Review: Mystery and suspense...plus feisty heroine and crush-worthy Rob:O)
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 21, 2014
I was gifted a copy of Burning Down the House from the author as a read and review...but this does not affect my honest review!I have read other works by Ms. Gail and I will say that I have truly become a fan… she is a dynamic writer who has a way of pulling the reader into her world and becoming  invested in her characters whether  love or hate, there’s never indifference. The other works were adult reads, Burning Down the House, a New Adult with its slightly younger characters still delivers that heat which I believe is Ms. Gail’s signature. This author also has a way of creating realistic interactions between her characters, their love, passion, angst or hate all very convincing and rings true. I love the interaction of these characters, Rob with a chip on his shoulder, which is understandable  after losing so much and after previously having made strides to become more present in life and school; he had through his running and in other areas become more “present”  in his day-to-day life. Until the tragedy hit and once again he reverts back to the shadows and is distant…seeming not to care; but it comes to a point where he will need  to start caring again to save himself… and to save his relationship with Sarah now that suspicions have risen on whether he is the arsonist or not???Sara holds her own with Rob and is truly his match, and although not her intention falls for the beautiful Rob. Their relationship heats up and passion ignites, while the shadow of what actually happened the night Robs parent died?I loved the interactions and dialogue with the two characters. The dialogue was fun, fresh and entertaining. I enjoyed the flirting and teasing and as the relationship deepened…I enjoyed seeing the raw honesty the two shared. I was kept very edgy as the mystery played out, wanting to hope beyond hope, just as Sara… that Rob was innocent, hoping I wasn’t being fooled:) Ms. Gail is truly a talented writer, fast past, awesome ability to create fun, thrilling story lines, not weighed down and flowed well.I truly recommend Burning Down the House for older teens to adults due to sexual situations and some language. I also recommend checking out this author’s other stories where the heroines are feisty and strong like Sara and just as crush worthy as Rob:)