Review: Quick read but stays on the surface.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 02 18, 2014
“Saving Cassie” by L.A. Remenicky3 out of 5 starsI loved the prologue of this book.  It was mysterious, captivating, and quickly hooked me in.  It set up the promise of a young child on the cusp of a paranormal adventure and I couldn’t wait to turn the page and dive in.The story of Cassie, whose parents are murdered in front her on the eve of her sixth birthday, is one of cold reality.  She returns to her beloved Fairfield Corners after the death of her Gram, who raised her, to take over the bookstore she left to her.  We quickly met her future love interest in Deputy Logan Miller and the sparks fly between them.  She is on her way into town and a meet up with her lifelong best friend James when Logan pulls her over and gives her a speeding ticket.I thought it slightly ironic that the story started with a speeding ticket, because that’s how I felt about the book…like it was speeding.  Often times I wanted Remenicky to slow down and take the time to go more in depth.  I wanted more development of all the characters both individually and as pairs.  The most well developed coupling was the friendship between Cassie and James.  I enjoyed their banter and fully “bought into” their friendship.  However, despite the chemistry between Cassie and Logan, their pairing felt very rushed and somewhat forced.What at first seemed to be a paranormal adventure I couldn’t wait to read ended up feeling slightly silly.  Once again, I think that there is much potential in the plot for an awesome book and great storytelling.  With a little more character development and a slowed down rhythm this book could be great.  If you are looking for a quick, on the surface read then this book is for you.*I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*Shannon