Review: It is so nice to read a book that lives up to its ...
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 11, 2014
* I received a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. All opinions below are mine and have not been influenced by the author or others' opinions. *Ahhh...a pearl! It is so nice to read a book that lives up to its potential. I requested this book, because I thought the concept was interesting and pretty unique. I hoped I wasn't picking up a book that needed another revision or edit before publishing - And was so relieved and excited that this book was well-written, cleanly edited (I can't remember any errors; there may be a few, but none were glaring or off-putting), and exciting with a solid plot and well-developed main character.Most interesting for me was the plot. I was really into this story and desperately wanted to know what would happen next. I like that the author pulls the reader into some of the secrets that are hidden from the main character, while others sneak up and bite everyone involved. Due to the prologue, there were some things I thought were a little bit predictable in places; however, it wasn't predictable enough to ruin my experience as a reader.I enjoyed this book and have given it a solid 4 stars. Although I am normally aggravated when the first book in a series ends in a cliffhanger (be forewarned...), I am so excited to find out what happens next, that I really didn't mind as much as usual.