Review: Quick, and very, very enjoyable.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 17, 2012
The plot? Read the synopsis.Review: Anyone who's read my reviews, usually of urban fantasy, science-fiction, or YA paranormal, will know that I'm pretty damned stingy with 5-star ratings. Here, though, nothing else will do. First, Andi Marquette perfectly captures the thrill and enjoyment of being on whitewater; no paddler would question the setting's authenticity. The easy camaraderie of the guides, of outdoor people in general, and the relentless teasing of the Truth or Dare game seem just right, too. She peoples her setting with characters who totally ring true, and for whom we develop sympathy and rapport almost immediately. The pacing of the romance is just right, as well, and it creates a delicious tension, though more than once, I wanted to scream at Dez, "Just freaking *tell* her, already.!" But, hey, we've all been there, right? The lovemaking is deftly handled, too, and make no mistake, it *is* lovemaking, not just sex.I can think of only one bad thing to say about "Some Kind of River." It ended way too soon. I would love to hear more about Dez and Mel's adventures, say, maybe after Dez has finished school and Mel has opened her business. I guess, though, that'll be left up to my imagination. Any writer who can cause that kind of reaction is quite special.