This book is not just a very creative story based on Sumerian mythology, taking the legend of Gilgamesh and Enkidu as a basis for a wholly new interpretation, it also adds elements of Lycan lore into the whole setup which had me fascinated from the very start. In that sense, the author has invented a new world all of her own, and finding out how it works and where and how it differs from the original legend was a lot of fun for me. Lexi Ander managed to make these characters come alive in a very modern way, and I felt as if they were people I know.

Tristan may be a Warrior of Anat, and "lucky" to have found his twin flame, but he is a tragic figure. The man who is supposed to love him unconditionally is a bastard and cheats on him at every turn. This almost destroys Tristan, and when he finally finds the courage to break the bond, a procedure almost unheard of and thought life-threatening, he almost dies for real. The depth of his despair was so clear, the pain so vivid, I really suffered with him.

His best friend Ushna is there for him, has always been there for him, ever since Tristan helped him get over the death of Ushna's twin flame when they were young boys. Of course it takes them a while to see what seemed to be so obvious for me as a reader: they were clearly meant for each other. However, by the time you add in all the ancient secrets and lies that are suddenly revealed, not to mention the enemies who come crawling out of the woodwork, neither Ushna nor Tristan have an easy time of it.

As is to be expected of an epic fantasy/paranormal drama like this, the tension is high, the consequences of failure simply unacceptable, and the effort and sacrifices of the main characters are exemplary. I thoroughly enjoyed every single aspect of this story! If you like legends and old mysteries, if you enjoy tales with more twists and turns than chapters in the book, and if you want a very hot and emotionally fulfilling love story on top of all that – go buy this book! I loved reading it and cannot wait for the sequel!


NOTE: This book was provided by Less Than Three Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
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Wow, that was a wild ride. The lead is very likable. I'm interested to see where the story will go from here. ( )