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August 30th, 2010

I have to admit I enjoyed this book – the settings were very interesting, and the main character, Jacob, was very likable.

However, I was incredibly disappointed by the love story that takes center stage. If you’re looking for a book with a female lead you can root for, this is DEFINITELY not it. Marlena is the main star of the equestrian act and loves horses and for that – and that alone – you are supposed to love her.

The two of them – Jacob and Marlena – bond over their shared passion for animals (he’s the circus vet) and hiding from her crazy husband, but there is no real spark between them to latch onto as a reader, and their whole relationship leaves something to be desired. Actual chemistry, maybe?

In addition to that, the storyline is often incredibly contrived, to a point where by the end I couldn’t bring myself to buy into any of it anymore.

An amusing read, just the same, but I didn’t find it to be all it was cracked up to be.
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