Review: Intelligent, Gripping Romantic Suspense
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 12, 2012
This is a highly satisfying read on many levels. The characterisation is subtle and powerful, as well as original. The heroine, Cassie, is older than the hero, and her life experience helps Bennet in many ways. They have a passionate, loving and at the same time realistic relationship, where both have them have flaws - Cassie has problems sometimes communicating her feelings and Bennet has a serious temper - but they strive to build a life together despite serious outside obstacles.Stalking, rape, abuse, mental health issues, and difficult family relationships are all given their proper weight and the impact of them on the people involved is shown with great clarity and sympathy. The motivations of Bennet and Cassie are always clear.Written in a lucid, flowing style, with a contrast of settings and characters, 'Cassandra by Starlight' is an intelligent, gripping romantic suspense.