, could have benefitted greatly from more flashbacks revealing emotional history or pivotal decisions which could further develop the characters.
The cowboy's internal monologue fixates on the same few themes, making him feel repetitive. Similarly, the doc's overly pragmatic stance rarely shifts, which hinders his growth. A few plot points that pushed these characters beyond their comfort zones would have fostered more nuanced development.
This is my second book by Calmes, and unfortunately, I encountered the same rushed relationship development as in "Marshals." In both stories, the characters leap from casual interactions to profound bonds without sufficient buildup. While this book at least acknowledges a pre-existing history, it still left me desiring more insight into how exactly the relationship evolved.
The cowboy's internal monologue fixates on the same few themes, making him feel repetitive. Similarly, the doc's overly pragmatic stance rarely shifts, which hinders his growth. A few plot points that pushed these characters beyond their comfort zones would have fostered more nuanced development.
This is my second book by Calmes, and unfortunately, I encountered the same rushed relationship development as in "Marshals." In both stories, the characters leap from casual interactions to profound bonds without sufficient buildup. While this book at least acknowledges a pre-existing history, it still left me desiring more insight into how exactly the relationship evolved.