Review: A romance for the intelligent reader
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 22, 2014
I am not a fan of formula romances, so I hesitated before reading this book. But I’ve enjoyed Toby Neal’s well written, taut, fast paced Lei Crime Series immensely, and knew I had to give her first romance a try. As always, she did not disappoint. First off, this is NOT a formula romance. It reads like literary fiction with a romantic bent. The local flavor of Maui comes through deliciously. The point of view moves back and forth between Zoe, a haole girl new to the island, and local boy Adam. The characters come across as so real, I’d almost swear I know them personally. I was completely drawn into the story, hoping something good would finally happen for both Zoe and Adam. The ending was satisfying. A thoroughly entertaining read that anyone should enjoy.