A review by fresholivebread
Cronin's Key II by N.R. Walker

adventurous challenging emotional funny tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Alec and Cronin's blissfulness is interrupted by new dangers in China/Mongolia, and complications with their new bond raised questions and caused tension. Even so, Alec and Cronin powered through all of that with strong belief and stronger love. I enjoyed their romance, there's sweetness, playfulness, and they're very dedicated to each other. 

Alec is besotted and Cronin equally so, with big doses of possessiveness and too much growliness. Not super steamy but lots of sexual tension. And their physical affection is endearing. The mystery and adventuring are fun, but the liberties taken with Chinese history made me lol. The terracotta warriors had nothing to do with Genghis Khan, and Qin Shi Huang was really NOT his ancestor. Still a fun romp!