Review: Very cute story
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 13, 2013
This came up as a freebie, and it looked worth a try. I thought it was adorable. There are a lot of characters floating around, several little subplots, and Ms. Pape managed to make all of the people and directions relevant and interesting.Is the story 100% believable? Well, no, not really, but I was willing to suspend belief, which is saying something. I usually prefer some logic to go with my paranormal. Dragon in the System had a couple of things that made me go Hmmmm..., but I still liked the story a great deal.Very Brief Synopsis - Lori is a herpetologist (she studies lizards)and Eric is a computer programmer. They are both professors at SMU, and help each other solve a mystery concerning embezzlement and dragons. Eric and Lori are instantly attracted to each other. There are some really cute moments, some character growth, a secondary love story and a Dragon. 'Nuf said.What worked for me - Eric and Lori were so real, and so appealing. Eric was a little awkward, he blushes, he's unsure of how to pursue Lori, who is still recovering from an ego-busting broken engagement. Lori was a little insecure, and wary of being hurt again. She could be a little shrill, but overall, I thought she was a realistic character. The story was sweet and charming, and while the love scenes were tame, they were there, and just as engaging as the rest of the story.What didn't work as well - There was a trope that I don't want to give away due to spoilers, but it is one that I particularly despise. I overlooked it, but I didn't like it. There was a certain leap of faith in accepting the Dragon, but I overlooked that, too.Bottom line - Overall, I liked it a lot. Time well spent. Dragon in the System made me smile.