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the_novel_approach's review
4.0
Alec and Villenie’s association is nothing less than contentious from the start. At least on Alec’s part—there’s a moral to that animosity too. Of course there is. One often despises what one can’t have, doesn’t one? But like also attracts like, doesn’t it? So, there’s the dilemma for Alec. His madness has him tied up into a Gordian knot of denial and confusion. But, it’s also a madness that Villenie shares, which does absolutely nothing and everything to help Alec understand why he numbs himself to his true nature.
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See the entire review at The Novel Approach: http://thenovelapproachreviews.com/2013/12/02/b-snow-has-come-up-with-such-a-cunning-plan-for-you/
with_drea's review
4.0
3.5. There were a couple of plot twists I actually didn’t expect in this one! That’s always refreshing. I would’ve loved to have had this be longer so we could’ve gotten the chance to dig even more into the characters’ lives and backstories.
mrella's review
2.0
While Alec is an overgrown, clueless child, Morgan is a lying, pushy weasle with a sharp set of claws he is desperately trying to sink into Alec.
Both characters are chaotic and prone to contradictions. Alec is petrified he'll end up in hell because of his "madness", but has no problem doing other stupid things that might land him in that particular place. The whole Penny/Morgan's sister story is so messy, that I am afraid to say more, lest the whole thing sucks me down like quicksand and I end up with a small novel for a review.
From the moment we meet the little fox, the story becomes predictable, the lies and excuses transparent. The plot calls for Alec to remain in the dark, but to the readers the whole affaire is blatantly clear, which makes it a frustrating read.
When Morgan came out to Alec, the scene was so anticlimactic I almost DNF-ed right there and then. Actually, to be honest, I did stop reading and started skimming, doing my best impersonation of Dr. Spencer Reid.
Sorry, but I can't give this more than 2 stars.
Both characters are chaotic and prone to contradictions. Alec is petrified he'll end up in hell because of his "madness", but has no problem doing other stupid things that might land him in that particular place. The whole Penny/Morgan's sister story is so messy, that I am afraid to say more, lest the whole thing sucks me down like quicksand and I end up with a small novel for a review.
From the moment we meet the little fox, the story becomes predictable, the lies and excuses transparent. The plot calls for Alec to remain in the dark, but to the readers the whole affaire is blatantly clear, which makes it a frustrating read.
When Morgan came out to Alec, the scene was so anticlimactic I almost DNF-ed right there and then. Actually, to be honest, I did stop reading and started skimming, doing my best impersonation of Dr. Spencer Reid.
Sorry, but I can't give this more than 2 stars.
guardyanangel's review
4.0
3.5. There were a couple of plot twists I actually didn’t expect in this one! That’s always refreshing. I would’ve loved to have had this be longer so we could’ve gotten the chance to dig even more into the characters’ lives and backstories.
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