Review: 18+ Borrows not integrates the Rapunzel story
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 04 4, 2013
Borrowing from the story of Rapunzel, Nel is locked in a tower and tasked with eliminating the zombie hoardes that are encroaching on the WITCH compound.  Kidnapped as a young child, and raised by a fanatical "prophet", Nel believes that all men have been turned to zombies or are dead: perfectly acceptable as she was taught to believe that men are all evil killers with no redeeming features.Dane is tasked with reconnaissance of the WITCH compound, so the feds can break up this feminist cult and recover kidnapped children.  When Nel spots him only minutes from becoming zombie food, she allows him entry into her tower by use of the zombie-hair rope.Trapped for days because of the storm, Nel's curiosity and Dane's nature take over, and the two have sex. Repeatedly. With elements of domination, BDSM, and a very callous approach to `what it all means', Dane marks Nel as his.  My problem with the story is completely with the character of Dane.  He isn't particularly attractive in manner or approach: and while he does find he loves her, his approach is even more callous for its unfamiliar feel to him.This was a capably penned story, not laden with zombies and mostly told from Nel's point of view. It is, however, quite clever and the character of Nel manages to convey her unfamiliarity with the world at large, while having a large volume of book knowledge.  There is no real background on the "whys" of the formation of WITCH, aside from the maniacal leader, and furthering the story of the end of the compound is left untold.  While the zombies are frequently mentioned, their eradication is simple and quick, and no real details are provided.  This is only referential to the fairy tale, so if you are hoping for major integration this is not the story for you.I received an eBook copy from the author for purpose of honest review for the Jeep Diva. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.