Review: Super sweet romance that blends Biblical, Greek, and other mythologies
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 28, 2013
It's difficult in the romance world to find a hero that is both tender and tough. The author wrestles with this, both implicitly and explicitly, in creating the angelic character of Jason. He's a supernatural creature who juggles considerations of power versus conscience and tenderness versus protectiveness. I liked him a lot.The shero I liked a little less, although I can always appreciate a career woman who refuses to let her angelic bodyguard do all the work in keeping her safe. I also really liked how viscerally she reacted to the thought of death and of people dying for her. That said, she does some pretty head-slap-worthy things just to keep the momentum of the story going. Also, the only other female of the book, Candy, is kick-butt strong but, alas, oversexualized, the way all-too-many strong women are.The novel has a few twists near the end, and I have to admit, I never saw them coming. The author does a lovely job of throwing out hints and making us guess. Her talent at suspense and mystery solidified my interest and appreciation for the novel while adding some delicious darkness. Also, I found her universe an interesting, scattered, and eclectic blend of feudalism populated by Biblical, Greek, and Medieval characters (e.g., angels, water sprites, witches).The ending was a bit too pat and let some folks off the hook, which was somewhat disappointing. However, it's hard to be cranky when the romance in the book is just so darn sweet; the relationship between Jason and Daria is fierce, passionate, and so tender.In spite of some flaws and some juggling of stock characters, I found the book interesting and overwhelmingly romantic. I honestly think Jason is one of my all-time favorite romance heroes. Straight women, get ready to swoon!