This book has promising premise but the potential is not realised
because of the length. It is too short to really do justice to either the
characters or the relationships that it creates.
Author, Sabrina Covell has a complicated relationship with
her famous TV anchor sister, Miranda. In the past, Sabrina dated two of Miranda’s
exes and was burnt badly in both instances. One fine morning she wakes up to
find an absolutely lovely young lady, Blythe Jansen, sitting in her kitchen, a
purported ‘gift’ from Miranda. Blythe turns out to be everything that Sabrina
wants in a woman – except that Sabrina is suspicious of anything from Miranda.
The premise has potential for so much character exploration and
development. It could’ve build a stronger base of attraction between Sabrina and
Blythe and developed that relationship – like actually developed it instead of
whatever it is that happens in its current avatar. It could’ve actually dealt
with the relationship between the sisters. However, none of these things are particularly
addressed. In fact, despite the whole build-up about Miranda’s awfulness,
Sabrina is the one who falls short especially with Blythe inasmuch Sabrina
never allows Blythe the dignity of having her say.
An okay read, but frustrating – so not really recommended.
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