How do I say this? This book is not only insanely good but it left me wanting for more. As usual, Jordan Ford did a great job.
When I first read the summary, I thought: "Okay, I'll read this but I probably won't like it that much." Well,I was a fool for thinking so. How could I ever doubt Jordan like that?
I won't summarize the story. Anyone can do that and I want to get straight to the point.
So let's start with the two main characters. Chris and Trey.
Chris lived something horrible and found herself in a situation that, even though I never lived it, actually made me imagine myself in her shoes. And every single action or thought she had, i could relate to. I think I would have acted pretty much the same way she did. The sort of detachment she shows at the beginning is nothing more than a shell to protect herself from the horrible reality she couldn't escape and from the pain it would cause her.
And yet, when Trey and Chris first meet... Well, you can already tell something epic is about to happen. It doesn't happen right away but the wait makes it that much more enjoyable. Before I talk about this, let's mention Trey.
"Typical guy" is the first thought that crossed my mind when I read his narration. Loyal to his friends, Kade and Riley (his pack), not really interested in anything else, apart from girls and hockey. But the more the story went on, the more depth he got. He too lived horrible things. He too had to fight battles and came out of them alive but scarred. And stronger. And that makes him that much more beautiful and endearing. And perfect for Chris.
The alchemy between those two is subtle at first but it quickly grows into something powerful and so very beautiful. And the way Chris finds her place in Trey's pack is touching.
To mention the setting of the story, it tackles matters much more serious than I am used to but Jordan found a way to make it work. The story did make me cry at times, but this is not one of those books that are overly bleak and leave you depressed, rocking back and forth in an effort not to go crazy ^^ No.
Chris witnessed a serious crime (murder) and is willing to sacrifice a lot for justice. Even though it might have been easier to pretend she didn't see anything. I won't detail the circumstances but let's just say some people I know and work with wouldn't have done what Chris did. Hell, even I would have hesitated. I would have done it eventually but I would have hesitated. Just read the book, and you'll understand ;)
So, as I was saying, tragic circumstances, sad story. But not overwhelmingly so. Those events, even though they are often referred to, are put into perspective next to the rest of the story, the bits of hope and joy that become more frequent as time passes. Like stars in the sky, they make it more beautiful. And the end is like the sun rising. Long-awaited but breath-taking and that much sweeter.
There are so many things to say about this novel but I prefer to stop there and let you discover it. See No Evil is a tragic but somehow poetic reminder that family isn't about blood, but about love and loyalty. That love may indeed conquer all. And that one should never, ever, be afraid to take risks in order to save/protect his loved ones.
I absolutely recommend this novel, as well as any other Jordan (also under the name of Melissa Pearl) wrote. I know I am advertising her, and I apologize to those who dislike this, but I am being honest when I say it is worth your time.
I look forward to Speak No Evil.
Thank you Jordan for your hard work. I absolutely loved it <3