Review: Clearly Defined Characters and Exciting Turn of Events Makes For An Enjoyable Read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 4, 2014
Almost everyone enjoys rooting for the underdogs and seeing them eventually win, especially when the odds are heavily against them.  In The Girl Curves: Too Late For Truth, our protagonist is definitely an underdog.  She is shy, quirky, and has low self esteem.  In particular, Mid suffers from feelings of inferiority especially when compared to her younger, more successful sister Akari.  To make matters worse, Akari doesn't do anything to dispel these feelings that Mid has and seems to enjoy reinforcing them by lording her money and success over her sister.This creates a nice start for an addictive romance novel.  We learn to quickly dislike Akari, whose actions toward Mid are often malicious and demeaning.  All things change, however, when a handsome pilot named Aaron enters their lives.  Akari is used to getting everything she wants, including men, but Aaron is only interested in Mid.  This creates a rivalry between the two sisters that threatens to reach a boiling point as Mid regains her self confidence and begins to see herself in a new light.  The question, of course, is how far Akari will go to exert her influence over Mid once again.One of the things I enjoyed about this novel was the characters.  Too often novelists create main and secondary characters who don't seem to have any real purpose or goals.  This is especially true in popular fiction where characters are often dull or one-dimensional.  In The Girl Curves, however, from the very start we understand the dynamics of the relationships between these people and see that each one of them are individuals with unique personalities and perspectives.  This creates a much more satisfying read, especially after conflict is introduced.That isn't to say the story itself isn't also satisfying.  Again, seeing Mid's transformation from a meek, long-suffering, and lonely person into a more self assured, assertive woman who finds true love is definitely an easy enough story to like.  When the spiteful Akari sees her control over Mid slipping away, it is one of the more savory parts of the story, as it is the central conflict of the novel.Overall, Girl Curves is a quick, enjoyable novel that sets itself apart from other works in the genre by virtue of having a well-liked protagonist, interesting well-defined characters, and an exciting story with just the right amount of suspense to compliment the romance without overpowering it.  If you're looking for a short but thoroughly entertaining read, then I'd certainly recommend this title.