Review: Engaging story
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 22, 2013
I found this to be a very engaging story about two people who, by their father's designs, are forced to wed. I enjoyed watching both characters develop and learn to trust one another. Eva was a very strong character - even after all she had been through at the hands of her father and older brother, she was still sweet, kind, and determined to live a happy life. Daniel too had obstacles to overcome from his upbringing with a cruel father. Yes, there were some discrepancies with regards to the time frame, but they were relatively minor. The one thing that bothered me was a part of the plot...I couldn't understand how Eva would bow to her father's blackmail  - she knew the kind of man he was after all, and it was very frustrating for me that she didn't confide in Daniel. She also continued to take risks even though she knew another character had bad intentions toward her. Thankfully, Daniel was an astute character and we weren't belabored with a huge, lingering misunderstanding over issues. Strong secondary characters really added to the story and I hope the author gives us Simon and Clara's story at some point in the future.