Review: it was an okay read.
Rating: 1 out of 5
Date: 02 17, 2014
This is a good concept with engaging characters and a unique storyline.The good:I found Lucas to be my favorite, I love a man that's not afraid to be himself. I'm also glad there wasn't that much focus on their relationship being interracial or any poetry about third legs (think about it for a while, you'll get it.)Michelle refreshingly didn't have the stereotypical prototype for African-American heroines; the over dramatic attitude, cussing and fussin at everyone or being hard as ice towards men all the time.The bad:However, overall the novella lacked development. There were no details about either character or the world they live in. What do either of them look like? What does anyone look like in this book? The author neglected those important details. The "romance" consisted of three interrupted dates before the couple were in "love." Which brings me to my next point, the love scenes felt stunted, I just wanted a little more from the author; I felt like more attention was paid to Lucas and Rory than Michelle and Gavin, with both characters constantly worrying what their friends were doing. And speaking of the m/m relationship, the author handled this like she was afraid to offend readers by exploring their relationship. I don't think it was purposeful, but, it just leaned that way in my opinion.Michelle was too much of a pushover. ***spoiler**** What woman, regardless of race, would not react to a total stranger licking her face? We don't like it when people touch our hair, imagine someone face raping you; their germs on your cheeks, smearing all that expensive makeup you painstakingly put on. What would you do? Michelle did and said nothing.I'm jus sayin:There is a scene on the beach with Zack and his gang that put me in the mind of "Lost boys," so without a real description I imagined him as a young Keifer Sutherland with dark hair.Overall:This is a great idea and the author has real talent, but this novella lacks development and style. I won't continue this series, but I will keep my eye on this author, her future is bright.