Review: Stars are crossed
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 11 23, 2011
The Sting of the Scorpio continues with main characters Alexander Ivanov and Brigitte Dartois and their new life together in New York. Alex is more determined than ever to succeed in the architectural field and Brigitte has given up her artistic gift to focus on the duties of a wife and mother. Although Brigitte has a chance meeting with a famous actress that would help launch her career in New York, Alex all but forbids it. Through hard work and sketchy business deals, Alex finally makes a go of his dream. Meanwhile, Brigitte sinks further from the brave and independent French woman she once was.I felt the author really found her voice in this novel and read it in one sitting. The storyline was gripping even though my distaste for the main characters grew. I loved the tidbits of information about architecture and the stock exchange. It gave the plot a feeling of authenticity. My favorite part was when Brigitte finally seemed to grow a backbone. Unfortunately, in my opinion, she ends up letting yet another man "save" her. I hated how often she abdicated her own wishes in the mild hopes her effort would be rewarded with love and affection from her husband, Alex. I think Alex would have had less of a wandering eye if she had been true to her own vision.I recommend The Sting of the Scorpio as a good beach book read. If you want happy endings with just the right amount of tragedy this book is for you.