Review: an okay read, very interesting plot concept...
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 05 16, 2012
The tag line for "Redemption" caught my eye and I purchased it. I thought it was an interesting concept and would be fun to explore, who knows maybe in future I'll be able to buy the person of my dreams? I did finish it, which I often don't when I feel let down, but it was a bit difficult to do. There was just *something* missing, something that the author assumed we as readers would *get* without a lot of extra writing. The character's transformation from contracted parteners to lovers was kind of glossed over. One minute they are doubting themselves and the next they are in love--but not???? I figured out the end pretty early on and this also made it diffucult for me to finish, except of course I had to see if I was right. And I was. While I understand that it was set in a possibly more understanding future world...I still didn't quite gel with the reactions of peripherial characters. As I write this I realize I couldn't figure out what the hang-up for either character was...That said, I see possibility with this author. More time was needed on the story for character developement, perhaps another editor? I will check out her next publication to see what has happened, but if you are looking for a good, in-depth, angsty story head elsewhere.