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When I first went to rate this I scored it kinda low. But, that didn’t feel right. It’s been a while since a book had me as twisted up as this one. It wasn’t until I stopped trying to make The Incident a love story, could I truly appreciate its literary value.Sure, there is a romantic sub-plot, but this is the story of Michael’s road of discovery and recovery. Angel is just a piece of the puzzle. The Incident shakes Michael on a core level. He is a true Alpha personality and mistakes are something that other people commit. I love the way Axelson doesn’t sugarcoat the harsh reality of post-traumatic depression and recovery. Loving Angel might have given him the strength to make healthy choices, but Michael had to want his healing for himself as much as for his lover. I also really appreciated the fact that the road to happily ever after included more than just some “love conquers all” bullsh*t.
This story is not for the faint of heart. It’s raw and dirty, yet absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend adding this to your library.