This series is a bit unique for its genre given its intrigue and adventures. So, why four stars? I enjoy this series but the pacing seems a bit rushed and because of that it's hard to give five out of five. That all being said?
Let me preface by stating the obvious first: What happened in "Castaway" was clearly a physical rebound. It happens, it's called rebound sex. Lucas lost Anya, Lucy felt devastated by Jeremiah not only did he call her love "platitudes," he pretty much released her and went on his way.
I understand where some readers will be upset with how quickly Lucy ends up with Lucas. But I actually loved it! First of all, Jeremiah has issues but that doesn't give him a free pass when acting like an a-hole. Secondly, he should know Lucy's declaration of love to be important, rules or not. She was being honest, and if he can't accept it? If he's going to turn her down and let her go? Then she has the freedom and right to be with whomever she want even if that someone is Lucas.
I noticed some readers are mad with her because she chose to run off with Lucas. Yet I can't find total fault with her especially since it's Jeremiah's action which drove her away. If you look at how their (Lucy and Lucas) separate plots turned out, it was inevitable something would happen between them. The only suspense was when it would happen.
Where is the criticism for Jeremiah in all of this? Yes, again, Lucy chose to rebound with Lucas but she's only human and when emotions run high impulsive actions tend happen...a lot.
Also, I really don't like Lucy questioning herself at Jeremiah's rejection. She did nothing wrong, and I hope to God Ms. Fawkes continues to have Lucy at a slight distance from Jeremiah after his antics. I don't think it's right he gets to call the shots. And while I agree he should get Lucy out of that ship, I don't want to see her end things with Lucas.
I know that Lucy and Lucas as a couple would be challenging, difficult and all around dangerous. Then again the best things in life are rarely without its own tribulations, and nothing worth having is ever easy.