Review: The heroine was the problem for me
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 07 14, 2014
Keena ran away from her controlling step-father and passive mother. Keena is going to college and wants to start fresh and free from the abusive she suffered at home.  Keena likes to be in control in her relationships and not really get close. Keena lived with her mother being controlled by her step-father and she swears she will never have a man control over her.  One day Keena’s roommate sets her up with Donovan.  Keena for the first time is unable to control her desire and feelings for him.  At first, she tries to stay away, but it is hard since Donovan is very charming and just a nice person.It was hard for me to connect with Keena.  She came off as a little know it all and I understand that she felt she had to be like that, but it was irritating to me.  There were times I did not understand why Donavan wanted to be with Keena.  Some of what she said I wanted to wince at. I think the author was trying to make her appear strong, but she just came off as ungrateful to me.There was too much information in this story. I felt like the author was giving me the character’s every thought and opinion. Some of it could have easily been deleted. I think it is better if the reader comes up with their own assumptions about the characters’ feelings and reasons for their actions.The premise was there but some of it could have been executed better.  It was hard to connect with the story in some places because the writing was so straight-forward.  Some parts were written with very little emotion. Felt forced.A copy was provided by the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review.