Review: Just Okay
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 05 27, 2013
-SPOILER ALERT!-Ashley Monahan's first novel in the "Green Division Series," "Truth Avenged" was a terrific read as it was full of mystery, action, suspense, and romance. I couldn't wait for the second novel in the series, "A Courtesy Call." I wish I could say I loved it as much as the first one, but I didn't. I was truly disappointed with it; not to mention a little confused.Like I mentioned earlier, the first novel was full of mystery, action, suspense, and romance. I thought the second novel would have all the same elements. Boy was I wrong. Turns out it's a romance novel from beginning to end. I honestly thought all books in a series would have the same elements as I've never come across this before. Both novels share the same characters; and the second picks up right after the first. So why is this just a romance novel? Of course, the author can do whatever she/he wants. I just don't get it. Besides, I was expecting a novel full of mystery, and suspense after reading the synopsis. (Give it a read) Am I wrong? Is it just me? In the end, it's just a story of two people who fall in love. And the tragic event? Gimme a break!So what's my take with "A Courtesy Call?" Although predictable and considering I didn't feel any heat or passion between the two protagonists, Mike and Raleigh, as far as a romance novel goes - it was okay. By the way, if you're looking for hot, sensual, descriptive sex, there's none of it here. One more thing - I usually never bother to comment on a few misspelled words or grammatical errors in a novel; however, there were quite a few of both in this one. Not to mention in one paragraph where it should read "Mike," it reads "Mitch." (Hospital scene).