Carolyn Butler

Reviewed by: Karina
Book provided by: the publisher for review
Review originally posted at Romancing the Book

I didn’t know this book is a novella so I was surprised when I saw the page count when I got a copy. Anyway, being as it is short, I was expecting it to have more condensed scenes than other book-length stories. But it seems it lacks something.

The book is about Ella who’s been in love with Sid since she was 4 years old. Years passed and her feelings never changed. Sid finally comes home from the Army and Ella can’t help but fall for him all over again. Will Sid finally acknowledge Ella’s feelings or will this be just a story of unrequited love?

The main character, Ella is a very passionate woman. She’s not afraid to admit her feelings to Sid even though she was turned down every time. On the other hand, Sid is very cold to Ella ever since he came back from the Army. The earlier actions of Sid towards Ella were confusing that I didn’t get him at all. It wasn’t explained why he was that way in the last part so I think it didn’t end in a good note.

Talk of Town: Ella has the usual storyline. The flow of the story was a bit all over the place. I don’t know what the real conflict is which makes it a “just okay” book.… (meer)