Review: An interesting love story!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 21, 2012
The only story I'd read about selkies was a short story called 'Love Struck' by Melissa Marr in the anthology titled Love Is Hell. I didn't quite understand what or who a selkie was then, so I decided not to dwell much on it. Then I came across The Lure of Shapinsay. The guy on the book cover with a great body reminded me a little of Elijah Wood. However, it was the book trailer video that really caught my attention. If you haven't already, watch it right here![...]... A very well made video, it was very interesting.The story of Kait and Eamon, one thing I really loved about The Lure of Shapinsay was the alternating point of view. It's not alternating in the literal sense of the term, but basically, you get to read what Kait AND Eamon are thinking. When there's romance and when it's between two different species altogether, it becomes so easier to read from both the protagonists' POVs. Their love story is the highlight of the book.I didn't quiet get how and when the two fall in love, but I suppose that's the beauty of it. These are things that 'just happen' after all. Another aspect of the romance that I found very pretty was that fact that it was a bit yesteryear and very much today at the same time. The whole act of chasing the one who has caught your fancy or searching for them hopelessly with the intention that they might find you and the use of really romantic words to express love, reminded me of the old age romances. Add to that the beauty of being with the one you love and trying so hard to survive on your own and keep each other happy. Kait and Eamon's love seemed to grow day by day. However, the fact that Kait is a clever girl and makes most of the effort in convincing Eamon that they're meant to be, sort of adds a good, bold and modern touch.Also, the relation between Kait and her brother, Blair was a lot of fun to read. It reminded me of the relation between any normal brother and sister, where they fight like opponents with words, but know in their hearts that they love one another. Kait and Blair bicker about the one minute birth difference between them constantly! I am compelled to share a line here from the book that Eamon says to Blair which, in my opinion, was very cool! Here goes- "I dinnae wish to be your enemy, but you make me wish to hate you."From there, it's all about Kait and Eamon trying to live happily and some really sweet incidents make you smile. Eamon's selkie skin also forms a major part of the story. The other villagers make the scene more lively and entertaining with their wacky accent and easygoing way of life, and Shapinsay itself has been described beautifully. The other character that really added a fun and meaningful touch was Kait and Eamon's neighbor, Tipper, who, in my opinion, is like an angel in disguise for the couple.Well, for conclusion, I will try, in my best Shapinsay accent and say, "Oh Odin! Ye gotta read this wan!" :)I won The Lure of Shapinsay in a giveaway hosted by author Krista Holle for which I would like to thank her again!