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Scorpio Rising (2011)

by Monique Domovitch(Favorite Author)

3.68 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

1463790732 (ISBN13: 9781463790738)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Lansen Publishing

series

The Scorpio Series

review 1: I have often said that Sidney Sheldon was the only author who had little to no inner monologue with his characters that I could still read to completion and hunger for more (please note that this does *NOT* include the books he wrote the last decade he was "with us"). If you're a fan of Sidney Sheldon then you will love this author who has captured his unique rhythm of telling a story. In fact the entire time I read this I was constantly reminded of the old Sheldon's style.Conversationally, if you prefer a story with lots of motive behind a character like Dean Koontz, Stephen King, or Ayn Rand then this may not be the author for you. Domovitch will not mince words by giving you very much thought and feeling behind her characters' motives but she makes up for this by zippin... moreg ahead with plenty of action. Not that she gives zero character motive but anyone familiar with Sidney Sheldon should know what I mean: a brief sentence or paragraph synopsis of what the character is thinking/feeling and then move on to the action.Hold on to the edge of your seat because this book covers about twelve years in the span of approximately 90,000 words or less. It reads so fast that I covered the first 245 pages (out of 369) in just four hours because I had to know "what happens next".Be forewarned though: It's strongly recommended that you buy the sequel, The Sting of the Scorpio (also the story's conclusion) at the same time you buy this one because there is a cliffhang that will leave you anxious to know how the problems were resolved.
review 2: From the outset these two damage children grab your attention and demand their stories be heard. Opposites in the way their abuse has affected them, you are aware from very early on they are destined to meet, but the intricate web that is woven around them as they draw closer leaves you spellbound. For me the mark of a good book it that you are content to follow the journey without feeling the urge to skip ahead to see what happens and I can honestly say I read this start to finish without once feeling the need. At times the two main characters are hard to feel sympathy for despite knowing their backgrounds, Alex at times can seem arrogant and Brigitte’s naivety frustrating, yet it is a true reflection of the survival mechanisms used by many abuse victims. In spite of their faults you find yourself hoping they can find a way to help each other heal while at the same time wondering if these two complex characters can ever put their pasts behind them to allow themselves happiness. The two different locations of Paris and New York are perfectly suited to the character that inhabits it and reflects the question of whether destiny is being kind in bringing them together or whether their differences will be too great for them to ever be truly happy. I can honestly say I was left wanting more and was hugely relieved to see there was a sequel. I would recommend this book whole heartedly. less

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