Customer Reviews

Savage Dance

5 star:		(7)
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3 star:		(1)
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I have to disagree with the 5 star reviews. It's not that this isn't an interesting story. It is. And for that I'll give it 3 stars; but it certainly has issues that prevent me recommending it, including: A rape of the heroine AFTER she makes love with the hero; a love scene that was awkward and not well written; and some plot elements that weren't believable.

It is set in Nebraska in 1821, and tells the story of Kiriki, an 18-year-old half-breed Pawnee girl who was the product of a soldier's rape of her Pawnee mother. Raised with the Pawnee, as the chief's only daughter, Kiriki's childhood dream is to one day be married to a white man (bizarre under the circumstances) and to be freed from the hard days of labor that are a part of the Pawnee woman's life (also bizarre as she was raised to that life). Sun Eagle is the eldest son of another tribe's chief. Once he sees Kiriki, with her blue eyes and lighter skin, he falls in love and wants her for his wife. Although Kiriki gives herself to Sun Eagle, she initially resists the marriage he asks her father for because she is holding out for a white man who can take her away from the drudgery (or at least that's what we are asked to believe).

Sun Eagle's tribe believes in a pagan human sacrifice of a beautiful young woman, though Sun Eagle has vowed to end the practice when he becomes chief. His brother, Brown Bear, twisted in his thinking and always jealous of Sun Eagle, has a dream that convinces him Kiriki is to be the tribe's next sacrifice. Then too, taking Sun Eagle's woman appeals to Brown Bear.

Here are the other things that were strange or unbelievable, even contrived: (1) The lovemaking scene between Kiriki and Sun Eagle was awkward. There is no way all that could be going on at one time with just one man's hands and body involved. Sorry but it just wouldn't happen. I also thought the way he chose to breach her maidenhead was odd and not at all appealing. (2) When she is abducted, her father (who loves her) gives up the search for her after barely trying, not even going to Sun Eagle's village. Can't see that happening. (3) Kiriki believed Brown Bear's lies even though he committed murder, rape and abduction. No heroine is that stupid. (4) The author moves the story along by using the introspection to tell you what's going on. It didn't seem believable that each character would always guess right while speculating on what was happening; finally (5) while burnt, stabbed and otherwise injured and barely able to sit a horse, Sun Eagle rescues Kiriki, makes love to her and then rides all day and night. Sorry, ain't happening. Oh yes, then there is the emergency C-section without benefit of any sterilization or medication. And, a short time later, she's up and talking as if nothing happened. Please.

For some great Western historical romance that sizzles but is more believable, see my Best Western Romances list: [...]

Savage Dance is a book that gets your imagination going. Imagining the handsome Chief rescuing the half breed girl painted vivid pictures in my mind. This one's not to be missed.

As always, Cassie Edwards writes the best books and I thoroughly enjoy reading most of everything she's written.

Dear Mrs Edwards, This book was one of the first romance novels that I had ever read, I borrowed it from my library, and everyday for the past 5 years I have been looking to purchase this book. It is so moving and it keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole way through. Please ask your publisher to publish a few more copies because I really would like to have one, this is collection item. Thank you. I recommend this book for everyone.

One nite Late in bed i couldn't go to sleep well my mom kept her books in my room, i had never been a big reader but once i started reading this book i couldn't put it down, it was sunrise before i could put it down.I had hour sleep and i just had to read more. Well i've been a collecting Cassie Edwards books for 3 years now, and they keep getting better.

Dear, Mrs.Edwards I started off by reading Savage Innocense and I have not been able to put your Savage Series down yet. I can't hardly wait six months for them to come out. Savage Dance was one of your best yet. Keep them coming. I love them all. You are one of greatest romance novelist that I have ever read.

By chance I found this book in a used book store - It is wonderful and a must for Cassie Edwards readers. Again Cassie Edwards has opened the doorway to the past and placed her readers into the book itself. If you are having trouble finding this book try a used book store. Im going to try to find it again. Enjoy the love shared by to people who dont care what others think

This book is a must have in every Cassie Edwards collection of books. I reccomend it to anyone. It's for the person who is in love with that warrior that you want to meet someday or you allready have? But I really truly love this book. I'm not lending it to anyone... well maybe?!?