Monday, October 17, 2011

Book Review: Masters at Arms by Kallypso Masters

Masters at Arms (Rescue Me)


Author: Kallypso Masters
Series: Rescue Me
Blurb: (from Goodreads):

Masters at Arms begins the journey of three men, each on a quest for honor, acceptance, and to ease his unspoken pain. Their paths cross at one of the darkest points in their lives. As they try to come to terms with the aftermath--forging an unbreakable bond--will they ever truly become masters of their own fates? Or would fate become masters of them?

Wow. I just finished reading this story and all I can think of saying as a start to this review is "wow". Another thing that crosses my mind right about now is "balls of steel" and it's directed at the author. If you're looking for a HEA or declarations of undying love, this is not the book. This is the book that promises many happy endings and many "I love you"s, but in the future. You meet the main characters all at once and you get a background story for each of them, but it's not complete, it still leaves you with questions, questions that Ms. Masters promises to answer in the next books in the series.

The characters are so complex and so different from each other, that I had a hard time imagining how they could be friends without fighting every few days. You have Adam Montague, the oldest of the bunch, sexy for his age (picture Mark Harmon), he seems like the Dom of Doms if that makes sense. He's a former Marine, so he's used to give orders and have them followed. Don't go picture a sadist in his shoes, he's not. He's one of the most caring characters I've ever read about. I won't say much about him, or the other characters, because I now this story is just a prequel, so my image of them is not complete. I know there are many facts to them that will be revealed in the next books.

After reading a short story about Adam, we meet Damian Orlando, a young man who's already paid for doing what he thought was right. But even knowing that he could end up losing his job or even his freedom, he comes to the rescue of a girl who I hope will be his heroine in his book. He then joins the Army and he meets Marco D'Allesio, another important character who I loved. Damian is willing to risk his own life to protect the men in his unit, and the price he ultimately pays is a big one for a man so young. It made my heart ache for him and I can't wait till February to read his story.

Marc is different than the other two characters we've met. From what I've read so far, he really found himself after he joined the Army. But I won't dwell much on his story now, because I want to get a clear picture of him after I finish the second book in the series, Nobody's Angel.

I think this series will be one of the best in the genre. It has a lot of potential, and so far, I'm not disappointed. The characters are new, fresh and more complex than I ever imagined possible. The plots in this prequel (though I prefer to think of it as a bigger first chapter) are very well built and intriguing. And I think for a new author to decide to publish a story without happy endings is a very gutsy move. I do believe the fact that you don't have the ending makes the book all the more interesting and amazing, because without the romance and the numerous "Aww" moments that come with a romantic relationship between two or more characters, you can actually see the real deal, the true sense of building the characters into what we see them ultimately. I think it's amazing and brilliant to get the back story first and then the characters in present time. I'm well aware of the fact that there will be some details that this book didn't reveal and that we'll get them in the future, but some of the main traits, the important traits, the reader can see develop. If I could give it a higher rating, I definitely would. All I can hope is that Ms. Masters keeps up the good work, because, again, AMAZING!!



My Rating:
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4 comments:

  1. All I can say as a start to this comment after reading your review is, "wow." Thank you SO much for: 1) buying the book, 2) loving the Masters at Arms Doms as much as I do, and 3) for taking the time to write such a thorough review!

    Oh, and thanks for giving Marc a chance. All of them are revealing more to me in their stories about the "inner pain" that has them emotionally blocked, but your insights are spot on about him. But the Navy (and Marines, since he served with them) changed him into a man who can be perfect for Angelina. (I love that my Doms aren't perfect Doms--and that BDSM doesn't define who they are, but is just a kink they enjoy. But they ARE perfect Doms for the women who love them.)

    Oh, and, yes, Savannah (now Savi) will meet up with Damian by chance in Nobody's Hero (Adam & Karla's story), and then their romance will be in February. (Now for THAT couple, BDSM might just define who they are--or have become.)

    Thanks again! Now I plan to share your review with my friends. :)

    Kally

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  2. I should first say that I'm squealing like the fangirl I am. That and blushing. I absolutely love your Doms, I can't wait for Master Adam's story. I'm about halfway through Nobody's Hero and I love it so far.

    I'm guessing Angelina will help Marc become even more perfect if that is possible. But I also love the fact that they are "normal" and not the types of Doms that are way too good to be true. That's what vampires and werewolves are for LOL

    I'm so glad Savi will get to have a happy ending. Her story really broke my heart and made me want to cry. A lot.

    And thank you that you're going to share, I feel very flattered and humbled at the same time *blushes*

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  3. Great review Ruby..Kally was an instant auto buy for me after just one chapter of MAA. There is such depth and emotions in all of her characters!

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  4. Thanks, DiDi! I agree, her characters are more than awesome.

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