Finally, Jasinda Wilder, finally you have done it! You have written a book that lives up to its summary. I was actually able to enjoy and even savor one of your novels. There was literally nothing I didn't like about Wounded. Every character was spot on. Rania was both strong and vulnerable, and her story made me want to cry. I felt close to her for some reason even though we could not be more different. She's an Iraq women forced into prostitution to survive, and I'm a privileged American teenager. Hunter made me swoon because I just love a hot alpha Marine. It's just always the best way to go if you want a sweet but overprotective book boyfriend. The romance was slow-building and sizzling hot despite the fact they don't even speak the same language and Hunter was seriously injured. I'm not even sure how Wilder managed it, but hats off to her for making being stranded in war-torn Iraq both realistic and sort of romantic. And of course, the sex ratio was actually balanced. There was just enough smut for it to be sexy and not make me seriously uncomfortable.

I really cannot believe I am saying it, but I really did love Wounded. It lived up to all the hype, and it might be the best romance I've read so far this year. Definitely recommended!