Review: Mishmash of genres; under-developed, unsympathetic characters, unbelievable premise
Rating: 2 out of 5
Date: 05 23, 2012
I really wanted to like this novel, thought I would, but . . . .I felt this story was a hodgepodge of styles:  romance, family saga, a study of relationships, erotica, paranormal, even sci-fi, thriller. . . the story zinged from one genre to another like wooden balls careening across a billiard table, whacking against each other, then spinning off in other directions.  The characters' flaws and one-note characterization, kept me at a distance as they tried, but failed to develop and connect with each other emotionally, and engage the reader, in any truly satisfying, believable way.  In fact, at several points, they were unlikeable enough to keep each other, and me, at a distance.  I wanted to care about them, but could not.By 3/4's of the way through, I was antsy for the story to reach a climax, come to a resolution,  and end.  The story just kept going on and on, in more and more unbelievable, convoluted ways.I honestly DO think this writer has potential, but, for me, it wasn't delivered in this book.