Review: Good short story
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 02 2, 2013
So, because this is a short story, I probably should not be so hard on it. I do love Emma Holly and read a lot of her books. I was especially intrigued with the whole frozen fairy and new "bad" girl at school story line. The preview I read made me want to read the book. However, a part of me struggles because of how fast they fall in love...and I get a little leery thinking an 18 year old is having crazy sex with someone who does come across as feeling like an 18-20 year old guy, but in truth is over 200. I'm no prude, but wow, the scene where she frees him is not something I would have done at 18 and with a statue.I did like December...she was confident, unafraid of taking risks, and came across pretty smart. Not enough to be out on her own with someone not from here - which was the other part that didn't sit well with me...the end with her parents, with her and Hans living on their own...not many 18 year olds walk away from rich parents who don't abuse them...and thrive. I get he is a fairy and lucky, but that still felt a little unrealistic to me.If you want a book with some hot sex scenes, this is a great short read for that...and the story line isn't bad either, but if you are like me, you may be left feeling that something was missing or a little too pat.