Starts like a fluffy YA romance, but the synopsis tells of a darker side...curiosity piqued.
Though I'm not really a fan of the pink, the tag line, or the font used for the title, I do enjoy the black and white balance of the cover and the inclusion of the feathers along the top edge. The contrast was the first thing that caught my eye, before I even noticed the dancer; in particular I like the starkness of the white background. In addition, there is something about the cover that felt a little Black Swan, so I needed to know what the synopsis might be.
The excerpt reads like a YA romance with fairly good description and an immediate moment that builds tension and pushes the pace of the story quickly. Though it does come off a little fluffy, the premise indicates a bit more darkness to the story, something that has me intrigued. I like a hard-hitting story and this one seems like it may have some great secrets to share along with a narrative that tackles a difficult subject. I'd like to see how that is handled and whether the writing continues to remain as comfortable and complete when the tough stuff comes along.
The excerpt reads like a YA romance with fairly good description and an immediate moment that builds tension and pushes the pace of the story quickly. Though it does come off a little fluffy, the premise indicates a bit more darkness to the story, something that has me intrigued. I like a hard-hitting story and this one seems like it may have some great secrets to share along with a narrative that tackles a difficult subject. I'd like to see how that is handled and whether the writing continues to remain as comfortable and complete when the tough stuff comes along.