Review: Beauty is Indeed in the Eye of the Beholder
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 03 24, 2014
I like how this book is so different from your typical contemporary romance. Not because we got a shy, nerdy and quirky heroine because even that type of character's a dime a dozen in this genre but because we got an unattractive hero. And no, it's not just a hero who thinks he's unattractive because of some fateful scar that ruined his handsome face...the general consensus in the book is that he really is to put it quite plainly, ugly. In this genre where we get bombarded with hot, panty dropping, beautiful men, it was really refreshing to read about a hero that is not perfect physically in every single way.I like the message of this book that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I love how these two characters helped each other out on their respective issues by simply being there for each other. I like how there was actual development in their relationship and I found their growing feelings for each other believable.There was something missing in the romance though, I can't really point out what but it didn't fully drew me in despite the fact that I really like both characters and rooted for them to get together. An added factor may have been this mystery that was present throughout the book that gave the impression that it will lead to something suspenseful and big, but turned out to be anti-climactic. I wish that instead of adding that non-mystery to the storyline, the book focused on the romance and relationship of the couple more because both characters are interesting enough, the book didn't need anything other than these two to make it engaging.Overall, I love how different the characters are from the norm and I wished there was more emphasis on the romance rather than a disappointing B Plot. This is a great debut novel from the author though and I am definitely looking forward to what she comes up with in the future!