Review: Dark and Suspenseful
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 6, 2014
4.5/5 starsI was very eager to read The Minaldi Legacy.  I mean, it's Courtney Cole of course!!So, going in to this, I really had no idea what to expect.  What kind of story would I be reading??Well, The Minaldi Legacy was definitely not what I expected.  It was so much more.I was immediately brought in to this dark romance in the first few pages.  My thoughts were everywhere. What is going to happen?? I even considered that this would be a paranormal read. In the end, it was not, but The Minaldi Legacy is filled with suspense and mystery; that it keeps you on your toes from start to finish.With a well-developed cast, Courtney Cole built a unique intriguing story that literally captivates you.  I was holding my breath, dying to find out answers to the mysteries laid before me.  Brilliantly written, I couldn't wait til the end to discover the shocking secrets of this amazing novel.Now, there were moments when I felt kind of UGH about it...Evangeline, our heroine, started out as a strong smart character, but after meeting the mysterious Luca and ultimately falling in love with him; I believe she lost who she was.  It was a dark romance of course, so it is definitely different compared to many of the mainstream books out there right now.BUT...Overall that was a minor thing to me and the suspense of the storyline captured me completely.  As I mentioned the romance between Eva and Luca, it really was a lovely affair. There were some moments that gripped my heart and then there were the moments that made me scream.  It was such a tug-of-war relationship...*sighs*Nevertheless, every element in The Minaldi Legacy comes together to create a fantastic story.Be ready for a whirlwind of emotions in this stunning heart-stopping thriller.A definitely MUST READ!!