I so agree with you. I likened this book to a 1970s made-for-tv movie. Descriptions like that belong to a different era. I had to check my calendar to make sure I hadn't slipped back to the '70s!nicole-adrianne wrote: ↑07 Dec 2019, 14:09 Tom and Kelly barely had a relationship, and I found the way Steve treated Sharon repulsive. For example, shortly after meeting, there's a line that reads "Steve shoved her cute little butt." Talk about the objectification of women!
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I think this author writes sibling relationships better than romantic ones. I preferred Cynthia's friendship with her brother Glenn far more than her romantic entanglements with Dan and Sky in the author's previous book (Cynthia and Dan: Cyber War) as well.AntonelaMaria wrote: ↑01 Dec 2019, 11:11 How do you feel about romance and relationships in this book? Would you categorize this book as a romance novel? What relationship was the most interesting one?
I wouldn't put this book in a romance genre. Maybe suspense/action. There was hardly any romance in it. Except for Kelly and Tom being married, and the possible relationship between Sharon and Steve. Speaking of Tom and Kelly's marriage I didn't feel the connection between them. I did love the relationship Kelly had with her brother Mike. I think that was my favorite relationship in the book.
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I obviously agree. I didn't like Cythia / Dan/ Sky situation either. Brother - sister bond is done so much better.ciecheesemeister wrote: ↑10 Dec 2019, 09:12I think this author writes sibling relationships better than romantic ones. I preferred Cynthia's friendship with her brother Glenn far more than her romantic entanglements with Dan and Sky in the author's previous book (Cynthia and Dan: Cyber War) as well.AntonelaMaria wrote: ↑01 Dec 2019, 11:11 How do you feel about romance and relationships in this book? Would you categorize this book as a romance novel? What relationship was the most interesting one?
I wouldn't put this book in a romance genre. Maybe suspense/action. There was hardly any romance in it. Except for Kelly and Tom being married, and the possible relationship between Sharon and Steve. Speaking of Tom and Kelly's marriage I didn't feel the connection between them. I did love the relationship Kelly had with her brother Mike. I think that was my favorite relationship in the book.
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I hadn't realized that it's the same author! The book covers do look similar now that I think about it. I'm interested to read Cyber War and compare it to EMP Honeymoon.ciecheesemeister wrote: ↑10 Dec 2019, 09:12I think this author writes sibling relationships better than romantic ones. I preferred Cynthia's friendship with her brother Glenn far more than her romantic entanglements with Dan and Sky in the author's previous book (Cynthia and Dan: Cyber War) as well.AntonelaMaria wrote: ↑01 Dec 2019, 11:11 How do you feel about romance and relationships in this book? Would you categorize this book as a romance novel? What relationship was the most interesting one?
I wouldn't put this book in a romance genre. Maybe suspense/action. There was hardly any romance in it. Except for Kelly and Tom being married, and the possible relationship between Sharon and Steve. Speaking of Tom and Kelly's marriage I didn't feel the connection between them. I did love the relationship Kelly had with her brother Mike. I think that was my favorite relationship in the book.
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I hope you enjoy it better than me. Let me know how did it go.Reynaa wrote: ↑10 Dec 2019, 13:18I hadn't realized that it's the same author! The book covers do look similar now that I think about it. I'm interested to read Cyber War and compare it to EMP Honeymoon.ciecheesemeister wrote: ↑10 Dec 2019, 09:12I think this author writes sibling relationships better than romantic ones. I preferred Cynthia's friendship with her brother Glenn far more than her romantic entanglements with Dan and Sky in the author's previous book (Cynthia and Dan: Cyber War) as well.AntonelaMaria wrote: ↑01 Dec 2019, 11:11 How do you feel about romance and relationships in this book? Would you categorize this book as a romance novel? What relationship was the most interesting one?
I wouldn't put this book in a romance genre. Maybe suspense/action. There was hardly any romance in it. Except for Kelly and Tom being married, and the possible relationship between Sharon and Steve. Speaking of Tom and Kelly's marriage I didn't feel the connection between them. I did love the relationship Kelly had with her brother Mike. I think that was my favorite relationship in the book.
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I'd put this book under cozy mystery if that category was available here. I don't think there is any benefit to delving too deeply into plot and characters as I think it was written as an easy read, like brain candy.AntonelaMaria wrote: ↑01 Dec 2019, 11:11 How do you feel about romance and relationships in this book? Would you categorize this book as a romance novel? What relationship was the most interesting one?
I wouldn't put this book in a romance genre. Maybe suspense/action. There was hardly any romance in it. Except for Kelly and Tom being married, and the possible relationship between Sharon and Steve. Speaking of Tom and Kelly's marriage I didn't feel the connection between them. I did love the relationship Kelly had with her brother Mike. I think that was my favorite relationship in the book.
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It certainly looks that way. I guess it was quite apparent to everyone.Stephanie Elizabeth wrote: ↑01 Dec 2019, 19:00 It seems that we are all on the same wavelength concerning Kelly and Tom's romance--or lack of.
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I think so too. Otherwise why would this be in romance genre if author didn't feel like it represent it enough?!Clorinda Donovan wrote: ↑13 Dec 2019, 10:12 The lack of romance is terrible because it always helps personalize a story. Besides, I suspect the author meant for a more romantic setting.
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