Summer Light

Rating:
Summary: What a waste of money
Review: This was one of the few books I had to put down in the middle of reading it. I just couldn't stand to waste another minute of my time. The inconsistency is ridiculous and makes believing the story impossible. Who would allow owls to come into a bridal planning establishment which houses very expensive gowns? The main character was as limp as a boneless chicken. I love hockey which is what drew me to this book, but this guy scored so many goals it was like reading about a video game, not a hockey game. By the way, soapbox derby cars don't have engines. Check your facts. I read Cloud Nine and should have known better to buy this book. I gave mine away and almost included a warning letter.

Rating:
Summary: Show me, don't tell me
Review: Within the first dozen pages, the author tells the reader that the child is special, that May Taylor's female ancestors have magic, that Martin is rugged handsome etc. There are no revelations, no suspense, no surprises. May's conversations with her friend Tobin are so banal that they hardly advance the plot or develop characters. May herself doesn't really have a personality, the author TELLS us that things happened to May or May has feelings. I was disappointed in this book, based on the glowing reviews.