Review: R.J. Ross is growing as a writer
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 24, 2014
This is the fourth book in the Cape High series, and it shows the development of R.J. as a writer.  The slow start that nearly crippled the first book in the series is nowhere in evidence even while R.J. ends up spending much of the first half of the book establishing the personalities of several new characters.  There is a bit of a clash when she tries to mesh a few too many storylines together, and some of the characters from previous books seem almost forgotten, particularly Max and Adanna who barely receive mentions in large sections of the story.  Technico's sister also ends up getting very little attention as the story concentrates on the new characters being introduced.However, the story is solid and the characters enjoyable.  In truth my only issue would be how quickly R.J. has her characters fall into romantic relationships that seem designed merely to add angst to the story rather than to grow the characters as people. However, I think my issue there is personal rather than a good reason to indict the whole book.  It's noticeable and can be a bit annoying, but it's a minor quibble overall.If you love the previous 4 books, you'll love this.