Win Some Lose Some by Shay Savage [Review]

Surviving Raine by Shay Savage

Surviving Raine by Shay Savage
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stormy Stars

I’ve been Surviving Raine on the back burner for a while. I think it’s because of the plot. Two people stranded by sea? But you know what?! It worked for me. My only complaint is that it was a tad bit too long, but other than that, I was swept away by this one.

Summary

Sebastian Stark is captain of a ship that gets caught up in a storm. Everyone is tossed overboard and before he finds himself a life raft, he saves a beautiful woman. Together they must endure the sea before they can get rescued.

Sebastian

Sebastian is the star of the show. I would say, this is basically his book. He’s a complex man and I wouldn’t have him any other way. You will hate him and love him at the same time. I would describe him as someone very passionate. He’s a passionate jerk and a passionate lover.

Riane

Raine is beautiful, young and not a typical girl. She’s very smart, opinionated and level headed. I loved that she isn’t your typical damsel in distress. She is kind of the perfect counterpart to Sebastian. I also like how she doesn’t put up with Sebastian’s crap.

Overall

So they are both stranded by sea and you would think the story drags but it doesn’t! Sebastian is an alcoholic and he detox and it’s so juicy to read. Sebastian teaches a lot of things to Raine and both try to survive.

Towards the middle, the relationship between Sebastian and Raine go deeper and we get a little back story to who Sebastain is and it’s pretty dramatic and dark. I loved reading it. It really explains his actions.

Surviving Raine will keep you on your toes and always question what’s going to happen next. If you want something a little different and a little tragic and a little dark, then this one is for you.

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Transcendence by Shay Savage

Transcendence by Shay Savage
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Caveman Stars

To briefly summarize Transcendence I would say it’s about a Heroine falling in love with a caveman, written from the caveman’s POV. Did I lose you? Please don’t go! I promise you, it’s not what you think. Okay, so it’s also only narrative writing. I know! I HATE narrative writing, but THIS TIME, IT WORKED! I pinky swear it did.

Transcendence isn’t for everyone. I mean, the girl falls in love with a caveman who doesn’t talk. BUT what made Transcendence work is all the character development. Yep, you got to know Ehd very well. So once you get your mind set and prepared, you can continue with the read.

Ehd is smart, caring, sweet and is just surviving. His whole tribe was killed in a fire and he has been living on his own for years. He’s not depressed or suicidal, but he doesn’t really have a good reason to live. Until one day he hears a someone. Elizabeth is different from Ehd, she wears jeans and knows how to speak. Since the book doesn’t have any of her POV’s, you don’t know anything about her, but just know she’s not like Ehd.

Ehd has decided he found his mate.

The relationship between Ehd and Beth is super cute and sweet. How can two form a relationship or even a story when there’s not speaking? Well, there’s plenty. You get to know what Ehd thinks of Beth, how he reacts to her and what he wants to do with her.

I also like the parts where they do everyday things, like hunting, cooking and gathering, even the basic chores were interesting to read. Let’s just say, I really liked Shay Savage writing’s style. Who knew I could like a narrative book?! I’m very shocked and surprised by this one.

If you want something completely different Transcendence is the perfect book.


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