Review: a unique, fun read with some very interesting characters, and quirky plot
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 28, 2013
Purchased as a freebie on Amazon. This was a unique, fun read with some very interesting characters, a quirky plot and a unique romance. Not your typical female protag - with a name like Earnestine, I figured she'd be different. She's a smart scientist who is socially inept. Simon/Sam is an undercover detective, dressed as a nerd and hating every minute of it. Earnestine decides to help Simon come out of his 'shell', and it leads to some very funny moments as Sam flounders to juggle his disguise, his investigation and his growing attraction to Earnie.Earnie's character was refreshing - she's not a dumb female protag making dumb choices to move the plot forward. She is intelligent, socially awkward, and talks at length to her pet fish, Waldo. The dynamic between her and Sam was very funny at times, with a few Lucy/Ricky Ricardo moments. There were also some heartstring pulling moments.For those that prefer the tag, this is a 'clean' romance.