Review: Interesting In A Good Way
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 8, 2014
Whether she is writing as Sharon Sala or Dinah McCall, I almost always like Sala's books; Windwalker is no exception. The speculative alternate Native American history, time travel, supernatural and paranormal elements combined to make an enjoyable romantic story. The plot centred on "What if Native American history could be changed and how could it be done?".Characterization was well done. Secondary characters were well drawn and added to the development of the storyline. Events seen through their eyes and feelings contributed to drawing the reader into the story and giving it  an element of realism. The heroine and hero were likeable and sympathetic. Although she was the central character, the heroine did not seem as fleshed out as some of Sala's heroines in other books. I felt she skimped a bit on the heroine's characterization, in favour of including more sex scenes with the heroine and hero/heroes.There was one thing I disliked about the book, and that was the amount of sex. I have no preference as to whether or not there is graphic sex in a book. If there is no sex, fine and if there is sex, fine, as long as the story is good. What annoys me is when there are too many sex scenes in relation to the length of the book. I know this is a very subjective thing; what is too much for one person may not be enough for another. I personally find that more than two or three sex scenes slows down the story and it becomes boring. If the number of pages devoted to sex scenes is large, then the author has fewer pages to devote to plot and characterization. I do realize that authors are pressured to bow to the publishers' and readers' demands for more sex in their books, but more does not always mean better. If I am reading for the erotic experience, I will read erotica, where the plot and characterization are not as important. If I am reading to be entertained, I want a good story with good characterization, where the erotic element is not important.I was tempted to give this book a three star rating because I found myself skimming over the sex scenes and thinking, "Alright, already; can we get on with the story?" However, I did really like everything else about the book, and I felt that in all other respects, it was a definite four star book.If you like only clean romances, avoid this book. It is not erotica, but if you like romances with hot, traditional sex scenes, you will probably like this book. It is a good story and is a great way to spend a few enjoyable hours.