Time and Tide
3.5 starsA copy of this book was provided to me by the author in exchange for an honest review.
I’m usually not a fan of historical, but something about this book got my attention. Maybe it was that William was struggling under the weight of his mother’s control. The idea that he was drowning in a life that he didn’t want, but with seemingly no way out of it.
This book brought out serious frustrations in me. William’s mother is a controlling person, and I kept getting so angry with her and how she was treating Will like a child. Then again, I got frustrated with Will, allowing his mother to do what she did, but at the same time understanding how he could feel like there was no other way.
I hate reading m/m books where the lovers are forced to keep their relationship secret. Maybe that’s part of why I shy away from historicals. This book was no exception. Will and Teddy’s life was pretty much one big secret. And I hated that for them.
This is a first novel for E.M. Lindsey and I think she did a really good job capturing the struggle of an “inappropriate” relationship in the time period she did. But I do have to be honest, and say, this novel could have used a bit more proofreading.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and look forward to its sequel.
Cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews
