Romance

another reread for me.

With eager anticipation and a healthy dose of curiosity I began Reflected in You. I read the whole book in one sitting. Reflected In You grabbed me, sucked me in, pulled me along an emotional roller-coaster, and left me in awe. Readers, if you sit down with this book hoping to walk away with that blissful, romantic feeling then this series may not be for you. Gideon and Eva struggle. Their relationship is plagued by their individual insecurities, communication breakdowns, and the demons of their pasts. However, the rawness of the emotions between Eva and Gideon is striking. One minute I was convinced that they would never be able to make it work.


Reflected to You is a book that stands out in it's genre. I am convinced that part of the reason this book is notable is because of the realism of the story. This book, this series, does not read like a fantasy romance. The issues the characters face feel real, the emotions they deal with and turn to feel real. The characters actions are understandable, in their own way. The attraction and chemistry between Gideon and Eva heats the pages. There is no question that this book is a smoking hot read with powerful, emotional, dominating sex. However, Sylvia Day makes it clear, there is much more to this mesmerizing story than sex. Gideon and Eva both have to deal with the ugliness that has plagued both of their lives and deal with harsh realities and nasty truths that they would rather stay hidden. The powerful, emotionally-charged sex between them can bring them together, but it could also push them apart. ( )

Oh Sylvia, you still have it going on! I read this in one day. I also re-read "Bared To You" a few days ago and just as good the second time around. Thank you. ( )

I gave this 4 stars because the whole needy thing from whatsername was starting to grate on me. He doesn't call for a few hours and she is doubting the whole relationship? Wowee.

The plot was actually good, former boyfriends vs former girlfriends, and a bit of intrigue towards the end. I know some readers were appalled by how the ending turned out, but I must be inured to this stuff because it didn't faze me in the least. I just don't get all of whatsername's mood swings, however. Maybe because she was having her period 80% of the book!!

*hangs head*
I will be getting the third one. ( )

Not as good as Bared to You, but will still read the final installment when published. ( )