Good stuff but predictable There is a certain charm about Gena Showalter's stories even though you can sort of guess the bare bones of the characters and plot without even opening the book. Girl - 25 (or looks it), virgin, headstrong and unusual looks, usually baring a tasteful tattoo. Bloke - rugged, overbaring, overprotective warrior/adventurer type who is instantly besotted with the heroine and spends a great deal of the story coming to terms with his feelings and persuading her to do the same. Somebody threatens the girl and... more info
Fantastic!! Considering I had never read a book by this author before and purchased on the spur of the moment - I was really impressed! I love mythology based stories and found this added a new twist on what I have previously read. I liked the characters and really got involved with the story. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes both romantic leads to have guts and real presence, whilst finding their way to each other. I have since ordered some other books by this author and I think after reading "The Nymph... more info
Easy read This book is such a quick read, I got through it in a day. The story itself is very enjoyable, though I think Ms Showalter borrowed a few of her characterisations from Sharon Shinn's excellent 'Archangel'. Nevertheless, for a great holiday read this book is great and definately the best of the three Atlantis books.
worth less than a one star Worse than a B-rated movie, it does not even deserve a one star. Plot is weak. Story-telling quality is annoyingly designed just for titillation at the expense of quality. Not worth the money in buying it no matter how cheap.
