Review: At A Loss For Words
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 13, 2013
I don't know how to rate this story properly. I just finished reading and found myself at a loss for the right way to phrase my thoughts, other than to say this book was weird in a good way.Gabriel is a musically gifted, but extremely damaged man. The book starts with a glimpse into his obsessive infatuation with a primary school teacher (that he's been stalking) named Noelle - how the fact that he was stalking her never cam up is beyond me. When he finally approaches her, she's immediately sucked in by him. He's broken in ways she can't truly comprehend, but she allows him to open her up to a level of sexual depravity she's never experienced. What follows is a series of moments, both good and bad, that highlight the push/pull between Gabriel and Noelle, ending in a dramatic way.I was intrigued reading this story. It's a popular plot line for an erotica novel and the writing is top notch (great characters, dialogue, and interactions). The way he pushed her sexually was so hot, definitely enjoyable to read. Then things change toward the later half of the book. I found myself almost afraid to read because I could see the end coming. It left me sad, angry, and a little frustrated. I was admittedly dejected at the end.My urge was to rate low because I didn't like the ending, but this was written too well for that. This is not your typical romance. No, this isn't even your typical erotica bit. This was something else, including a very compelling and intelligent read. It has all the elements of a great story, frustrating ending aside. Ivory Quinn may be an author I have to watch out for in the future.