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A review by melaniebopp
The Only Option by Megan Derr
4.0
Okay, so a vampire-like necromancer does not your typical romance hero make. Not only does it work, Rochus is a hero I can definitely get behind.
In this world, necromancers are chosen by lot to practice that form of magic. They are thought of as being half-spirited, only half alive, and the prejudice against them has "normal" people recoiling in fear. But traveling to the capital, he stumbles across a young man who won't take no for an answer. After spending the night together, Rochus continues on his way, only to find out he's been chosen for an arranged marriage. With the man, Tilo, who slept with him on his travels.
Apparently, Tilo has been asking for assistance from the necronancers and the palace for ages, but has received no response. As young as he is, he has no idea what to do next. Which is how he came up with the arranged marriage plan. It isn't a bad one, as plans go, but he certainly didn't think it through.
Tilo comes across as so freaking young, I'm not surprised that he didn't think his plan through. Not to mention, he didn't see what was going on behind the scenes. At 400, Rochus is not only much older and wiser, he is methodical and determined and well aware of his limits.
Oh, and did I mention Tilo is a dragon shape-shifter?
Yeah.
Overall, I really enjoyed this story, and would definitely read more of this couple.
In this world, necromancers are chosen by lot to practice that form of magic. They are thought of as being half-spirited, only half alive, and the prejudice against them has "normal" people recoiling in fear. But traveling to the capital, he stumbles across a young man who won't take no for an answer. After spending the night together, Rochus continues on his way, only to find out he's been chosen for an arranged marriage. With the man, Tilo, who slept with him on his travels.
Apparently, Tilo has been asking for assistance from the necronancers and the palace for ages, but has received no response. As young as he is, he has no idea what to do next. Which is how he came up with the arranged marriage plan. It isn't a bad one, as plans go, but he certainly didn't think it through.
Tilo comes across as so freaking young, I'm not surprised that he didn't think his plan through. Not to mention, he didn't see what was going on behind the scenes. At 400, Rochus is not only much older and wiser, he is methodical and determined and well aware of his limits.
Oh, and did I mention Tilo is a dragon shape-shifter?
Yeah.
Overall, I really enjoyed this story, and would definitely read more of this couple.