Mask

This book was very well written, had a strong storyline and I loved the characters. Unfortunately, I didn't exactly know that until right before it ended. The blurb for this story does it a great disservice. This is a dark story about fae, werewolves, other non-humans and humans. There is a little BDSM but it's not the focus of the story. Frankly, had I known all of that, I would have enjoyed it as I read instead of continuously thinking about how odd everyone was. Also, the ending just - happened. I was merrily reading along, having finally determined what was going on and all of a sudden I was reading the author's page.
If this review has you confused, that's very understandable. However, I do recommend it and will definitely enjoy it more on the second read.

Mask is an wonderful book full of mystery and passion. Jan Irving has imbued the story with her own special form of magic which reaches out from the first words of the book and sweeps us, the readers, into an intriguing world of light and dark, real and mystery, love and hate. I was enthralled by her very special characters, Nick the gentle and dedicated artist who is searching for his place in the world and Kain, so mysterious and enticing and also searching for something to make his life have meaning.
Ms. Irving's use of the instant message conversations between the characters throughout the story is a unique and innovative approach to story telling, allowing us to get to know the characters as they reveal themselves to each other. I found myself torn between wanting to keep reading to learn the solution to the mystery and slowly savouring the characters and feelings between them.
If you enjoy a mystery with strong, interesting characters and a fascinating love story, I would highly recommend that you read Mask and enjoy this special book that this talented author has given to us. I will be eagerly awaiting her next offering