Review: I can't even deduct for errors
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 29, 2014
I went with a five because, frankly I didn't just like this  book, I loved it.  I am so often disappointed in romance that I wonder why I keep reading.  I think this debut novel made the search worth while.Enough people have written about the plot that I won't bother.  My focus is on what sets this apart from other novels of this genre.  Unlike many romances, the characters in this book seem so real, both the likable ones and the not so likable.  Mina is broken hearted over losing the man she has loved for most of her life, since childhood.  She still comes across as a strong character, not lost in self pity.  The author, using periodic flashbacks, slowly but skillfully fills in the background of all the characters and how they interacted with each other both past and present.  While reading, I was unsure how the unfolding drama was going to be resolved.  More importantly, I wasn't sure until halfway through how I WANTED it to be resolved.  It is almost as if we see these characters develop insights into themselves as well as others and change their perspectives as we watch.  It is hard to to write all I want without spoilers.  I will simply say that the author  portrays love lost and love gained with good drama, laugh out loud and somewhat sarcastic humor and of course the HEA we all want even if a bit (realistically) melancholic.Now I'm breaking a sort of rule by not deducting for errors.  There were a (very) few errors.  Twice there were paragraphs repeated.  My biggest complaint, as another reviewer pointed out, was the use of the use of f***ing at places where it seemed inappropriate.  I was not offended; it just seemed out of place.  Overall, however, I will stick with my rating because the writing is really exceptional.  It's one of a few recently written novels I will probably read again.