Review: Amazing! Refreshing new voice in YA!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 2, 2011
I honestly don't know if I'm going to do this story any justice. It's rare when I read something that touches me on such a deep level, but I'm going to try. Olivia is my kinda girl. She's tough, stubborn, strong, guarded, yet at the same time, extremely vulnerable. I connected to her right away. There's no spoilers in my reviews, so I'll only tell you that's she's not had the easiest life, and she's crazy powerful. And now, finally secure in her world around her, she feels betrayed as the woman who she thinks of as a mother/sister has banished her from the only home she ever known. Oh a whim, Olivia decides to take a job severing at a bar in her new town. Never truly allowing herself to open up to humans, Olivia finds herself curious about them, and at the same time, befriending a couple of coworkers. I love the personalities of the two girls, especially Jenny. She was a fun character, but at the same time showed real depth. I just loved her. When she meets Jackson, sparks fly. The chemistry between them is downright hot. But it's deeper than just a physical attraction, there's something about him... Something that balances Olivia. (And I just can't help myself when it comes to those bad boys ;) As the story progresses, the Venator become a major threat and Olivia has to figure out what they are after, or who, and how to stop them. There was some fantastic fight scenes in this book. I love action-packed scenes, and Spencer did an amazing job. I have to admit, I was torn for a while when I saw a love triangle developing later on in the story. And I felt bad for one of the characters, Everette. I thought he truly would have made a great match for Olivia, but I'm sticking to my first choice. I'm Team Jackson! Spencer's writing is clear, descriptive, and beautiful. She balances both drama and comic, light-hearted relief, with passion and fire. I couldn't tear myself away! I recommend Amaretto Flame to lovers of Paranormal Romance and anyone who just wants something refreshing in the YA market!