Review: Not bad
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 01 12, 2013
Ok, first let me tell you what was good about this. Both characters are flawed. The theme is not 'white knight and damsel in distress', which is a bit overdone. Both of these characters have a good share of human failings and the writer is skilled at presenting them. Especially the addiction one of the characters is struggling with; the frustrations and powerlessness are on the mark. Her power of description can be lovely to the point where you don't care if it's inconsistent. The story line was appealing enough to keep me reading until the end.That said, some of the dialogue is flimsy and historically inaccurate. At one point, the book feels too long. Whether it is or isn't, the reality is beside the point. It should never 'feel' too long because the reader just might drift off and not come back. I wasn't crazy about the sex scenes; they could use some polish. The drama is a bit syrupy.All in all, it's an entertaining read. If you can look past the imperfections, you won't be sorry you read it.