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A review by xanthe87
All of Me by Victoria Sue
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
**4.5** (please read the trigger warnings to keep yourself safe)
What a brilliant second book of this spin off series. I'm glad that it's Shae, given how things were left with him in book one, and he's still recovering from the effects of that. Drake didn't help, though, by running away to avoid a situation.
They're both attracted to each other but Drake is sure that Shae would never stay with him because of the thirty year age gap. Both men have experienced pain in their pasts, initially from awful parenting and then from life situations but they now have a chance to move forward, together. However, there are at least a couple of things getting in their way. Someone, or multiple people, seem to be coming after one or both of them. There are so many people that appear to be linked to what's going on that it does get slightly confusing but it adds to the mystery and drama. There is also family drama as both fathers, who each man hates for several reasons, show up with ulterior motives.
What we do have are the amazing people that Drake works with and helped to look after Shae when he was rescued before. Now they all seem to be one big dysfunctional family as they work together to hunt for clues and people, to figure out who is coming after them. We also have the lovely Moira and Albert, Drake's neighbours, who are so caring and the parents that the men should have had. It's the people who choose to be your family who can become the most important.
There is mystery, danger and some crazy moments as they work to find out what's going on whilst keeping everyone safe. There's even a small twist I didn't see coming that shocks the heck out of Shae, but give Drake his dues, he goes nowhere and is by Shae's side throughout.
Loved this and can't wait to read more from this world and brilliant author.
What a brilliant second book of this spin off series. I'm glad that it's Shae, given how things were left with him in book one, and he's still recovering from the effects of that. Drake didn't help, though, by running away to avoid a situation.
They're both attracted to each other but Drake is sure that Shae would never stay with him because of the thirty year age gap. Both men have experienced pain in their pasts, initially from awful parenting and then from life situations but they now have a chance to move forward, together. However, there are at least a couple of things getting in their way. Someone, or multiple people, seem to be coming after one or both of them. There are so many people that appear to be linked to what's going on that it does get slightly confusing but it adds to the mystery and drama. There is also family drama as both fathers, who each man hates for several reasons, show up with ulterior motives.
What we do have are the amazing people that Drake works with and helped to look after Shae when he was rescued before. Now they all seem to be one big dysfunctional family as they work together to hunt for clues and people, to figure out who is coming after them. We also have the lovely Moira and Albert, Drake's neighbours, who are so caring and the parents that the men should have had. It's the people who choose to be your family who can become the most important.
There is mystery, danger and some crazy moments as they work to find out what's going on whilst keeping everyone safe. There's even a small twist I didn't see coming that shocks the heck out of Shae, but give Drake his dues, he goes nowhere and is by Shae's side throughout.
Loved this and can't wait to read more from this world and brilliant author.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Physical abuse