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A review by camsou
A Matter of Time Book I by Mary Calmes
3.0
Urgh. Yesterday, after finishing Frog and Acrobats, I decided I unmistakably loved Mary Calmes' writing. Today, after the first two books of the Matter of Time series, I'm not so sure.
I was expecting something sweet and a bit wholesome with still the thrill of a good mystery/he prottecs romance and was just disappointed to find a rushed narrative and the constant push and pull of the two main characters. They are exhausting. Really. I loved Jory at the beginning (I actually really love the story at the beginning but the insta-love and the absurdities killed it for me), because he was so easy going and refreshing... But the kid is so damn illogical and absurd I wanted to smack him in the face to give him some clarity.
And Sam... Jesus Christophe. I don't understand the appeal. Like, really, he is infuriatingly hotheadish, but turns into a nice puppy whenever Jory is around? He doesn't make any sense!! I wanted to feed him some uncooked veal at times. Still want to.
I want to know how it ends but reading this is painful. Jesus. I'm a mess. Also, Dane. Dane saved the whole thing for me. Gotta love Dane. He's wonderful and sweet and I LOVE HIM.
Was it good? Meh.
Would I re-read it? Nope.
Would I marry Dane? Yes.
Do I still love Mary Calmes? Damn yes, this was published ten years ago and some gems where created from her hands, I'll just have to tread carefully in her territory.
Is it okay to read at night, when insomnia keeps you up? Yup. Not scary. You can mostly put it down whenever.
I was expecting something sweet and a bit wholesome with still the thrill of a good mystery/he prottecs romance and was just disappointed to find a rushed narrative and the constant push and pull of the two main characters. They are exhausting. Really. I loved Jory at the beginning (I actually really love the story at the beginning but the insta-love and the absurdities killed it for me), because he was so easy going and refreshing... But the kid is so damn illogical and absurd I wanted to smack him in the face to give him some clarity.
And Sam... Jesus Christophe. I don't understand the appeal. Like, really, he is infuriatingly hotheadish, but turns into a nice puppy whenever Jory is around? He doesn't make any sense!! I wanted to feed him some uncooked veal at times. Still want to.
I want to know how it ends but reading this is painful. Jesus. I'm a mess. Also, Dane. Dane saved the whole thing for me. Gotta love Dane. He's wonderful and sweet and I LOVE HIM.
Was it good? Meh.
Would I re-read it? Nope.
Would I marry Dane? Yes.
Do I still love Mary Calmes? Damn yes, this was published ten years ago and some gems where created from her hands, I'll just have to tread carefully in her territory.
Is it okay to read at night, when insomnia keeps you up? Yup. Not scary. You can mostly put it down whenever.