Jonel B. (Pure Jonel)
This is an emotionally raw story. Amidst the heated romance of the story Hoffmann makes you really stop and think about the lives of those in the military, and the lives of their families. The reality of the characters’ situations shine through in an unmistakable way. The romantic tension between them is palpable throughout. Not only is the story well told, but Hoffmann allows the beauty of winter to shine through. The main characters in this novel are fantastically well developed. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know them as individuals. Their combined histories were revealing and also allows readers to understand the context of the story itself. I appreciated how they were both determined to be true to themselves but in the end, willing to compromise. The supporting cast in this novel wasn’t overly developed, but they all suited their roles in the story. As a whole, this was a shockingly raw & real novel that I thoroughly enjoyed. I would definitely recommend it to others, and will be reading more of this author’s work in the future. Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.
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