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3.0 out of 5 stars
Tooooooooooo much, Dec 31 2000
I just finished this book and I feel somewhat guilty here but I think Ms Busbee could have omitted many paragraphs; actually, chapters. There is alot of history and unnecessary information involved in this book. Be it accurate or not, I can't say for sure because I'm not a history buff BUT it looked awful close to me and really wasn't important to me given the fact that I was reading fiction. It seemed the romance between Katherine and Jason were seconday.One certainly gets a very good education of the background of the characters; who they're related to, their connection to each other, and how they get to where they are sort of thing. I was annoyed and frequently read the first sentence and scanned the rest of the paragraph because it went on and on with a lot of detail that said it all in the first sentence. BUT, I couldn't just discard the book either. I wanted to know what happened which tells me, that the story line is good but there were too many second thoughts, politics, and questioning of of thoughts. There were 581 pages and I feel several could have been avoided. I hate to ruin it for you but Jason rapes Katherine, repeatedtly, sort of. They are definitely attracted to one another but she fights him saying no but being glad it happens, (only to herself and with great difficulty) because he makes her feel as no other has (except for the 1st time). Given her only experience is wicked Clive's kiss and that doesn't make her react the way Jason's does so being the typical virgin she is 'confused'. She on the other hand says no and means yes (unconsicously). Jason is an alpha male; what he dictates, IS which doesn't sit well with Katherine. Katherine being strong (emotionally) fights him most of the way even though her body says yes. She cannot physically compete with him but she does give him a run for his money. I liked the battle between them but even that became tedious. I prefer when the hero and heroine have their disputes, 'make love', which is precisely what they do; they may not recognize it at first but this story leads me to believe it was simply lust that drove Jason to Katherine, at first which is ok for fiction. To me, the challenge (meaning Davolas) and history was primary and the romance between Jason and Katherine was secondary. The others in the story were well plotted. Her mother and his father for example, Adam and Blood Drinker not to mention Jefferson so why do I give this 3 stars..........because of the detail. There was just too much. The sex scenes, and in the beginning that is all they appeared to be, were forceful even though Katherine unconsciously wanted and did eventually enjoy them but never openly admitted it to Jason and for a time to herself nor did he to either himself or to Katherine. Yes, there were some real love scenes in the book but it was mostly one sided and it took to near the end of the book to become acknowledged by both Katherine and Jason. I've not read Ms Busbee before but I'm really not tempted to read another at this time. It's not entirely fair to base an opinion on one book so in the end I say the story line is good, detailed, but good. Katherine and Jason are believable but I prefer Stephanie Laurens, Kat Martin and yes even Andrea Kane. I can't argue with Dara Joy either. All in all I will say if you are one who enjoys the history primarily and the romance secondary AND the constant animosity between Katherine and Jason then by all means, read it. If you are weary of a wordy, bitter book, do not attempt it. However, I'm not sorry I took the time to read it but knowing what I know now, I would not have pursued it.
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