Oh wow. I was not expecting the emotional rollercoaster that I went on with this story. It's sad but also heartfelt. Eke and Kyp really have to go through it to get to that much deserved HEA. This book is like the lovechild between the movie Bicentennial Man (1999) and Cinderella, but more gay. 

I love Eke so much. He is so gentle and pure. He puts nothing but good into the world but doesn't receive it back. I was NOT expecting some of the darkness of this story, with Carson essentially being a budding psychopath. But it did intensify the emotions with Eke and Kyp. This story really addresses what it means to be human and its complexities. The physical journey Eke and Kyp go on is a not so subtle parallel to the Underground Railroad with them trying to reach the safety of California all the way from Boston, Massachusetts. They meet a variety of characters along the way, some good, some not so much. This just solidifies the story's goal of examining the differences amongst humans and what makes them tick. 

I listened to the audiobook for this, and I highly recommend that experience. Michael Crouch does an amazing job of managing to exude so much emotion while also sounding somewhat robotic. He really portrays Eke's sincerity and deep emotions. We get both Eke and Kyp's POV, and Michael Crouch does an amazing job with both, but Eke's character seems to stand above the rest in every way.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this read. I loved it WAY more than I was expecting, too. This is definitely a new favorite, and I highly recommend checking this out. 

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.