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Her Perfect Revenge (2000)

by Anna Mara(Favorite Author)

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review 1: Her Perfect Revenge by Anna Mara is a really fun read. I love the interaction between Christina and Bill, and also William. The characters are interesting, charming and flawed. The storyline is compelling and keeps you guessing. The only thing that really annoyed me was the nicknames Bill and Christina give each other. I just can’t deal with people calling each other “honey bunny” and the like. It was bad enough when they were using such cringe-worthy nicknames to convince others they were in love, and even worse when they were using it for real. The dialogue throughout the book is brilliantly done, except during the period Bill and Christina are in a relationship for real, which is such a shame. The brief period the reader gets to see them in a relationship ... moreis, disappointingly, the worst part of the book. The cat and mouse phase is much more interesting and satisfying – their chemistry and interaction during this time is magic.I started reading Her Perfect Revenge right after finishing Mara's other novel, Why Romeo Hates Juliet. I liked Mara’s writing style and unconventional plot structure. However, upon finishing Her Perfect Revenge, I find myself a little disappointed that the basic premise was basically copied for the two books: Hero and heroine play each other, both are initially too stubborn to admit their true feelings for each other and a love-hate relationship unfolds. About 80% into the book they finally admit their feelings for each other and experience a few days of romantic bliss. Then the heroine messes everything up and the relationship comes to a screeching halt. The hero and heroine both fall into a state of depression but refuse to communicate with each other. Over a year passes before they meet again, the truth about the reasons behind their failed relationship comes out and they reconcile. The first time I read this plot construction I thought it was fresh and refreshing; however, I will think twice before reading another of Mara’s books, as it seems she’s just sticking to this one basic construction. I sincerely hope she finds a way to give her next book an unpredictable plot structure.Overall I enjoyed this book as much as I did Why Romeo Hates Juliet, I just wish it didn't follow the same basic plot structure.
review 2: Christina Matteo has the chance to take revenge on the man who ruined her life in high school, and who doesn't even remember her - if she can avoid falling in love with him. This being a romance in the best tradition, she can't, of course, avoid love. Anna Mara's Her Perfect Revenge is a fun little book that makes for a nice bit of light reading when entertainment is all you want. The characters are worth rooting for, and the storyline is different enough to be interesting. less

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