Welcome to my stop on Jennifer Thompson's The Scent of a Soul blog tour, hosted by Shane at Itching for Books! Today I have a review and favorite quote for you.
But first, let's see what this book is all about:
Author: Jennifer Thompson
Published: December 8, 2012
Publisher: Self-published
Source: Author for blog tour
Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Fleeing her recent past, Lilliah Woods finds refuge in the anonymity of the present day inner-city slums. As she settles into the seedy apartment she must now call home, she meets mysterious Marek Jamison when he materializes in her doorway demanding to know who she is. From that moment, he becomes a guardian and guide as she gradually discovers his hidden world.
As their relationship develops, Lilliah learns of Marek's dark past and of a brothers' quarrel he has been embroiled in for years. The quarrel turns into a larger battle of good and evil, liberty versus tyranny, and the separation of love and lust.
With Lilliah as the ultimate prize, the deadly conflict reaches out to threaten her family, and the outcome of the final battle will determine her fate. Lilliah must embark on an unexpected path that teaches her to trust in the man she has come to love, and give of herself as she never thought she could....
The Scent of a Soul had a wonderful combination of love and mystery. The introduction of the first-appearing shifty Marek definitely caught my attention right from the beginning. There are a few twists and turns that I definitely didn't see coming, which I really enjoyed. And Lilliah was easy to relate to, though she definitely made some shady choices here and there, especially when her safety was concerned... choices I didn't agree with, nor would I make them myself. But maybe she's just more gutsy than I am? (Totally plausible, since I'm kind of a wimp... :P)
My biggest complaint was the length. It was really long, which had me getting bored at times, skimming through the pages a bit here and there. I felt as though several scenes could have been cut out, and still the story would have developed wonderfully. I think the length inandof itself caused me to be a bit bored with the story and not able to connect with it, as others would have.
I think if you're looking for a love story mixed with mystery and suspence, and you don't mind it being on the long side, this is a book for you! I look forward to seeing what Jennifer comes out with next!
My Favorite Quote:
"Hold still," he said, as his strong fingers worked their way from the bridge of her foot to the three small toes that looked increasingly red and swollen.
She let out a small gasp. "Ow, that hurts."
"I know," Marek soothed. "I just want to make sure you don't have any broken bones. Is that okay?"
He was looking at her in such a way that she would have let him amputate if he'd asked.
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Jennifer has been happily married to her husband for fifteen years. She loves to read, cook, spend time with her family, and now she can add writing to that list---it is her creative outlet; we all need one.
Good review. Thanks for participating :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks really thrilling for the mystery.
ReplyDeleteI've seen this book for sale on the shelves and have picked it up several times and then set it back down. I just wasn't sure if I want to get it. But now after reading your review, I'm even more curious about it. Next time I see it, it's mine! Thank you for the review!
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