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yche09 's review for:
Taming the Storm
by Samantha Towle
My first thought after reading this: "How the hell would I convey all of my thoughts and feelings for this book?"
I swear, I've felt every emotion available in this book.
Excitement? ✔
Happiness? ✔
Sadness? ✔
Longing? ✔
Confusion? ✔
Anger? ✔
Frustration? ✔✔✔
Satisfaction? ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔
Let me try to break it down for y'all!
THE PLOT
Lyla has had enough of men. Men in her view are meant to hurt her, unfortunately, that includes the one he valued the most. No one could break her ice. She was even considered a lesbian at one point. She's just not interested in men that way anymore... that is, until Tom came. On the other hand, my (ahem) Tom has a rule. He doesn't do feelings. He has his reasons, but it makes him a manwhore to the rest of the world.
This is the story of how they clash and burn. They fight, they flirt, the crash and they love the hell out of each other.
It's always a bad sign when the main characters agree to have a no strings attached arrangement. Someone will always be on the losing side because he/she is more likely to just fall head over heels. In Lyla and Tom's case, it was pretty predictable where it was going but the slow burn of their relationship had me squirming on my seat. I had this feeling of urgency. I wanted them to be together right away. This didn't happen though. The author wanted me to wait it out. She did well because when they finally accepted their relationship for what it was, it was so beautiful. :)
THE CHARACTERS
Lyla's personality will be loved by women (I think). She's the type of woman that won't back down, but also gets hurt in the process. She's that type of woman who wants more, but is willing to have what she can. I like how she reacts like a normal person. I remember one scene in particular wherein Tom and her were apart and she wants to know how Tom was doing. She was kind of wishing that Tom felt as bad (or more bad) as her. It's a classic woman knee jerk reaction when it comes to men. I like her because she stands up for what she wants and she has a colorful personality. No dull moments for her character. I love it! She also has this inert caring personality which fits her so well. She could be hard as a diamond, but she can also be such a buttercup when it comes to people that she cares about.
Tom on the other hand, is a big contradiction. He's the bad boy manwhore of the bunch on the outside, but he's also oh so sweet and understanding on the inside. He's also such a good person. He's so secretive because what happened a long time ago. He doesn't deserve what life handed to him in the past, so I'd like to think that he got his reward in the form of Lyla.
Lyla and Tom made an unlikely couple. They are both determined. I guess if this is a werewolf novel, they would both be alphas. When they fight, they REALLY FIGHT. It's great! haha! I like the fact that they go head to head. This story is not only explosive, it's Earth shattering.
ONE THING THOUGH....
Why did this have to be the end of this series? T___________________T
I guess everything's fine with all the characters and that's all that matters... It would've been nice though, if it had more books.
Anyhoo.. all in all.. I love the story and I love the characters. PERFECT STARS!!!
This review can also be seen here: Musings of the Book-a-holic Fairies, inc.
I swear, I've felt every emotion available in this book.
Excitement? ✔
Happiness? ✔
Sadness? ✔
Longing? ✔
Confusion? ✔
Anger? ✔
Frustration? ✔✔✔
Satisfaction? ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔
Let me try to break it down for y'all!
THE PLOT
Lyla has had enough of men. Men in her view are meant to hurt her, unfortunately, that includes the one he valued the most. No one could break her ice. She was even considered a lesbian at one point. She's just not interested in men that way anymore... that is, until Tom came. On the other hand, my (ahem) Tom has a rule. He doesn't do feelings. He has his reasons, but it makes him a manwhore to the rest of the world.
This is the story of how they clash and burn. They fight, they flirt, the crash and they love the hell out of each other.
It's always a bad sign when the main characters agree to have a no strings attached arrangement. Someone will always be on the losing side because he/she is more likely to just fall head over heels. In Lyla and Tom's case, it was pretty predictable where it was going but the slow burn of their relationship had me squirming on my seat. I had this feeling of urgency. I wanted them to be together right away. This didn't happen though. The author wanted me to wait it out. She did well because when they finally accepted their relationship for what it was, it was so beautiful. :)
THE CHARACTERS
Lyla's personality will be loved by women (I think). She's the type of woman that won't back down, but also gets hurt in the process. She's that type of woman who wants more, but is willing to have what she can. I like how she reacts like a normal person. I remember one scene in particular wherein Tom and her were apart and she wants to know how Tom was doing. She was kind of wishing that Tom felt as bad (or more bad) as her. It's a classic woman knee jerk reaction when it comes to men. I like her because she stands up for what she wants and she has a colorful personality. No dull moments for her character. I love it! She also has this inert caring personality which fits her so well. She could be hard as a diamond, but she can also be such a buttercup when it comes to people that she cares about.
Tom on the other hand, is a big contradiction. He's the bad boy manwhore of the bunch on the outside, but he's also oh so sweet and understanding on the inside. He's also such a good person. He's so secretive because what happened a long time ago. He doesn't deserve what life handed to him in the past, so I'd like to think that he got his reward in the form of Lyla.
Lyla and Tom made an unlikely couple. They are both determined. I guess if this is a werewolf novel, they would both be alphas. When they fight, they REALLY FIGHT. It's great! haha! I like the fact that they go head to head. This story is not only explosive, it's Earth shattering.
ONE THING THOUGH....
Why did this have to be the end of this series? T___________________T
I guess everything's fine with all the characters and that's all that matters... It would've been nice though, if it had more books.
Anyhoo.. all in all.. I love the story and I love the characters. PERFECT STARS!!!
This review can also be seen here: Musings of the Book-a-holic Fairies, inc.