A review by nikkiethereader
Yours and Mine by A.E. Bennett

5.0

Title: Yours And Mine
Author: A.E. Bennett
Release Date: December 1st, 2021
Page Count: 136
Start Date: September 17th, 2022
Finish Date: September 22nd, 2022

Review:
Story: This is a prequel for Gathering of the Four. The story in this book is referenced in Gathering multiple times. I was really curious about the story and was hoping to read about it, so this book made me really happy. There is a bit of steam in this book. It accents the story very well in my opinion. In some ways, I wish I'd read this book before I read Gathering. There were just so many things that I knew because of reading Gathering that I felt kind of like I knew something I really shouldn't know about the story. Either way, I still enjoyed both books. I'm really looking forward to the sequel of Gathering!
Characters: I really loved getting to know Octavia and Gerald more. Especially Gerald. I feel like he's really misrepresented in Gathering. At least I feel that way now after reading this book. He kind of comes off as a coward who can't be counted on or trusted. I don't think it's that he can't be trusted or counted on. I think he just knows when to make waves and when not to. Octavia is so amazing. I could see her running an entire kingdom in all honesty.
Critiques: In jest: It's too short! I need more!!! In seriousness: Nothing.
Final Thoughts: I really loved getting to see the story of Octavia and Gerald. When I read Gathering, it was referenced so many times I started wishing I could see it in book form. I will definitely be reading this book again. I'll also be reading Gathering again as well. Probably near the time that the second time comes out. Gotta make sure I'm refreshed on the story before diving into the sequel, of course. I definitely recommend this book. I also recommend Gathering.