Review: A sweet romance!
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 10 1, 2013
Review:Now this was a super sweet Cinderella story. There were many reasons to enjoy it to the fullest, but also aspects that left me shrugging my shoulders.The main couple was both admirable and extremely likable. I thought Brit not being your typical good girl – inexperienced with guys, stand-down-and-take-it kind of girl – was what made her stand out and shine. However, what I most liked about her was her hobby and the ambitions regarding that. I like reading about people that are passionate about something, but are still in a somewhat underdog position in the field. It’s satisfying to root for and follow the development of such characters and the subsequent success is always much more appreciate after that as well.Hunter was a prince on a white horse (put into today’s context of course) and a genuinely lovable character, but I found him and his motivators a bit of a puzzle, especially regarding Brit. While she was a great inspiration and she and Hunter fit together perfectly, I didn’t understand the overwhelming need for him to come back for her (well not really only her, but she was a major factor) and believe in their ever after, because they knew so little of each other and had basically only had direct contact during their one night. While I liked how they developed together after they met again, the reasoning behind their relationship to that point was too much insta love like.There were some aspects in the story that felt slightly out of place or made me curious: the kinky sex elements made me confused on what this book was trying to go for. I’m not complaining because it was scorching hot, but slightly in the category of “where did that come from?” Why did Brit stay in that town? She had a brother who would have helped and supported her I bet. Why stay and feel less than everyone else?There was also a lot of angst which I love, but what I appreciated more was how the angst feelings didn’t head in the direction I expected them to – no disaster or rolling your eyes moments (well, maybe a little). I was sure they would act one way (as is the pattern in many other romance books), but I was surprised and positively so by the decisions in the end. Props to Hunter and Brit for being reasonable and non-whiney characters.I absolutely loved the ending, it was quite near perfect, and while I usually don’t prefer such sugary dreamy a cherry-on-top settings or gestures for the end, this one worked superbly and I celebrated with the couple.Characters:Brit was a total underdog, vulnerable yet strong and that’s what I adored about her, she had exactly the right balance. There wasn’t really anything major to dislike about her, so I simply liked her.Hunter was a great guy, too great to be honest. At times I felt that too many good things (that women swoon over) were pushed into one character with him, but since we were introduces to several of his vices later on, he became more touchable and real. If for nothing else, you have to appreciate the effort and give props to Hunter for how he prepared the dates with Brit and other small good deeds he tried to do for her. Even though not everything turned out as planned, it’s the thought that counts and his thoughts were full of sun and happiness.Overall:Hmmm… I did enjoy reading this, but as said there were a couple of factors that stopped me from fully loving this story. Despite this, it was special enough for me to recommend!