Alexis Hall is always so amazing, and this re-release just makes a good thing better. Waiting for the Flood is short and sweet. It's very low angst and low stakes. It addresses grief and healing in a very real and pensive way. Edwin is so loveable, and I love the chemistry between him and Adam. Adam is so unexpected, but they just work. Edwin learns to move on from the past, and there's also some self-acceptance that goes along with that. 

This re-release also includes the novella Chasing the Light, which is Marius's story. Marius is not a loveable character, and I actually enjoyed that. We get to see the dissolution of his and Edwin's relationship from his perspective. He has a lot of inner demons and just decided to be everyone's villain in their story. He has a chance encounter with Leo, and as they interact more and more, Marius faces things he's been avoiding and learns more about himself. He's not perfect and still very flawed, but he lets go of some anger while still being the grump he is. I actually enjoyed this part, just a touch more than Waiting for the Flood. This one was also higher heat than WFTF, seeing as WFTF had none. All in all, these were both lovely reads, and the audiobook was a lovely treat for my ears.