Saturday, 27 July 2013

Mishel Reviews: The Tycoon's seductive revenge - Kristi Avalon

Series or Stand Alone: Stand Alone
Release Date: April 2013
Publisher: Smashwords
Pages: 174 (ebook)
My Rating: 2.75/5
Source: Kindle Freebie
Cover: Thumbs down

I tried to keep in mind that I was reading a kindle freebie but I found myself waiting around for the story to get going. While the characters were fine and the plot was mildly interesting I had to push myself forward a couple of times. The ebook numbers at 174 pages but it literally took me two weeks to read it. It wasn’t bad, it was kind of just – meh…

I liked Ellie more than Carter, but not by much. Ellie is strong and independent but then becomes defenseless and irrational too quickly. I wanted Carter to have some more depth. I get that he had his heart broken when the two were younger but he seemed a little juvenile in his attempts at revenge. I never really took his intentions seriously either. 

I was slightly turned off by the author’s need to specifically name the brands of a number of clothing items and accessories the characters wore/used. I basically thought to myself, “Who cares?!”

As I said the contemporary plot was interesting but it didn’t grab me enough. I found the ending to be entertaining but a little over the top. To prevent spoilers let’s just say I enjoy a HEA but not when the heroine risks her life unnecessarily like that. It was definitely a “get a grip” kind of moment, seriously. 

Overall, I had an okay reading experience and will likely read another story by the author if it is another kindle freebie. 

 Mishel
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25 comments:

  1. The Bookworm28 July, 2013 00:36

    Two weeks to finish reading is a no-no for me too.

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  2. Mishel28 July, 2013 02:34

    It just never really held my interest for long *sigh*

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  3. Carole Rae28 July, 2013 06:40

    Ouch. two weeks? I usually take two weeks for books with 300+ (depending on the goodness or my free time). Great review though! Sounds decent.

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    1. Mishel31 July, 2013 03:16

      Yeah, I don't have much free time these days either. But if a book is good, I will find the time!

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  4. Blodeuedd28 July, 2013 10:01

    Finally got this posted last night, bad internet. But thanks Mishel :)

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  5. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer28 July, 2013 10:51

    Well I am wearing my Victoria t-shirt pajamas and flip flops with a pair of Kay Jewelers diamond earrings..bwahahaa! I always think its weird when they drop brand names too, I mean are they getting paid for it? hehehe

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    1. Mishel31 July, 2013 03:15

      Haha, too cute! I just thought it was weird. I had never came across an author who did that before.

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  6. Aurian28 July, 2013 12:17

    O Mishel, I would have deleted it after the first two tries. Your reading time should be spend on great books.

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    1. Mishel31 July, 2013 03:16

      I agree! I've recently passed up on a few books that sounded meh, okay...I was quite proud of myself =D

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  7. Melliane28 July, 2013 15:57

    at last you read your freebies, I confess I just forget about them...

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    1. Mishel31 July, 2013 03:17

      Lol, nothing wrong with that. You'll always have them and you didn't lose out by paying for them.

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  8. Jenny Girl28 July, 2013 23:21

    O Mishel, I applaud you finishing the book, but poor thing! I would have deleted that sucker after 20 pages. Oh well!
    Thanks for your honest review :)

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    1. Mishel31 July, 2013 03:18

      Like I said it wasn't terrible...I think I was just expecting too much out of it. I'll know better next time!

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  9. Staci29 July, 2013 01:07

    I'm glad that it turned out to be a decent read in the end. Sometimes you just never know when it's an unknown author and free to boot!

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    1. Mishel31 July, 2013 03:19

      Right! I'll definitely have a different mindset when I start my next freebie.

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  10. Yvonne29 July, 2013 03:41

    It sounds okay. I wonder if I have it, since I download so many Kindle freebies.

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    1. Mishel31 July, 2013 03:20

      Lol, you just might. The premise is pretty okay just kind of lost interest a time or two.

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  11. Mary (Bookfan)29 July, 2013 16:58

    I know what you mean about mentioning brand names. It's usually a distraction more than a helpful description.

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    1. Mishel31 July, 2013 03:20

      Yes, exactly Mary! Distracting and a big turn off =/

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  12. Anonymous29 July, 2013 18:25

    I'm glad you at least finished the book. Sometimes it's so much easier to just give up on it and move on. I've been very worried about reading some freebie's...but I've heard people say that you have good ones and you have bad ones...just like you can pay $8 for a book and it can be good but it can also be bad. It's hard for me to keep that open mind when going into read a freebie...but I know that I need to. I'm glad that you'll check another book out from this author if it's a freebie, maybe the next book will be much better! :-D

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    1. Mishel31 July, 2013 03:21

      Great point! I've bought a few books that I was disappointed with and kind of sad that I paid for it. I'll definitely give the author another shot =)

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  13. Anonymous29 July, 2013 23:06

    I hate when a hero or heroine risks their life unneccessarily. It's a shame this didn't grab you more, but at least it was free! :-)

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    1. Mishel31 July, 2013 03:22

      I wish I could tell you what happened. It was seriously over the top! But yes, it was free so I shouldn't complain too much =)

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  14. Mishel31 July, 2013 03:18

    Lol that's exactly right!!

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