Review: THIS IS WAY BEYOND MY EXPECTATIONS!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 26, 2014
Birthright by Valerie Parv is the first book in the planned trilogy which will be followed by Earthbound and Homeworld. It is an amalgamation of romance with the spectacle of science fiction which will find many takers worldwide. In all honesty, I was of the opinion that most Kindle-only titles are third class stories but how mistaken I was. It was much beyond my preconceived notion.In essence, Birthright is the story of self-discovery. It is the search for one’s identity and calling. The story is centered round Shana Akers and Adam Desai. Shana is a former police officer turned deputy governor of the south Pacific state of Carramer, a fictional state created by the creative mind of Valerie, while Adam is an enigmatic character whose identity is shrouded in mystery.This well-written book has an interesting story with a plot that twists and turns unexpectedly. The story is peopled by characters who are both adorable and memorable. To counter the main protagonists we have Burton Hackett, who is an interesting character. Valerie has superbly imagined a role that fits him like a glove. What is especially noteworthy is the pain taken by the author to develop the characters to assume their respective roles. Other memorable characters include Garrett and Elaine. It is through their intervention that we get an inkling of an idea of Adam’s origin.Author Valerie Parv is no stranger to fiction. She is a successful Australian author of romance for Silhouette and Harlequin. With Birthright, she has made a smooth transition from the usual genre with which she is associated to a more complex one which will gain her many followings worldwide.