My Soul’s Reflection. AshleyNicole. 2020. 117 pages. [Source: Kindle Unlimited.]
The Mason’s are back, this time crashing a tropical resort for some family fun. Mirror — or Kharon, one of the triplets — is ready for two weeks of relaxation and antics with his siblings and cousins. He’s up for a good time, but not expecting a connection with anyone. His stoic demeanor also makes him somewhat unapproachable or aloof — sometimes it’s hard to figure which.
Irilin is rigid and, frankly, not particularly relatable. She’s all but forced on the vacation and still struggles to be present and enjoy paradise. More often than not, she’s got her head in her work computer, and is standoffish. That’s why when most of the Masons depart, and Irilin’s friends leave for home, it’s somewhat surprising that she opens up to Kharon at all.
The two are a reflection of each other; neither is particularly expressive, though they do have a passionate connection. But when asked to look beyond the physical and put effort toward the other, they’re both challenged. Some of this stems from previous relationships; their conflict isn’t whether they’re interested, it’s about how interested and how much they can integrate into each others’ lives. This is a major point of contention in the book, and it’s compelling to see how they navigate their dynamic while trying to account for someone else’s needs.
As has become a trademark of these books, the Mason cousins are scene-stealers. Their normal boisterousness comes through especially well as they take over the resort. The appearance of other family members brings even more humor to what could easily be awkward interactions.
I really did enjoy this story; I thought it took an interesting path to having the characters connect and figure out their attraction to each other. The focus on characters who needed to get out of their own way without really knowing how made for a relatable story. For that, I appreciated not being able to always anticipate what would come next and would recommend this book.
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