Review: Fantastic
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 1, 2013
The Joining is an invigorating novel that kept me on my toes throughout the entire read. Ever since I saw it on amazon, I was curious to discover more about the course of the story and where the reader is taken by Sandra Ross on yet another epic tale.I have been reading Sandra Ross for a while, and while I might not have been a fan of some of her books, I do enjoy her writing quite a lot, and feel like she has certainly got talent as a writer. Besides seeing the book description, this was what also contributed to me buying the Hostile Heart Series. And I wasn't disappointed. Her complex writing style persisted in these books- her language continued enthralling me, making me want to read more and more. I found the character Illiana very well built- her personality showed on every page, reminding me what a seemingly simple, nave girl she is. Nickolas, on the other hand, kept me wondering, always seeming the mysterious, lurking type who falls so suddenly into Illiana's typical life.I found the relationship between the characters well drawn out as well- the erotic scenes were not forced onto the reader at random points in the story, but rather worked up to slowly throughout the plot. A very well done job- I did not want to stop reading even for a moment. Even at the price, I would definitely recommend this as a very enjoyable, thrilling read.