Review: Every once in a while I let a paranormal romance sweep me off my feet.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 9, 2012
In a word... mesmerizing. Okay, so I'm a sucker for a paranormal romance every now and then, but Deadly Reflections takes us beyond paranormal and into a world of horror.Justin has just started a new school. He has begun the awkward walk of being new, and making friends. (Sounds slightly familiar right?) He ends up befriending a group of diverse guys, and finds himself drawn to a beautiful girl that has recently broken up with her all-star super-jock boyfriend. (Oh no, let the butt-kicking commence.) Suddenly, people start dyeing gruesome deaths, while Justin tries to keep Sarah safe from her abusive ex-boyfriend.Even though the story to Deadly Reflections is familiar, I found myself sucked into it. A paranormal romance from a man's point of view is hard to come by. I know that personally, I prefer to read a story that comes from the male perspective. A romance book from a woman is usually entangled with deep emotions, but with a man, it becomes more methodical. It's as if the protagonist is playing chess. The thought process gets caught up in: if I make this move, what will the opposite make in return.The book equally brakes up the romance with horror, and not just the horror of a monster that is reflected in mirrors. Sarah has recently broken up with her long-time possessive and jealous boyfriend, Brandon. Although Brandon's jealous nature starts out as a simple fist-fight amongst two teen boys, it grows steadily dangerous not only for Justin, but Sarah too.And amongst all of this... there is an unworldly monster - that can't be seen - ripping people to shreds.If you are into paranormal romances, and can stomach the darker aspect of horror, then I will tell you to read this. I couldn't put this book down. This makes a great debut for D.H. Sayer, and I look forward to seeing more.