raconteur reviewed on 7/5/2010 + 168 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 3

I did like this book. But, I must admit, it was not at all what I expected of McKinley. I had read all her previous books, and had a certain expectation/sense of her writing style. This seemed completely different. It almost seemed like she read a little too many Charlaine Harris books and wound up writing in that author's style. I found it a bit annoying as I can't stand Charlaine Harris' writing style; it really irritates the heck out of me.

I also was surprised this was marketed as a young adult novel. The character is in her 20's and the "c**t" word is in it. I don't have a problem with that word at all, it's just not something I expected to see in a YA book. But, that could be the publishers fault ... I notice a lot of authors are typecast into a certain genre even if their later books are meant for another.

Nevertheless, I did read it within 48 hours. It pulled me along, and I did really love the main character. I thought she was fantastic. Actually, I really liked all the characters.

I gave it 5 out of 5 stars - it really is a good novel. It's just my personal expectations that threw me for a loop.

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