Review: Where to Start...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 4, 2014
This novel is so well written, that I do not know where to start writing this review. Perhaps, I should uncovered some great quotations or sentences that may inspires other readers reading this review. There is one sentence that I like the most, here is, "Aren't they born with long print skirts and a guitar clutched to their breast?" I have read this sentence more than once and trying to understand why the author wants to associate guitar with breasts though I am a woman. When I read the rest of the chapter two, I realized that the author is trying to describe art and music together. To me, this is an ingenious idea to fuse both art together. I like that. I believe most readers would agree as well.This novel has a modern setting with the main focus on the Lara after she stole a Maori heritage artifact that should not have left their hometown. The story started from New Zealand and ended in the England, UK. There are various scenes on the plane, Market Harborough (UK), her Aunt's house and also a museum. There are lots of interesting places of interest. I can imagine those places as I read through the pages.What I like about Lara, the main character is her initial thought to steal artifact. Why she wanted to steal and her know-how as a historian to transport the artifact from New Zealand to the UK. Lara's greed is catching up on her as she met with many characters along the journey of hiding. Lara to me is an attractive lady with long hair and have an artistic personality. I can see as I read the whole story.The general plot happened most in the UK where Lara struggles to deal with her guilt. However, her conscious pricked on her after handling an old manuscript that causes to understand the lives of others. This gave her strength to find hope and freedom. There are some romantic scenes with Arama and I shall not reveal too much here. Lara was totally attracted to him. I do not want to be a spoiler. I would encourage anyone that likes to history, romance, and thrilling moments as Lara escapes from the owner of the old manuscript. She may wondered stealing this manuscript is the best thing that happens to her.This is my first time reading K T Bowes novel. This novel has a great plot with twists, and surprises for anyone. This book is great for teens, young adults, and even mature readers like myself. If you like great historical fiction, you'll definitely get lots of entertainment and enjoyment out of this novel.If there's one thing I'd change about this book, it would be to create a more enticing book cover showing a background of a scroll or some-kind of a book to attract the readers to the book. Another thing is to have more scenes why Lara wants to steal the manuscript. But overall, the author has created a really good plot that catches my attention to read the whole story in one sitting.This book looked great on my Kindle Fire HD tablet. It has good formatting and layout.If you found this review useful, let the community know by clicking "YES" on the Helpful Vote.Zhu Hsia is the author toUnchain My Heart (A YA Paranormal Romance Fantasy Novella)andChest Of Wishes (A YA Paranormal Fantasy Romance Novella).