5 Smooches
Synopsis
There is a place in modern day America with no electricity, no plumbing, and no modern conveniences. In this place, there is no room for dreams, no space for self-expression, and no tolerance for ambition.
In this place, there is a boy with the body of a God and the heart of a warrior. He is strong and faithful and serves his family honorably. But he dares to dream of more.
In this place, there is a girl with the face of an angel and a heart full of courage. To her family, she is the vision of obedient perfection. But she dares to want that which she has been told can never be hers.
Becoming Calder is the story of good versus evil, fear versus bravery, and the truth that the light of love has always found its way into even the darkest of places… From the beginning of time, to the end of the world.
THIS IS THE FIRST PART IN A TWO-PART SIGN OF LOVE SERIES INSPIRED BY AQUARIUS. THE SECOND PART, FINDING EDEN, WILL RELEASE SIMULTANEOUSLY. New Adult Contemporary Romance: Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18
Review
The synopsis of this book had me quite confused so I mostly went in blind. I will suggest that you do the same. Mia Sheridan always brings me a story I have never heard before. Not only is she an incredible writer but she is a magnificent story teller; always capturing me right away and keeping my stomach in knots most of the book.
Grab some tissues and make sure you have plenty of time because you WILL cry and you WILL NOT want to put this book down. Becoming Calder reminded me of reading classic romance. You know what I mean. The kind of romance that grew over time into love. Love that is meaningful and deep, but that can never happen. The kind of book that you keeps you on edge and aching for its characters. The tragic kind.
Calder and Eden’s love is so beautiful and meaningful but so so hard. It will break your heart. Calder will reach out and hug your heart with his innocence and love for everyone. You will mourn the loss of Eden’s childhood and pray for her to escape her future. You will pray for their love to prevail and feel sick with worry when it does.
And gods help me, the seed of love that had taken root, the seed I had vowed not to nourish, started to grow anyway. I swore I could feel the velvety tendrils moving through me, wrapping around the vital parts of who I was.
There are a good many aspects of this book that I enjoyed. I loved the romanticism. The love letters. The sneaking around and forbidden love. Ohh, it melted me. I really like Mia’s writing too. It feels so old school romance and Becoming Calder was really that way. Very classic and gushy. Sigh.
I am going to warn you that Becoming Calder is the first part of a two part series. The second book is called Finding Eden and they will both be released on the same day. Saaweet! Right?! Anyways, kudos to Mia Sheridan another brilliant book. I don’t think she could possibly write a book that I do not love.
Amie
