Review: Sweet, Romantic and Charming
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 2, 2012
The one that got away...many people have that someone special whom things didn't work out with for one reason or another. This is the person that you find yourself wondering about years later and regretting letting them go, maybe even find yourself dreaming about how your life would be different if you'd stayed together. Author Jane Richardson explores the idea of lost love and second chances with Greg and Julia in Edinburg Fog.When you first meet both Greg and Julia, they come across as doing really well for themselves, but as you get to know them better, you know that it is actually a facade that they're using to get through their lives, and neither of them seem to be aware of it until they meet again. You especially see this in Greg, as the story is told from his point of view; I love that he seems to be a confident, self-assured person until he sees Julie again. That moment opens up a great vulnerably in him that is not only endearing but also a bit amusing.The author uses the weather and seasons as metaphors to set the emotions for Greg and Julie's relationship. Bright, green, warm summer days set the tone for a romance full of love and life. The weather is cold and icy when Greg realizes how much he's lost letting Julie go. I enjoyed this because it enhances the story and allows the reader a deeper understanding of the emotional state of these characters.If you're craving something sweet and charming set against a beautiful European backdrop, pick up Edinburgh Fog; it will warm your heart on a cold night.