Review: Rachel Morgan Writes Yet Another Hit
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 27, 2014
Actual rating 4.5 starsAs a fan of Ms. Morgan's Creepy Hollow series, I was very interested in finding out how she would write a contemporary novel series. When I found out that Ms. Morgan was writing a novella to the series, I was excited because I figured it would give me a taste of what was to come, as well as what I could expect. Well, I am happy to report that Ms. Morgan has begun yet another winning hit series. While the rest of the series will not be following the same characters, this novella gives the reader a great glimpse into what to expect with the series.Although the novella is very short (about 80 pages), you will easily fall in love with the characters. They are all extremely likeable and relatable. You are driven to find out the exact reason why Jules left, and what secret she is keeping. Jules was an amazing lead character, one who is intelligent (and not afraid to show it), brave, and kind. Despite leaving so quickly, she works hard to restore the relationships she left broken, after realizing that she can't avoid people forever. Jules is extremely strong, as well as independent, and I liked that she decided to follow her dream. Her family was cute, and I definitely would have liked to learn more about them. Josh, Jules ex-boyfriend, was cute, swoon-worthy, and the exact guy any girl would want.While the setting of South Africa was a definite highlight in this book, I wish I would have known prior to reading that the story was taking place in South Africa. I was confused for a good while in the book as to where we were, and kept trying to figure it out. You could narrow it down, but it is only mentioned toward the end of the novella that the characters are in South Africa. Nevertheless, I loved the uniqueness and beauty of the setting, and it gave the novella a very nice exotic feel. It was nice to read something set in a place that I had never read about before, and just from this brief introduction, makes me want to visit.Ms. Morgan's writing is flawless, and I will definitely be checking out the rest of the series. I can't wait to see what she has in store for us in a full-length novel! I highly recommend checking this novella out so you can get a taste of what is to come and the beauty of Ms. Morgan's writing. Happy reading :)