Review: Interesting concept, but could have been stronger
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 02 20, 2012
I think the author had an interesting concept, but I don't think she ran with it as well as she could have. Her Sunspinners are definitely different, and original, but they (all except one, actually) really just got pushed to the back burner with the humans taking center stage. The premise was good, but the actual story wasn't fully developed and seemed kind of hurried. I think it would've been much better if the first book was just character-driven - introducing the Sunspinners and their keepers, along with some fleshed-out backstory - instead of more action-driven. But then, I like character stories...Without giving any spoilers, I also feel that a lot of the interaction between Elaine and Charley tips more to the romance side.  While I'm not adverse to a little PNR, I kept waiting for something to *happen* but it remained hanging over their heads, as though the author couldn't quite decide whether to go for it now or just lay the groundwork for further developments.While this was definitely not a bad read, I'm not sure I personally liked it enough to recommend it.  Since this is the first book in the series, and the author's concept of the Sunspinners is definitely interesting, it's possible that the following books may show a stronger hand, and be well worth reading.  If you like action-mysteries (this doesn't qualify as a cozy in my mind) with a sprinkling of the paranormal, go for it!Note on Kindle formatting:  Very good.  I did not notice any issues.