Hmmmm.......I really wanted to give this book a good review. When I read the summary of the book, I knew I would love it. When I read an excerpt, I couldn't wait to read this book. Now that I have the chance, I really don't want to read anymore. I am currently still reading this book. But I'm afraid if I keep reading before I give it a review, I'll be so frustrated and angry, either I will not even know where to begin or I'll be not so nice. Now I will finish the book because I hate to leave things unfinished and a book has to be awful for me to give up on it. So this book isn't awful, but I needs some major reworking. I do have to unfairly say that ANYTIME I read a historical highlander books my mind automatically drifts to KMM. I know I should have a clear head, but sometimes I can't help it. While this book had promise, the writing had a horrible flow to it. There were times when it was just boring and slow and I just want it to end. I'm glad there are people who like the book. There is obviously something I just don't see. So 2 stars means 'it was ok'. And that's a good way for me to put it. Depending on how the book ends, I may try her second one to see if it has any redeeming qualities.Update: Instead of judging a book by it's cover, I judged it by the first 100 pages. Although the first half was, hate to say, boring and slow, the second half of the book was rather enjoyable. I hope the series gets better with each book. I just finished Binding Vows, I can't say it was one of my favorites but it was not terrible either. There were some aspects I enjoyed, the Highlanders and of course, time travel. The overall storyline was not bad but the book was lacking something I can't quite put my finger on. I did go back and forth between ebook and audiobook format and the one thing that I ABSOLUTELY HATED was the fact that the entire story was narrated by a man. Which would have been fine except that his female impersonation was HORRENDOUS!!! Even thinking about it right now makes me want to scream. Maybe that was why I didn't enjoy the book as much as I thought I would. The narrator for an audiobook is just as important as a actor would be for a movie. They could either make or break the story.......
What do You think about Binding Vows (2009)?
it was a fun easy read i give 3 1/2 stars and i will read the next book in this series :-)
—Taylor
Excellent book very good story, good characters and plot. Keeps you turning the pages.
—saintlorien
loving the time travel and witches. can't wait for the rest of the series
—semassie
Enjoyed it. Interesting new time travel series for me.
—itssmona
