chroniclesofabookreader 's review for:

Blind Kiss by Renée Carlino

2.0

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Blind Kiss is one of those stories that readers will either adore or dislike. Unfortunately I'm on the latter of the spectrum and I struggled with feeling the draw of their connection, understanding their choices, and liking the characters themselves. Carlino typically has a handle on navigating romances, but for some reason this plot/story choice lessened the strength of her writing and I came out of it feeling like it wasn't her writing at all. I know writers can be malleable to what their stories need, but it felt like a different writer completely. Because I couldn't get a grasp on the character's motives or emotions, understanding their push-pull and what kept them coming back to one another over the years became incredibly difficult. I wasn't able to be drawn in and feel their intense emotion or enjoy the angst of their romance of which was a big piece of this story.

I've enjoyed Renee's books in the past, but sadly this book wasn't for me as her others have been. However, I am looking forward to whatever story she comes out with next.

**Received an early copy; this had no bearing on my opinions**