M. C. A. Hogarth

Loved it. Even more than the first book. Where I thought that one was a little sedate, especially in the beginning, this one did not have that problem. It was still heartwarming, cute, and caring, but there were also serious problems to overcome.

I did think the medical professionals, both in the hospital and the supervisor at the university, were out of line. I don't understand why the medical profession has such an obsession with exhausting their residents, but not to allow for the severe medical condition that Jahir has is ridiculous. To then push him to endanger himself when they don't even understand what they are asking from him is criminal. To scoff at him having been endangered when he's just collapsed, just because he did it in a hospital that could have helped him, is callous. I don't care what motivated it, this was not good medical ethics. And the supervisor had no right to play with them as she did. It was disrespectful.

But I loved Vasiht'h standing up for Jahir. I loved the mindline, the care of Jahir's therapists and some of his colleagues. I also liked the student cases and the more leisurely pacing of the second half of the book.
I would say that story-wise, maybe this is not a 5 star book. The story is relatively simple and I've definitely read books that are way more intricate, with better world building as well. But the world building is still good, and the simple story doesn't detract from its enjoyment. Perhaps it adds to it. In any case, this book is so positive, warm, and caring, and so good at what it is, that I'm ending up with 5 stars anyway.… (more)

Slow, sedate, and lovely. Not a lot of things happen, especially in the first half of the book, unless you count eating ice cream and studying. This is a slow exploration of two characters and their relationship. Each has doubts and fears and each works to improve themselves and to help each other. I think I could have used a bit more drama in the first half, but the second half had me crying a few times.
Interesting world, I'm going to have a look at other series in this universe after this one.… (more)

What a disgusting travesty. I am so angry at this book. And I certainly don't understand why it has such a high rating. Jahir and Vasiht'h act totally out of character. Culminating in that disgusting test.
Let's be very clear, that test was torture. Plain and simple no getting around it.
You are telling me that Jahir not only consented to this, but actually actively participated? And afterwards everybody just shrugs it off, Vasiht'h included? This book is about therapists, for crying out loud! In the previous book, Vasiht'h was traumatised by nearly dying. And now, he just doesn't care when he experiences something similar just 3 seconds after it happened? The people responsible just smile at the tiny reaction he has? And these were the GOOD guys?
Quite frankly, after this, I think the whole race should just drop themselves into a black hole.

It's like the author just took leave of her senses or couldn't be bothered to write something proper.… (more)