Review: Still on the fence...
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 11 22, 2013
From book one, I was sitting on the fence unsure as to whether to keep reading the series - I found Maritza hard to relate to, and there was nothing that hooked me into the storyline - but another reviewer recommended I persevere.I enjoyed book two much more though I can't say I've progressed much from my last review, I'm still on that fence - I'm frustrated by the price and shortness of the content (discussed below), I'm not sure I like the heroine and I know the hero doesn't rock my world.But I'm intrigued as to what will happen next, and I'll grudgingly pay the price for the third chapter because it's got that hook in me now.It's a good read if you read one straight after the other and aren't expecting complete books from each, the author is talented, and the story keeps your interest.What I didn't like:It does list number of pages and does say it's an "instalment" (though it's also titled "Book Two") but...It is so frustrating when authors split one book up into as many small pieces as possible and charge you as much as you'd pay for a full book. Book two is not a book two, it's the second chapter of book one, and waaaaay overpriced for 57 pages estimated.Book two is also formatted so it cannot be read alone - there is no title page, no recap, it just launches straight into the story - so if you're a first time reader of this series please note you do have to start with book one.I still haven't had the attachment from Martiza to her progeny that as a mother I can relate to. The story does touch on it twice in this section, but her relationship to the embryos feels like a passing thought - it does not make a real connection.What I liked:Book two is well written and easy to read.Now that I know the characters I am in sync with the tone and can appreciate Maritza's unique "voice", and it really does give you a good mental picture of the character. I'm not sure I like her, but I'm starting to relate and think about what I would do and react in her situation and the fact that I have that much buy in to her predicament is a sign of a good author.The story is starting to heat up with Maritza being emotionally backed into a corner (can't give you more information without giving away the plot) and it does leave you hanging as to what she'll do next.The sex scenes are original and well crafted (but didn't rock my boat, I personally like a little more romance in my heroes).Recommendation: gird your loins and pay the price if you're after a light, easy, interesting read.