Featured Review: Dawn's Eerie Light by Roy Ziegler

kimmyschemy06 · Post by **kimmyschemy06** » 04 Sep 2016, 20:50

thesnowleopard wrote:Thanks for the review! As far as the aspect of the book involving same-sex couples, I understand that some readers might feel uncomfortable about reading such things. Also, it doesn't sound as though this is a spoiler so much as simply a basic trait of the characters. So, it's not as though you're giving something away that would spoil the reader.

On the other hand, there are also readers out there who are either actively looking for positive portrayals of gay characters, or at least wouldn't mind them. Letting those readers know that this is such a book helps market it to those readers. Either way, it's not a bad thing to give readers a heads-up about it.

Thank you very much

AA1495 · Post by **AA1495** » 06 Sep 2016, 10:03

Great review! I know exactly what to expect from the book now

Marni_ · Post by **Marni_** » 06 Sep 2016, 14:56

I love the way that you described the plot of the book without giving too much away. You have intrigued me to read the book and find out more about the characters' struggles.

Up until recently, I have also had my reservations about same sex love stories. I guess it was because I did not understand it. But I have read a few books that is similar to this one and I have found a new genre in literature that I love.

Thank you for being honest about the flaws in the book, I feel that writers can learn a lot from reading honest reviews.

kimmyschemy06 · Post by **kimmyschemy06** » 06 Sep 2016, 19:54

AA1495 wrote:Great review! I know exactly what to expect from the book now

Thank you

-- 06 Sep 2016, 19:55 --

Marni_ wrote:I love the way that you described the plot of the book without giving too much away. You have intrigued me to read the book and find out more about the characters' struggles.

Up until recently, I have also had my reservations about same sex love stories. I guess it was because I did not understand it. But I have read a few books that is similar to this one and I have found a new genre in literature that I love.

Thank you for being honest about the flaws in the book, I feel that writers can learn a lot from reading honest reviews.

Thank you very much

ebeth · Post by **ebeth** » 09 Sep 2016, 19:40

Great Review! I'm not a prejudiced person but i"m just not into reading a story about a gay couple. It does sound interesting though.

kimmyschemy06 · Post by **kimmyschemy06** » 10 Sep 2016, 23:06

ebeth wrote:Great Review! I'm not a prejudiced person but i"m just not into reading a story about a gay couple. It does sound interesting though.

Thank you very much. Other people feel the same way you do

gnblackmanjr · Post by **gnblackmanjr** » 15 Sep 2016, 12:31

I feel that I should give prospective readers a choice, as I do believe that not everyone prefers to read about same sex relationships.

Excellent review of what sounds like a well-written book. There are so many good books out there, personally I appreciate having the information to make the choice not to read one that focuses on same-sex relationships, as this one appears to do. I appreciate your choice.

kimmyschemy06 · Post by **kimmyschemy06** » 15 Sep 2016, 20:15

gnblackmanjr wrote:
I feel that I should give prospective readers a choice, as I do believe that not everyone prefers to read about same sex relationships.
Excellent review of what sounds like a well-written book. There are so many good books out there, personally I appreciate having the information to make the choice not to read one that focuses on same-sex relationships, as this one appears to do. I appreciate your choice.

Thank you very much. As you do, I would like to be given a choice whether or not to read a particular book. While this may be a good book, the subject matter may not be preferable for some readers.

charmer · Post by **charmer** » 16 Sep 2016, 11:25

Thank you for the review. I'll be adding it to my reading list.

kimmyschemy06 · Post by **kimmyschemy06** » 16 Sep 2016, 19:14

charmer wrote:Thank you for the review. I'll be adding it to my reading list.

You're welcome. I hope you get the chance to read it

gali · Post by **gali** » 11 Dec 2016, 10:14

Sounds like an intriguing romantic suspense tale, though I am not sure it is for me. I like it when "the author’s descriptions of the settings are vivid and the backstories are so detailed that it feels like the reader knows the characters personally". Good job on the review!

mindyg123 · Post by **mindyg123** » 11 Dec 2016, 11:15

Great review. Congrats on being BOTD!!! I absolutely love romantic suspense and grabbed this right up . The fact the main characters are gay doesn't bother me a bit I actually read a lot of M/M romance so this is my type of read.

Sarah_Khan · Post by **Sarah_Khan** » 11 Dec 2016, 11:49

Great review! and thanks for giving us a heads up about the same-sex relationships. It doesn't seem like my type of book, but it's great that you enjoyed it

Strangerthanfiction · Post by **Strangerthanfiction** » 11 Dec 2016, 11:50

Great review. It does sound like an interesting read. I do agree with you including the fact that this is about a gay couple because though many people including myself may not have any issues with it, there are some that may. I also like the fact that you noted the pacing of the story. Personally I would rather know about it ahead of time. Thanks so much for sharing.

Vulgate · Post by **Vulgate** » 11 Dec 2016, 12:12

Thanks for the review. You're quite right that family makes everything better. Having parents there to keep one in check is always appreciated (those we may not appreciate it at the time). As for the book, the same sex relationship is too much of a deal breaker.