Review: A Well Thought Out Story With Many Good Qualities
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 07 8, 2013
Ms. East has unraveled a good story, one that gives the reader glimpses into the minds of three very different people. The pacing is good with no unneeded scenes and the plot unfolds seamlessly. I really like how she uses cause and effect to move the story along. Very clever.The characters possess distinguishing traits; by that I mean they aren't all the same. Their personalities separate them from each other. However, one character bordered on cliché which disappointed me. She has a huge role in the story and I suspect her actions will bear weight in the following novels of the Blood for Blood series.As for the craft of writing or the skills...this author is by no means a hack. Her ability to `turn a phrase' is at times beautiful, but it's also sporadic. The subject matter and characters required research and it shows on the page; that's both good and bad. It's evident the events are portrayed realistically, but there were times when the facts bludgeoned the reader - like information dumps.While I can't say that Blood in the Past wowed me, I admit it's a well thought out story with many good qualities. I'm confident that Jordanna East will improve with each character, story, plot and book she creates. This novella proves she has the ability and I look forward to watching her hone her skills to perfection.