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mcf's review against another edition
3.0
Clearly inspired by Fritz Lang's Metropolis, something which probably shoulders far too much of a burden, given the film's incredibly quality. That said, Dolamore's book is well-imagined and sometimes interesting, and it improves significantly during its second half. I also appreciate her refusal to grant the book a particularly happy ending, though she does throw the reader a couple of small bones in that department.
shelvesofsecrets's review
4.0
I'm not sure what I was expecting when I started reading Dark Metropolis, but it wasn't what I got. Which is actually a good thing! I wavered on whether to read this one, but I'm glad I did.
Our main character in the beginning is Thea, a nice girl who is facing more than her share of trouble. Her father died in a war and now her mother is mentally ill due to a spell linking her with her husband. Thea has dropped out of school to provide for her and her mom and works nights waitressing at a club. And that's where things get interesting.
I'm not really sure what to classify this one as. Sometimes it had almost a dystopian feel, with the apparent changes after the war and some government conspiracy business, but it wasn't super dystopian-like. There's a bit more magic than I expected, so it could almost be Urban Fantasy, but it's a bit more subtle than most UF I've read.
Regardless of what category this book ends up under, I did enjoy it. I could have done with a little bit more world-building and Thea completely disappears for a large chunk of the book and I completely forgot where we left her.
The characters were pretty good. Like I said, Thea is a nice girl and I loved how dedicated she was to her family. Freddie was our love interest and I found him interesting, although not particularly swoon-worthy. But he goes through a lot of crap as well and I appreciate the way he cares for Thea. And no instalove!
My favourite character in this one was Thea's best friend Nan. I'm not sure why, there was just something about her that I loved. I think because she felt like she didn't fit in. And so many secrets! There is a ton of Nan's storyline that needs to be explored, so I'm definitely waiting for that in the next book. I also like Sigi, although I would like to get to know her better.
Overall, I enjoyed Dark Metropolis a lot, partly because it was not what I expected. Things get crazy, but the main characters look out for one another, which I loved. Definitely waiting for the next book already!
Our main character in the beginning is Thea, a nice girl who is facing more than her share of trouble. Her father died in a war and now her mother is mentally ill due to a spell linking her with her husband. Thea has dropped out of school to provide for her and her mom and works nights waitressing at a club. And that's where things get interesting.
I'm not really sure what to classify this one as. Sometimes it had almost a dystopian feel, with the apparent changes after the war and some government conspiracy business, but it wasn't super dystopian-like. There's a bit more magic than I expected, so it could almost be Urban Fantasy, but it's a bit more subtle than most UF I've read.
Regardless of what category this book ends up under, I did enjoy it. I could have done with a little bit more world-building and Thea completely disappears for a large chunk of the book and I completely forgot where we left her.
The characters were pretty good. Like I said, Thea is a nice girl and I loved how dedicated she was to her family. Freddie was our love interest and I found him interesting, although not particularly swoon-worthy. But he goes through a lot of crap as well and I appreciate the way he cares for Thea. And no instalove!
My favourite character in this one was Thea's best friend Nan. I'm not sure why, there was just something about her that I loved. I think because she felt like she didn't fit in. And so many secrets! There is a ton of Nan's storyline that needs to be explored, so I'm definitely waiting for that in the next book. I also like Sigi, although I would like to get to know her better.
Overall, I enjoyed Dark Metropolis a lot, partly because it was not what I expected. Things get crazy, but the main characters look out for one another, which I loved. Definitely waiting for the next book already!
daffz's review against another edition
3.0
This book was very different than I expected. Not in a bad way, I did enjoy it, but I feel like the synopsis is a little misleading. Thea hardly feels like the main character at the end, and I feel like she could have been largely omitted from the story without it changing too much.
What I liked about Dark Metropolis especially at the start, was the pacing. It was a quick read that didn't waste much time with subplots or overly drawn-out descriptions. But after a while I did feel like it was missing some body because of the fast pace, like everything fell into place a little too fast and a little too neatly. I liked the setting and I liked the characters, but nothing really managed to feel real to me.
I did really like the concept, just not always the execution. While I enjoyed parts of this book, I don't really have an urge to read more in this universe.
What I liked about Dark Metropolis especially at the start, was the pacing. It was a quick read that didn't waste much time with subplots or overly drawn-out descriptions. But after a while I did feel like it was missing some body because of the fast pace, like everything fell into place a little too fast and a little too neatly. I liked the setting and I liked the characters, but nothing really managed to feel real to me.
I did really like the concept
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the idea of zombies being created to generate power in the city is pretty awesometrisha_thomas's review against another edition
2.0
"No one was supposed to live beyond death."
I wish I could say I loved this one. It had all the elements for me to love. Zombies, great strong MC and some great dystopia-ish world.
But all this great story came at too high a price - no world building, no explanation, nothing. There's magic and serious undead. There are even reasons for the undead, revolution, wars - but I never understand any of it. We are just thrown in this world and spend most of it just trying to hold onto enough of the story to keep up.
Interesting characters can drive a good book but not when I don't understand why/what/when/where enough to understand them or their actions.
Also, the POV changes would have been great to have some kind of mark at each chapter - like the person's name so you knew when it switched. Sometimes you would be with one POV for a chapter or 3 and then suddenly, it would switch every chapter. It was a little jarring and just another reason it was hard to connect with the story.
I wish I could say I loved this one. It had all the elements for me to love. Zombies, great strong MC and some great dystopia-ish world.
But all this great story came at too high a price - no world building, no explanation, nothing. There's magic and serious undead. There are even reasons for the undead, revolution, wars - but I never understand any of it. We are just thrown in this world and spend most of it just trying to hold onto enough of the story to keep up.
Interesting characters can drive a good book but not when I don't understand why/what/when/where enough to understand them or their actions.
Also, the POV changes would have been great to have some kind of mark at each chapter - like the person's name so you knew when it switched. Sometimes you would be with one POV for a chapter or 3 and then suddenly, it would switch every chapter. It was a little jarring and just another reason it was hard to connect with the story.
moirwyn's review against another edition
4.0
This review originally appeared on my blog, Books Without Any Pictures:
http://bookswithoutanypictures.com/2014/03/06/dark-metropolis-jaclyn-dolamore/
Dark Metropolis by Jaclyn Dolamore is a young adult novel set in an alternate Germany in the 1920s/30s. In this world, magic exists, but is strictly controlled by the government. Thea’s mother has had a magical sickness ever since her father was lost in the war. To make ends meet, Thea works in the glamorous Telephone Club, where she regularly interacts with the rich and famous. When her friend Nan vanishes, Thea resolves to find her. Thea’s search for Nan is further complicated by her relationship with Freddy, a wealthy and attractive patron of the club. Freddy is more than he seems and is the key to finding out what happened to both Nan and Thea’s father.
Dark Metropolis is the kind of young adult novel that I can totally get behind. It has so much to love–zombies, the 20s/30s, romance, and magic. Dolamore does an excellent job describing universal issues that many teenagers can identify with. In addition to the relationship between Thea and Freddy, Dark Metropolis features a lesbian romance between Nan and a girl named Sigi. I loved that the relationship was treated as completely normal. The big issue in their relationship had nothing to do with their gender, but rather with the fact that one of them happened to be a zombie.
Then there’s the relationship between Sigi and her mother. Sigi’s mother views Sigi as an embodiment of her younger self and doesn’t really understand or accept her for who she is. This led to a good deal of argument and rebellion. How many people can say they felt exactly the same way as teenagers?
And then there’s the fact that Thea is the family’s primary breadwinner and is the one taking care of things while her mother is ill and her father is gone. A lot of people assume that teenagers’ lives are perfect or carefree, and it’s refreshing to see young adult novels break the mold and show teens who are forced into a position where they have to worry more about working and putting food on the table than about education, because let’s face it, there are a lot of teens going through exactly that.
And the cover is just gorgeous! It was what originally drew me to the book when I saw it at ALA. I’m usually not a huge fan of book covers created with photography, but this one was just perfect and encapsulates the atmosphere of the story incredibly well.
Dark Metropolis comes out in June, and I highly recommend it. It’s everything I’d ask for in a YA novel and more.
http://bookswithoutanypictures.com/2014/03/06/dark-metropolis-jaclyn-dolamore/
Dark Metropolis by Jaclyn Dolamore is a young adult novel set in an alternate Germany in the 1920s/30s. In this world, magic exists, but is strictly controlled by the government. Thea’s mother has had a magical sickness ever since her father was lost in the war. To make ends meet, Thea works in the glamorous Telephone Club, where she regularly interacts with the rich and famous. When her friend Nan vanishes, Thea resolves to find her. Thea’s search for Nan is further complicated by her relationship with Freddy, a wealthy and attractive patron of the club. Freddy is more than he seems and is the key to finding out what happened to both Nan and Thea’s father.
Dark Metropolis is the kind of young adult novel that I can totally get behind. It has so much to love–zombies, the 20s/30s, romance, and magic. Dolamore does an excellent job describing universal issues that many teenagers can identify with. In addition to the relationship between Thea and Freddy, Dark Metropolis features a lesbian romance between Nan and a girl named Sigi. I loved that the relationship was treated as completely normal. The big issue in their relationship had nothing to do with their gender, but rather with the fact that one of them happened to be a zombie.
Then there’s the relationship between Sigi and her mother. Sigi’s mother views Sigi as an embodiment of her younger self and doesn’t really understand or accept her for who she is. This led to a good deal of argument and rebellion. How many people can say they felt exactly the same way as teenagers?
And then there’s the fact that Thea is the family’s primary breadwinner and is the one taking care of things while her mother is ill and her father is gone. A lot of people assume that teenagers’ lives are perfect or carefree, and it’s refreshing to see young adult novels break the mold and show teens who are forced into a position where they have to worry more about working and putting food on the table than about education, because let’s face it, there are a lot of teens going through exactly that.
And the cover is just gorgeous! It was what originally drew me to the book when I saw it at ALA. I’m usually not a huge fan of book covers created with photography, but this one was just perfect and encapsulates the atmosphere of the story incredibly well.
Dark Metropolis comes out in June, and I highly recommend it. It’s everything I’d ask for in a YA novel and more.
erinarkin20's review against another edition
3.0
Dark Metropolis by Jaclyn Dolamore was one of those books that drew me in with the cover. I love it and while it does represent an aspect of Thea’s story, I’m not sure that it really reflects what the story is truly about which includes magic and zombies.
The main character in this story is Thea Holder and she hasn’t had it easy. She lives with her mother and supports them because her mother is too sick to work. See, Thea’s mom and dad performed a magic spell on their marriage to bind them together forever so they would always know where the other was. Unfortunately when Thea’s dad went off to war and never returned, her mother became bound-sick and if Thea can’t hide it from the authorities, they will come take her mom away. For work, Thea works at the Telephone Club and this is where she meets Nan, her best friend, and Freddie, a mysterious patron.
As I mentioned, Nan is Thea’s best friend, even though they only know each other from the club. As the chapters switch points of view from Thea to Nan, we find out more about her. I have to say, I thought that Nan’s story doesn’t seem to be as fleshed out as Thea’s. It was unfortunate because I wanted to know more about who she is and where she came from. I think it would have added another layer to the story that helped to explain some things.
Once Thea meets Freddy things begin to move a bit more with the story and we find out that not only has Thea’s dad gone missing but others have as well…including most recently, Nan. Freddy was an interesting character. The magic is centralized around him and his part in helping Gerick and Valkenrath. I liked him and I liked seeing the friendship develop between him and Thea. He clearly respected her and wanted more than what Gerick and Valkenrath were trying to accomplish. He also wanted to do the right thing and was willing to risk anything to make things right.
I do wish that we had gotten more background on how the world came to be as it was. There is the mention of the war and the fact that Gerick and Valkenrath were working with the chancellor to keep the city running but I wanted to know more about how the city got to where it is today and why they had to rely on the people that Gerick and Valkenrath (with the unknowing assistance of Freddy) brought underground.
I do have to say I enjoyed Dolamore’s writing and she has created a solid base for developing these characters and their stories more throughout the rest of this series. I am curious to see where she goes with the next book and how things move forward.
The main character in this story is Thea Holder and she hasn’t had it easy. She lives with her mother and supports them because her mother is too sick to work. See, Thea’s mom and dad performed a magic spell on their marriage to bind them together forever so they would always know where the other was. Unfortunately when Thea’s dad went off to war and never returned, her mother became bound-sick and if Thea can’t hide it from the authorities, they will come take her mom away. For work, Thea works at the Telephone Club and this is where she meets Nan, her best friend, and Freddie, a mysterious patron.
As I mentioned, Nan is Thea’s best friend, even though they only know each other from the club. As the chapters switch points of view from Thea to Nan, we find out more about her. I have to say, I thought that Nan’s story doesn’t seem to be as fleshed out as Thea’s. It was unfortunate because I wanted to know more about who she is and where she came from. I think it would have added another layer to the story that helped to explain some things.
Once Thea meets Freddy things begin to move a bit more with the story and we find out that not only has Thea’s dad gone missing but others have as well…including most recently, Nan. Freddy was an interesting character. The magic is centralized around him and his part in helping Gerick and Valkenrath. I liked him and I liked seeing the friendship develop between him and Thea. He clearly respected her and wanted more than what Gerick and Valkenrath were trying to accomplish. He also wanted to do the right thing and was willing to risk anything to make things right.
I do wish that we had gotten more background on how the world came to be as it was. There is the mention of the war and the fact that Gerick and Valkenrath were working with the chancellor to keep the city running but I wanted to know more about how the city got to where it is today and why they had to rely on the people that Gerick and Valkenrath (with the unknowing assistance of Freddy) brought underground.
I do have to say I enjoyed Dolamore’s writing and she has created a solid base for developing these characters and their stories more throughout the rest of this series. I am curious to see where she goes with the next book and how things move forward.
bak8382's review against another edition
3.0
Thea is just trying to make ends meet working at the Telephone Club, and taking care of her mother who is suffering from "Bound sickness." Her parents were magically bound at their wedding so they would always know where the other was, but her father is missing presumed dead from the war, and her mother is slowly going mad. Then Thea meets Freddy at the club, her friend Nan disappears, and her mother is taken away to be "cured." Thea finds herself trusting Freddy as they delve deeper into the secrets of the city.
I loved the cover and premise of this novel, but found some of the dialogue to be lacking. It's the same problem I had with Dolamore's previous novel [b:Magic Under Glass|6461779|Magic Under Glass (Magic Under, #1)|Jaclyn Dolamore|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1258898541s/6461779.jpg|6652208]. There's just something a bit off about the writing style and dialogue, but the story ideas themselves are great. There's a sequel in the works that is supposed to wrap up this series.
I loved the cover and premise of this novel, but found some of the dialogue to be lacking. It's the same problem I had with Dolamore's previous novel [b:Magic Under Glass|6461779|Magic Under Glass (Magic Under, #1)|Jaclyn Dolamore|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1258898541s/6461779.jpg|6652208]. There's just something a bit off about the writing style and dialogue, but the story ideas themselves are great. There's a sequel in the works that is supposed to wrap up this series.
ps_a22's review
2.0
This was such a peculiar book. Every element was so distinct and the language used was perfectly sophisticated. The fact that it was set in the past but also incorporated magic into the world was very interesting to read. Alp in all, a truly unique book.
the_cover_contessa's review against another edition
3.0
I'd like to thank Disney Hyperion and Net Galley for supplying me with an early ecopy of this book to read and give an honest review. Receiving this book for free has in no way influenced my review or opinion.
Blurb from Goodreads:
Cabaret meets Cassandra Clare-a haunting magical thriller set in a riveting 1930s-esque world.
Sixteen-year-old Thea Holder's mother is cursed with a spell that's driving her mad, and whenever they touch, Thea is chilled by the magic, too. With no one else to contribute, Thea must make a living for both of them in a sinister city, where danger lurks and greed rules.
Thea spends her nights waitressing at the decadent Telephone Club attending to the glitzy clientele. But when her best friend, Nan, vanishes, Thea is compelled to find her. She meets Freddy, a young, magnetic patron at the club, and he agrees to help her uncover the city's secrets-even while he hides secrets of his own.
Together, they find a whole new side of the city. Unrest is brewing behind closed doors as whispers of a gruesome magic spread. And if they're not careful, the heartless masterminds behind the growing disappearances will be after them, too.
Perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare, this is a chilling thriller with a touch of magic where the dead don't always seem to stay that way.
I have to say that my initial draw to this book was the core. It is supremely gorgeous. Dark and mysterious and the font, I love it! So it's no surprise when I saw there would be a blog tour I rushed to sign up for it. I was excited to get picked!
I usually start with the characters of a book, but in this case I really have to start with the setting. The blurb describes it as 1930s-esque world and it certainly has that tone to it. However, I also got the feeling that it's set in the future, in a world riddled by war. And I can tell you that I read the blurb but had forgotten that magic was actually included as part of the book. So it was kind of a surprise to me when it came up. But it really worked quite well. I think the most interesting thing is the book is told in third person. Often I am annoyed by this, but it really worked with this book. It definitely reminded me of Cassandra Clare's Infernal Devices in that way.
Thea is a sixteen year old girl who has been forced to quit school so she can work to support herself and her mother. Her mother is sick, and just continues to get sicker, since her father disappeared. So Thea has really had to grow up fast since her father has been missing for eight years of her life. I can say that I would have liked a little more in depth perusal of Thea's character. I feel we really only just scratched the surface of who she is. She obviously loves her mother and father and would do anything for them, but what would she do for herself? I did love that her character was not whiney and full of angst. She was actually quite mature.
Freddie is also very mature for his age. Having had to grow up rather quickly when he's taken from his family because of the power he holds. I didn't find him particularly swoon worthy. For me, he was just an ok romantic interest for Thea. I am guessing this is because the romance is not really at the forefront of the story. We certainly see his attraction to Thea in the fact that he refuses to do what he is tasked to do.
Nan, Thea's best friend, is a really strong character. At first, I thought she was in her twenties. But later on we find out she, like Thea, is sixteen. Nan is different, though I won't tell you how or why, as it's revealed a bit later in the book.
The pacing of this book varied. At times it was full of action and interesting things that happened to keep it moving. At other times the pace was a bit slower, leading to a build up of what would happen next. Over all I read through it fairly quickly and it held my interest. I really wanted to know what the secrets were that the different characters held. I also found the concept intriguing, it's always fun to see what an author will do with magic in a book.
If you're thinking Harry Potter than think again. The magic is more dark and mysterious in this book. I will say that they story line was much darker than I had originally anticipated, and I liked that it was. I didn't find myself particularly attached to any one character. They were all done fairly well, but I did feel like they could have been developed just a bit more. I needed to feel empathy for them in some way and I found that hard to do with this book.
My favorite part of this story was that it did not revolve around the romance. Oh, there is romance in there, but it's very subtle. And there's more than one, which was nice. I liked that the book could stand up all on it's own merit with it's interesting magical plot line and dark undertones.
The ending is rather neat and tidy. I know there is a second book planned so I'm curious as to where the author might go with it, seeing as these characters had their arc compete. I would have liked to see a bit more world building, historical background, to this book. I was a little confused as to where it was taking place and if the time period was actually in the 30s or in the futures. Overall I really enjoyed this read and would recommended it to anyone who likes a dark mystery with magical undertones. Definitely for fans of Clare.
Blurb from Goodreads:
Cabaret meets Cassandra Clare-a haunting magical thriller set in a riveting 1930s-esque world.
Sixteen-year-old Thea Holder's mother is cursed with a spell that's driving her mad, and whenever they touch, Thea is chilled by the magic, too. With no one else to contribute, Thea must make a living for both of them in a sinister city, where danger lurks and greed rules.
Thea spends her nights waitressing at the decadent Telephone Club attending to the glitzy clientele. But when her best friend, Nan, vanishes, Thea is compelled to find her. She meets Freddy, a young, magnetic patron at the club, and he agrees to help her uncover the city's secrets-even while he hides secrets of his own.
Together, they find a whole new side of the city. Unrest is brewing behind closed doors as whispers of a gruesome magic spread. And if they're not careful, the heartless masterminds behind the growing disappearances will be after them, too.
Perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare, this is a chilling thriller with a touch of magic where the dead don't always seem to stay that way.
I have to say that my initial draw to this book was the core. It is supremely gorgeous. Dark and mysterious and the font, I love it! So it's no surprise when I saw there would be a blog tour I rushed to sign up for it. I was excited to get picked!
I usually start with the characters of a book, but in this case I really have to start with the setting. The blurb describes it as 1930s-esque world and it certainly has that tone to it. However, I also got the feeling that it's set in the future, in a world riddled by war. And I can tell you that I read the blurb but had forgotten that magic was actually included as part of the book. So it was kind of a surprise to me when it came up. But it really worked quite well. I think the most interesting thing is the book is told in third person. Often I am annoyed by this, but it really worked with this book. It definitely reminded me of Cassandra Clare's Infernal Devices in that way.
Thea is a sixteen year old girl who has been forced to quit school so she can work to support herself and her mother. Her mother is sick, and just continues to get sicker, since her father disappeared. So Thea has really had to grow up fast since her father has been missing for eight years of her life. I can say that I would have liked a little more in depth perusal of Thea's character. I feel we really only just scratched the surface of who she is. She obviously loves her mother and father and would do anything for them, but what would she do for herself? I did love that her character was not whiney and full of angst. She was actually quite mature.
Freddie is also very mature for his age. Having had to grow up rather quickly when he's taken from his family because of the power he holds. I didn't find him particularly swoon worthy. For me, he was just an ok romantic interest for Thea. I am guessing this is because the romance is not really at the forefront of the story. We certainly see his attraction to Thea in the fact that he refuses to do what he is tasked to do.
Nan, Thea's best friend, is a really strong character. At first, I thought she was in her twenties. But later on we find out she, like Thea, is sixteen. Nan is different, though I won't tell you how or why, as it's revealed a bit later in the book.
The pacing of this book varied. At times it was full of action and interesting things that happened to keep it moving. At other times the pace was a bit slower, leading to a build up of what would happen next. Over all I read through it fairly quickly and it held my interest. I really wanted to know what the secrets were that the different characters held. I also found the concept intriguing, it's always fun to see what an author will do with magic in a book.
If you're thinking Harry Potter than think again. The magic is more dark and mysterious in this book. I will say that they story line was much darker than I had originally anticipated, and I liked that it was. I didn't find myself particularly attached to any one character. They were all done fairly well, but I did feel like they could have been developed just a bit more. I needed to feel empathy for them in some way and I found that hard to do with this book.
My favorite part of this story was that it did not revolve around the romance. Oh, there is romance in there, but it's very subtle. And there's more than one, which was nice. I liked that the book could stand up all on it's own merit with it's interesting magical plot line and dark undertones.
The ending is rather neat and tidy. I know there is a second book planned so I'm curious as to where the author might go with it, seeing as these characters had their arc compete. I would have liked to see a bit more world building, historical background, to this book. I was a little confused as to where it was taking place and if the time period was actually in the 30s or in the futures. Overall I really enjoyed this read and would recommended it to anyone who likes a dark mystery with magical undertones. Definitely for fans of Clare.
mlboyd20's review
3.0
I wish to thank the publisher and author for providing me a complimentary copy of this book, through Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review. Doing so does not sway my judgment in any way.
An interesting concept, quirky storyline, interesting characters but unfortunately put together in too much of a mishmash way that the actual story is all over the place. Trying to keep up with the assortment of different characters was a struggle that didn’t win me over. The characters themselves were interesting enough, but the author switched from one to another to one scene to another in no real systematic fashion that they lost their luster and became muddled instead of attention grabbing.
So many different elements going on; magic, resurrection, oppression, betrayal, hope, etc. As presented, each element intrigues and made me want to know more. Kept separate, each has a story of its own and if given the space to grow on its own would make for a blockbuster of a story. Tossed together like they were distracted me from the story and seemed to drag it down. This created a story that seemed to lag in places where it should have soared.
For those who like stories off the beaten track, with a quirkiness that forms them, you will like this novel. This story wasn’t for me, but I can see where others would really like it. This is not a book for people looking for romance. There are subtle hints to a potential romantic match, but that’s about it.
An interesting concept, quirky storyline, interesting characters but unfortunately put together in too much of a mishmash way that the actual story is all over the place. Trying to keep up with the assortment of different characters was a struggle that didn’t win me over. The characters themselves were interesting enough, but the author switched from one to another to one scene to another in no real systematic fashion that they lost their luster and became muddled instead of attention grabbing.
So many different elements going on; magic, resurrection, oppression, betrayal, hope, etc. As presented, each element intrigues and made me want to know more. Kept separate, each has a story of its own and if given the space to grow on its own would make for a blockbuster of a story. Tossed together like they were distracted me from the story and seemed to drag it down. This created a story that seemed to lag in places where it should have soared.
For those who like stories off the beaten track, with a quirkiness that forms them, you will like this novel. This story wasn’t for me, but I can see where others would really like it. This is not a book for people looking for romance. There are subtle hints to a potential romantic match, but that’s about it.