Review: ruled by and confused by emotion
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 11 22, 2012
I don't like love triangles.  Love triangles tend to be manipulative messes.  This one is no exception.  I think love triangles magnify the immaturity of the characters involved.  I don't like it when a story uses magic to justify shallow behavior - she couldn't help her self because to a certain degree she is being manipulated by the two love interests magical magnetic auras.  No, the story doesn't say that at all. It is subtly implied throughout the story. I don't like fantasy or sci fi that has people who are ruled and confused by emotion - in this case plain old lust - no matter how much magic you dress it up in. I don't like stories that seem to imply that jealousy is some sort of sign of deep love.  To me jealously is a sign of shallow, selfish weakness.  Love is not jealous.What I do really like is the love the main character has for her little sister.  Traditionally in legend the Fae are extremely shallow, vicious, demonic creatures that you want to avoid at all cost.  But this is fantasy.  The story I thought was well written. I could not put it down until I was finished. For those that don't mind the above, then you will like this book.