Review: Excellent new author!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 29, 2013
Tori de Clare, you are going to become one of today's top authors.  Your ability with words had me riveted.  Like other reviewers have said, I struggled to put this book down.  Loved the imagery, loved the simplicity of the scenes.  And yet, it was the simplicity that created the complex plot and suspense.  Well done.  I wish Amazon would allow me to give you 4 1/2 stars instead of the 4.I have two criticisms for you to consider in the future - the ending and the romance.  As I got closer to the end of the book, I found the story lacked the quality found in the beginning, and the ending became rushed.  Although the ending was left finished, and yet not, getting there felt forced compared to three-quarters of the book.  While I couldn't argue there was romance in this book, it wasn't my kind of romance.  I would have enjoyed seeing more happen between Dan and Naomi, have them spend more time together, get to know each other better etc.  Also, (yes, I suppose this is a third point) Dan was a bit of a wet blanket considering what he would see in his job. He seemed too sensitive, too emotional.  Emotion and sensitivity are not a bad thing in a male character, but in this case the job and man didn't seem to go hand in hand.  And the swapping from monster to very sensitive man - too extreme.I wish you all the luck in the future and I'm looking forward to seeing what other fiction you produce.  Well done!