Review: Great story that showcases a brilliant talent.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 30, 2013
Four and 1/2 stars, if I could.Katie Klein is one very talented author. In addition to having all the technical skills down pat, she also has an enviable writing style that really immerses the reader in the story, rather than just telling it. So many other writers in this genre could really learn from her ability to fully develop her characters and subtly weave a realistic world around them.So, why not five stars? There were just a couple of minor irritations with this story that prevented me from feeling it was perfect. Firstly, I wanted more heat between the two characters. They barely make it to a kiss. Obviously, that was the author's prerogative, but I really wanted more. I wanted them to act upon what they were feeling. The notion of being 'in love', when they had barely even touched, was just a bit too Victorian for me. If they're feeling it, I want them to show it, even if it isn't all the way and graphic.The other issue with this story was the big twist. It was actually well handled and really came out of left field; but once it happened, I began second-guessing a few earlier events and some of the earlier behaviour of the hero. I think there could have been a bit more of a build to it, a bit more credibility threaded throughout, without giving anything away. I suspect the author didn't have much of an insight into the real world that was behind her character's secret. Having said that, I read another YA book, several months ago, that used almost the exact same plot, but did it with so much less finesse, so kudos to Ms Klein for creating something so much better.Really, really enjoyed it and look forward to future works from this author.