Jessica White
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Tilastot
- Teokset
- 12
- Jäseniä
- 62
- Suosituimmuussija
- #271,094
- Arvio (tähdet)
- 4.2
- Kirja-arvosteluja
- 5
- ISBN:t
- 16
The awesome cover of this ChristFic romantic suspense novel intrigued me to no end. Without spoiling the art's dark theme, the dynamic sunset casts its heat and last burst of intensity between the silhouettes of the dogs and the harp, and the strong typography plays on darkness and light. The whole scene radiates with atmosphere.
What intrigued me next is the fact that this story is inspired by a romance in Greek mythology. I waited until after I finished the novel to go back to the list of which characters the author based on which mythological figures. Ah—the creativity!
The events in the characters' personal lives and the haunting glimpses of their backstories are what gripped me most during this read. The novel is unafraid to go to some dark places, while other moments in the story are rather adorable, without schmaltz. The drama is understated and effective, and there's not only attraction and affection but also wisdom, sense, and respect in the unfolding of the romance.
Now, the plot development became a bit choppy for me between the climax and resolution, with some points that felt rushed over and narrated answers that tied up some hard questions a little too suddenly and easily. There were also a few more errors and inconsistencies in grammar and punctuation than I would have expected, but they weren't frequent or major enough to detract from the story for me.
I'd recommend this novel to fellow ChristFic readers who can appreciate suspense that tackles tough issues while making way for light and redemption.
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I received a complimentary copy of this book for an honest review.… (lisätietoja)