Review: Finally a novel that has romance and a plot!!!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 18, 2013
Combine the angst of the Twilight series, the twist and turns of a good murder mystery without the blood and overly ambitious plot twists, the lust and steam of a good single girls movie night flick and add a touch of Motley Crew and Dave Navarro and you have Broken Stings (A Rock Star Novel).Brynn O'Connor is able to create a romance novel without all of the mushy, eye-rolling, "that will never happen" type of situations.  Through ambitious character development, not to inappropriate or vulgar erotic scenes and a quickly paced yet detail oriented plot twist, O'Connor was able to keep me interested without overwhelming with nonsensical banter.  Often romance novels do nothing but drown on and on about the females emotions and lovesick dribble, forgetting that there is such a thing as a plot which has to be developed in order to create an inviting story.  Broken Strings, I am happy to say, provides both plot growth and romantic sentiment.  I was pleasantly surprised to on more than one occasions look forward to turning the page, as opposed to regretting having opened the book.As a young female myself I was very easily able to relate to the ups and downs the lead character June faced.  Although at times the twists and turns of the storyline seemed to be a bit of a stretch, it wasn't so much so that it was unbelievable, hard to follow or unentertaining.  I rooted for the characters when I needed to and hated the characters that I was supposed to, which is the mark of a well researched and insightful writer.  A romance novel without the mush, shinning glances back to my own lusting after my favorite rock band, sexually provocative and an end which left me satisfied, this book is one I would recommend to any friend.  All you need is a pair of comfy PJ's, fluffy slippers, hot tea and a comfy chair.  That and a copy of this book and you have nothing but a good night ahead of you.