Review of Backcomb & Tattoo
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Review of Backcomb & Tattoo
[Following is a volunteer review of "Backcomb & Tattoo" by Shea R Embry.]
Backcomb & Tattoo, a fictional novel by Shea R. Embry, is about the eventual friendship between four women who met inadvertently. The journey of these four women named Aunt Mary Opal, Rachael, Jesi, and Nicole started with casual meet-ups. Their admiration for each other turned into regular visits at light luncheons every week or so. This way, they shared a unique bonding. In due course, they could confide each other with their little secrets. Moreover, they didn't find themselves alone while fighting their matter, their way. Reading about the lives of these four felt like I was the fifth friend among them.
All the characters are well developed, and the third-person perception of their story provides a clear illustration. The most mature and intriguing persona of them all was Aunt Mary Opal. Aunt Mary being the eldest, was sometimes domineering, while at other times, she nurtured the rest of the three girls with her positivity. Her vivid character also added mystery to the story with her little secrets, some real and some made-up ones. Her quick-wittedness and one-liners augmented her portrait. The first companion to Aunt Mary was Rachael, an emotional and compassionate person. Rest two, Jesi and Nicole eventually turned into a lesbian couple. Jesi had developed exceptional sixth sense after her brother's death. She could sense if something inauspicious tended to happen. Her intuitions consequently revealed several secrets during the course of the plot.
Some of the events happened when I least expected them. Like, Jesi and Nicole's accident when I was hoping for intimacy. Another, the way Aunt Mary opted to relieve herself from the pain of chronic illness was surprising. The last note of Aunt Mary to three girls was eloquent and added piquancy to the story at the end.
The best thing about the book Backcomb & Tattoo is that it passed the Bendel test. More often, I come across fictional novels that start with the girl as the focal character centered on the male character, finally. These love stories usually either involve egoistic harassment by male characters or are as heavenly as fairy tales. But I cannot refrain from saying that this book is different in its way. This book very well defines many other things in a woman's life than just their male companion.
The author is successful in touching sensitive topics such as domestic violence, assisted suicide, emotional manipulation, and betrayal in a quirky way. The spelled right plot, believable characters, and effective presentation make this fiction worth 4 out of 4 stars. The book is well-edited. I came across just a few errors that did not bother me much. I would recommend this book to all fiction readers with fair warning to those sensitive to death, domestic violence, and homosexuality. This read also includes profanity and mention of intimate lesbian relationships.
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Backcomb & Tattoo
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Backcomb & Tattoo, a fictional novel by Shea R. Embry, is about the eventual friendship between four women who met inadvertently. The journey of these four women named Aunt Mary Opal, Rachael, Jesi, and Nicole started with casual meet-ups. Their admiration for each other turned into regular visits at light luncheons every week or so. This way, they shared a unique bonding. In due course, they could confide each other with their little secrets. Moreover, they didn't find themselves alone while fighting their matter, their way. Reading about the lives of these four felt like I was the fifth friend among them.
All the characters are well developed, and the third-person perception of their story provides a clear illustration. The most mature and intriguing persona of them all was Aunt Mary Opal. Aunt Mary being the eldest, was sometimes domineering, while at other times, she nurtured the rest of the three girls with her positivity. Her vivid character also added mystery to the story with her little secrets, some real and some made-up ones. Her quick-wittedness and one-liners augmented her portrait. The first companion to Aunt Mary was Rachael, an emotional and compassionate person. Rest two, Jesi and Nicole eventually turned into a lesbian couple. Jesi had developed exceptional sixth sense after her brother's death. She could sense if something inauspicious tended to happen. Her intuitions consequently revealed several secrets during the course of the plot.
Some of the events happened when I least expected them. Like, Jesi and Nicole's accident when I was hoping for intimacy. Another, the way Aunt Mary opted to relieve herself from the pain of chronic illness was surprising. The last note of Aunt Mary to three girls was eloquent and added piquancy to the story at the end.
The best thing about the book Backcomb & Tattoo is that it passed the Bendel test. More often, I come across fictional novels that start with the girl as the focal character centered on the male character, finally. These love stories usually either involve egoistic harassment by male characters or are as heavenly as fairy tales. But I cannot refrain from saying that this book is different in its way. This book very well defines many other things in a woman's life than just their male companion.
The author is successful in touching sensitive topics such as domestic violence, assisted suicide, emotional manipulation, and betrayal in a quirky way. The spelled right plot, believable characters, and effective presentation make this fiction worth 4 out of 4 stars. The book is well-edited. I came across just a few errors that did not bother me much. I would recommend this book to all fiction readers with fair warning to those sensitive to death, domestic violence, and homosexuality. This read also includes profanity and mention of intimate lesbian relationships.
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Backcomb & Tattoo
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
