Review: Not as good as the first...torn as well
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 04 5, 2013
I was excited to read the second in the series.Now I am torn about this review.**SPOILERS****I will say that I prefer solid endings to conflict in my reading material.  I am not one for cliff hangers (pun intended here) whereas I feel the author and the publishing house are implying "nah, nah, nah, buy the third book to see what happens".  The books whereas cliff hangers have worked for me have been written by Charlaine Harris, Jeannine Frost, Kim Harrison, and Karen Marie Moning.  While there was a mystery on what would be next, the main CONFLICT in those books was resolved by the end of each book.  A climactic ending if you will.  Suggestion of more conflict to come was always a factor, and that was welcome.This book has a lot of confusing conflict that is never resolved.  That is my problem with this story.  I am trying to think of one resolution, and the only resolution I get is that Valerie and Jack sleep together, finally.  And maybe realize "whoops, bad idea".  I never get the feeling they are happy or sad about it.  Just a physical release.  And, hate to say this, but it is written so I get the weirded feeling it is kind of each is thinking, two people who are distantly related sleeping together, then very regretful, in the aftermath.  Yes, I know they aren't related by blood, but it is familial.So, in closing, not sure about third book.  Not sure if I am interested.