Review: Very Well Written - Amazing Story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 4, 2014
Moonlight Dancer by Deb Atwood is one of those books you can linger over, enjoying the literary art form of a well-crafted novel, savoring an intricate plot, and even learning about another culture (in this case, 16th century Korean).  I would classify this novel in the New Adult genre and rate it PG13, meaning the characters are in their twenties, there are sex scenes (not explicit), but no foul language. The plot revolves around Kendra, a present day woman, and her relationship with NanJu, the spirit of a Korean woman who is trying to right a few terrible wrongs.I don’t believe in ghosts or Korean gods but that doesn't stop me from relishing a good tale that draws the reader in steadily. The easy suspension of disbelief is due to Atwood’s measured hand at creating a wonderful story. She writes the perfect balance of reality with increasing splashes of fantasy until finally the two worlds she creates overlap in a believable and entertaining experience.I’ll leave plot summaries to other reviewers. Suffice it to say that I paused often as I read to relish scenes that Atwood crafts with vibrant style. I highlighted phrases that resonated with me and I appreciated the skill she showed in weaving plot, sub-plots, and character growth – all that literary goodness. I found nothing to criticize. 5 stars!