Review: Five Stars for Star & Mercy.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 27, 2012
This novel has all my favourite ingredients, Irish landscapes and an emotive twisty plot, seasoned with an original cast and a side serving of California sun.In fact there are lots of contrasts in this book, and the authors lyrical style had me hooked.The use of words and the intricate slotting together of the story was masterful. This is not an easy, throwaway read, you will be required to concentrate, but what a wonderful payoff to be transported fully into another world.Blue Mercy explores the mother-daughter relationship, and these characters are all the more believable for their human traits, whether you like them or loathe them. I think perhaps only a parent would truly understand the character motivation and connect with some of the feelings aroused in this story. Yes, it is a story about love, both paternal and romantic, but it also has a thread of mystery surrounding the death of her father, which is carried through to a surprising climax.I found the story and the style of this novel, quite compelling.