thebeespot72's Reviews > Backstroke

For readers new to Author LB Martin, she has this remarkable talent for delving deeper into people’s emotional responses and their long-lasting effects on challenging situations in all her stories. Their lives are not easy, nor is their path to healing.

In “Backstroke,” Fallon’s challenges are multi-layered, and they come afloat when she attends college and meets Remy. The intense interactions between the two characters are done well. The dark themes start early and are demonstrated in a way that allows enough time to establish the build-up of Fallon and Remy’s romantic relationship. Too often, I’ve read other books where the transition time is not enough, but LB doesn’t do that.

I was completely absorbed reading “Backstroke.” LB writes characters, though fictional, that resonate well with readers, making the story more impactful and enjoyable. I liked it.