Beth B. (bethbulow) reviewed on + 8 more book reviews
Sadly, for me, this book was just okay. I tried and tried to love it, and I really thought I did, but this novel just paled in comparison to Corona's Finding Emilie, which was one of my favorite books read in 2011.
I liked the setting and loved the idea of getting the back story of the Odyssey, and Helen of Troy even made an appearance, which I loved! But I just didn't like certain aspects of the story, mainly the very superficial romantic relationship that she had with the prince. Their romance just felt very on the nose & unrealistic (you're beautiful, I'm handsome, I love you, let's get together!). I also didn't care for the girl-on-girl action. It was just a little much for me.
I did love the details about spinning & weaving that opened each chapter. That was quite beautiful.
Many reviewers seem to love this novel, so please take my review with a grain of salt. Perhaps I had set myself up for disappointment as her most recent novel was such an enjoyment to me.
I liked the setting and loved the idea of getting the back story of the Odyssey, and Helen of Troy even made an appearance, which I loved! But I just didn't like certain aspects of the story, mainly the very superficial romantic relationship that she had with the prince. Their romance just felt very on the nose & unrealistic (you're beautiful, I'm handsome, I love you, let's get together!). I also didn't care for the girl-on-girl action. It was just a little much for me.
I did love the details about spinning & weaving that opened each chapter. That was quite beautiful.
Many reviewers seem to love this novel, so please take my review with a grain of salt. Perhaps I had set myself up for disappointment as her most recent novel was such an enjoyment to me.
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