Customer Reviews

The Crystal City (Futuristic Romance)

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I bought this book off the sale rack. Well, now I know how it got onto the sale rack. It was obvious to me that this was a sequel book (I had not read the first one, but noticed it got 5 stars on Amazon's review page), and I'm sure there was a lot I missed by not reading the first one.

This book wasn't awful. I enjoy futuristic romances (I love Dara Joy's futuristic novels), and I have even read some enjoyable books dealing with ESP and the paranormal. I thought this would be one of them. The hero, Drew, is not badly written. He's strong, and he can also keep up his end of an intelligent conversation. Chrysanna, however, is a pampered, spoiled brat. Her intentions are good, and her heart is in the right place, and it's very noble of her to be willing to sacrifice herself for her people, but ultimately, this book was one that was easily put down. In reading this book, you know right from the beginning who the villain is, and the end is very predictable. There is nothing "gripping" enough in this book to keep the reader's attention.

This so-so book is going into the "To Be Donated" pile.

I found this book to be just as good as the first one, The Crystal Prophecy. This book takes up the story of Drew, Susan's brother. Ms. Tarantino's characterizations are thorough and in depth. You come to know and care about the people in her story. Her descriptions and her use of imagery enables you to visualize the world she's created in stunning detail. Both The Crystal Prophecy and The Crystal City are intense, detailed stories of good -vs- evil in a world in the far future. They contain multifaceted plots of suspense and tension interwoven with a budding timeless romance. I highly recommend both books.