R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed on 4/7/2017 + 1437 more book reviews

Started to give this book four stars until I read some of the other reviews. Yes, I liked it but like other reviewers I thought the author attempted too much in this novel. It just took a long time for the reader to understand why Sage carried her scars, both emotional and physical. Once that was revealed the reader could understand the key character a little better. I felt it took too long also to figure out that Minka, Sage's grandmother, was writing a story that the author included almost as a sidebar. It just seemed to pop into the novel without much thought. Once that, too, was revealed it made sense. Finally, the book was just too long.

I did notice errors but glossed over them. Authors writing such a lengthy and complex book may perhaps be forgiven for minor errors. Sometimes I can and sometimes I can't. This is the first book I've read by this author although I have others on my shelf. At this point I am undecided whether to read them or move on to other reads. As I think about it I will probably check out reviews before I decide to tackle them. My advice is to look at this book for yourself. Check out the reviews, too, to see if any of the concerns bother you. If so, find a different story. As for me, I may be in the minority but I liked Sage. She was a victim but I found the ending inappropriate for the character she seemed to be. In short, it's a good read, just not outstanding.

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