This is an unusual book, in that it is in fact two novellas, following two people in the aftermath of their relationship. While the two stories were very different in many ways, they also complemented each other in many ways.

First we have the original Waiting for the Flood, which tells the story of the nervous, bookish Edwin. His unexpected meeting with civil engineer Adam shakes up his life following the end of his decade-long relationship, and he soon finds himself falling for Adam.

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Edwin’s story was so heartfelt and tender, and I couldn’t help but feel for him at every turn! Their romance was so compelling, and it was the sort of story where you could lose yourself in the book completely. The writing style was much more lyrical than Alexis Hall’s usual style, and I really enjoyed it – and it provided a pleasant contrast to the other story.

Speaking of! Chasing the Light follows Marius, Edwin’s ex-boyfriend. With Edwin being clearly the wronged party, I was dubious going into this story, but luckily Alexis Hall is excellent at writing an unlikeable protagonist! Even though he made me angry and frustrated, I couldn’t help but root for him and want him to figure things out. His romance was in many ways a lot more tentative, with a lot more missteps (both literally and figuratively), and this gave him a really strong character arc.

This is an excellent pair of novellas, about second chances in love.

I received a free copy for an honest review.