Review: Captivating characters!!!!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 28, 2013
Romance is a genre that has a tendency to see novels easily slip into being a cookie cutter story. There truly is only so many twists that exist to make a love story work, and thus it is easy for an author to unknowingly slip into familiar vernacular.Oliver has a touching tale to tell in Winter Storms and does so quite well, although there are a few slips into the romance vernacular. Her characters are quite unique and well crafted so that you do find yourself invested in what is going to happen to them. This hook is what draws the reader in to the very last word. There are plenty of twists and turns, that keep you guessing somewhat, though I will admit there was a good stretch that was just a tad too familiar. Another thing that was difficult to overcome was the language of the tale, it kept jumping from the European terminology to a localized slang, to bland universal language. This made reading a slight bit difficult, but was not a huge factor, most people wouldn't notice it, but this is why I am the "opinionated' reviewer.The story, in general, is unique... the setting creating a nuance that has a romantic magic alone.One awesome thing about this tale is that it is a fast paced read, perfect for a vacation trip.I think there is plenty of potential for future works by Oliver and hope she'll stop by the Library again soon.