Review: I couldn't put it down!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 15, 2013
I started reading this novel, not expecting it to be so tightly interwoven in the Korean and Japanese cultures. Very quickly I became immersed in the intricate storyline and had to keep reading until I was finished. I loved the historical aspect, which walked the reader through events and times about which I knew nothing, but had clearly been thoroughly researched, giving me an opportunity to learn. The characters of Hiro and Kendra were both likeable and plausible. I wouldn't usually pick a novel from this genre but am really glad that I did. I appreciated the time that went into the descriptions of both the Korean culture and NanJu's own life, which played a large part of the story and was heavily threaded through Kendra's. Many authors nowadays are guilty of not developing their characters fully, or allowing the reader the chance to 'get to know them' before the action starts. Moonlight Dancer does allow that, the consequence being that the reader feels great affection for the two main characters, as though we have a vested interest in the outcome for them. The storyline flowed quickly and evenly enough to keep me really interested and wanting to read on. Parts of it were quite frightening, but realistic and kept me on the edge of my seat. I enjoyed this novel and can heartily recommend it.