Fun concept, mediocre writing and far, far too much BDSM-style sex for the story to carry pulls the rating down. The characters pull it up, but a two is as much as I can give.
Sex, in a story, is neither wrong nor out of place -- IF it fits in the tale. Here it does not.
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Windrose reviewed Gunfighter and The Gear-Head by Cassandra Duffy
Review of 'Gunfighter and The Gear-Head' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
Windrose reviewed Spots the Space Marine by M. C. A. Hogarth
Review of 'Spots the Space Marine' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
Fun story. Good characters. Terrible, terrible formatting in the e-book version :(
Windrose reviewed Something in the Wine by Jae
Review of 'Something in the Wine' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Romantic drama and/or comedy is not my style - not normally - but I shall admit to a certain weak spot for author Jae and her world(s).
No spoilers here: the two main characters have depth; the story - while not wholly original - is handled very well, with humour and grace. Any romantic story that can make me laugh is worth the price of admission.
Congratulations, Ms. Jae; very well done indeed. A star off for one or two annoyances with the third tier characters, but otherwise all is well.
A suggestion, tho: set the next in Europe. Just for a change :)
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Point of Dreams (Astreiant) by Melissa Scott, Lisa A. Barnett
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Windrose rated The Pyramid Waltz: 4 stars
The Pyramid Waltz by Barbara Ann Wright (A Pyradisté Adventure, Book 1)
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Caren J. Werlinger: Miserere (2012, Corgyn Publishing)
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Going Postal by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, #33)
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The Prague Cemetery by Umberto Eco
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