Review: Great concept; variable execution
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 07 28, 2011
This book starts off with a bang...which is good, because it then goes into a long slog about the heroine's upbringing/backstory. It gets so dull during this part that I almost gave up on it, but then the story got going again when we hit the present day. Wells has obviously thoroughly researched the topic (counterfeiting) and manages to blend a number of fascinating details into the story without bogging it down.At times, the book has a cinematic quality to it, which makes up for the times where it's a little awkward or draggy. The action sequences are generally exciting, and Wells does an excellent job of describing the heroine falling in love with a man who might not be what he seems. I would have given this 3.5 stars if that was possible, but went with 3 stars due to the uneven writing. (Mr. Wells, please hire an editor for future outings! You're a decent writer on your own, but could be amazing with some help.)For the best bang for your buck, buy the bundled package (books 1, 2, and 3 together). Buying each one separately is pricey, and I didn't realize they came as a bundle until after I bought book 1.