Review: A Tale of Vulnerability
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 02 16, 2014
I wasn't sure what to expect when I began reading And When, but was pleasantly surprised by Jade, the red haired, plus-sized heroine and the set up of dealing with real life issues such as health, aging parents, and home owning. The heroine is left vulnerable by a series of events and finds herself pulled into an emotional web of online dating. The set up is so strong and real, that what unfolds afterwards is disappointing in comparison.  I’m sure a lot of readers will identify with Jade’s search for love and being drawn in by a seemingly dreamy but slightly mysterious guy, but it’s where the book started to confuse me. It had started so real and compelling but began to feel more like a standard romance novel.  The author, Wendiann, seems well versed in the seedier, more deceptive practices of internet wooing, and she does twist what happens with it; the book ends up serving as a cautionary tale, but I wanted so much more for Jade. She’s a compelling heroine, and would be a terrific focus for all kinds of novels. This is Wendiann’s first novel, and I’m hoping she’s got future plans for Jade.