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While perusing a friend’s
review on another book (The Black Count by
Tom Reiss), I came across the beautiful review by Maria Kay of Tears
of Heaven which really made my day:
"All
potholes lead to Rome!"
This
fantasy adventure is filled with colorful characters, comedy, and it references
all my favorite movies and television shows. Ok, most of them. This author has
a brilliant sense of humor and a talented grasp of dialogue.
“By
Hera’s toenails…”
This
novel chronicles a long lifetime, switching from the past, circa 221 BC to
modern day. The story follows the life of Water Lily AKA Del, a seven-foot
woman sold as a slave. Our unlikey heroine is not helpless. Her pirate
shipmates are convinced she is Ares in female form. Her origin is a mystery;
her power is awesome.
Eventually,
the timeline from the past catches up with the plotline of the future. All is
revealed in the last twenty-five percent of the book in a twisted mind bender.
I love stories with a strong female character, and Del does not disappoint. I
expected glorious fight scenes and battles on the high seas. I was surprised to
find a beautiful love story. Well done. The book is rightfully named Tears of
Heaven. It ends with an intriguing cliffhanger. I look forward to reading the
next book in the series.
It’s so great when your own
particular humor and entertainment background mesh with a reader’s. Thank you Maria!
I think I’ll go run five miles now!
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