I'm airing my dirty laundry here with regards to my opinions about a book I've read.
On A Wild Night by Stephanie Laurens.
SPOILER!!
I am spoiled by her depiction of the Bar Cynster men. Strong men written well. I guess she wanted to pass that strong trait onto her Cynster females. For me, it was too unbelievable. How can a 23 year old female virgin have the wherewithal to know JUST how to lead a man on, control her facial expressions in EVERY situation in order to discombobulate a man who has survived intrigues and delicate diplomacy dances in India? How can her eyes ever be innocent, guiles and "happy to see him" without undercurrents of plotting, scheming and knowledge??
Truly, I felt Dexter, the main love interest, was demeaned, written less masculine. I'm sure the intent was to make us more sympathetic ... the problem was ... I almost lost respect for him as a man. His very first entry into the arena was stimulating, promising and downright thrilling. But when we got into his head ... he was feminized!! ARGH!!!
When he stopped dancing to Amanda's tune..then we saw the MAN. But it took FOREVER!
Like I said in my comments on Brady's site ... it was a 406 page book that could have been easily 300 pages.
Amanda's plot just went on and on and on and on ... it felt plodding, full of info I didn't care to wade through. Although well written ... it was extra baggage the story didn't need. I. didn't need.
Remember, this is my OPINION. How it left me feeling after I read it. I did stay up until 1AM, determined to finish the blasted thing.
I DO intend to read Amelia's Story.
I do enjoy the Bar Cynster world that Stephanie as created.
I Did enjoy Luc's set up as the next potential victim.
It remains to be seen if it is all I hope it will be.
