Review: I want more!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 16, 2013
I want more! More about the history, more about the Keres, Ian and Master Liam - these were fascinating and intriguing and left me thinking on the connections and allegories for hours.  What was a reasonably successful short, in that it built intrigue, gave tastes of characters and created a smart and engaging character in Ellie left me feeling as if there was more of the story to tell.Certainly the premise of the story is wonderful, but the short form was more an amuse bouche than a full course.  There were some minor "fluffy" bits of extra words, some poor word choices that were more an annoyance as I was flipping the pages to discover more about the conflicts, the history and just how Ellie would relate to her new "life".  Sharp tongued and street smart, I really liked her and was intrigued by her reactions and story.This could be a wonderful full length story: to Danica Winters credit she crafted a series of interrelated elements in a new way, with an original series of ideas and a vivid world created in which to bring the action to climax.  As a prequel to a more flushed out and longer book, with deeper explanations and more time to develop the characters I think it would be a world-beater and sure to enthrall readers.  As a short, it has some difficulties, but nothing that doesn't make me want to bang on the author's door and demand a second and longer book with these characters that expands on the premise and promise between these pages.I purchased an eBook copy prior to having the opportunity for review for Full Moon Bites tours.  I was not compensated for this review, and all conclusions are my own responsibility.