Just couldn't resist copying this review, as it's so constructive and encouraging compared with some of the less kind ones. Here it is, with my thanks.
'OK, my first thought about this book was
the English language has absolutely been mastered by Primula Bond. The plot is
great, but the writing is phenomenal. If I ever felt myself not drawn to
something Primula Bond is able to weave her magic and make me come back to what
is important, her writing.
I loved how the two main characters met.
It was so perfect. But sadly, perfection afterwards is a different story. It
didn't resonate with me how they made their contract. Maybe it was his tone,
something about Gustav's character that just didn't work for me. He seems so
aloof. Not to say that I didn't absolutely enjoy this, because I did, but I
wanted a little more from him.
"Now, tell me I can't escort you somewhere Serena. You look a bit, well,
undone. Disheveled? No, that's not the right word. At sixes and sevens.
Knackered. Who wouldn't be? This can be an exhausting old town. How about
allowing me to buy you a drink if you think you can trust me?"Serena, however, I absolutely adore. She's a bit crazy and crass but absolutely lovely. And has some issues with holding her tongue!
"Another apology, even if it is in Latin! "I mutter. "Why can't you just act like a normal person for once in a blue moon?"
I think her normal speech, instead of the
gaudy, know it all speech of Gustav, really brings feeling to the story. And
there is also the sexiness of this story... loads of it! They don't know one
another very well before Gustav is showing Serena what he wants. And he has a
really good imagination! Definitely not something for the younger adults!
All in all, a really good, entertaining
read. I love the writing and will read another of Primula Bond's books in an
instance!'
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