What an unexpected surprise!
340672
Loved every moment of this fun-to-read book. Adore the cast and the dynamics between them. Looking forward to 2nd installment, disappointed that Audrey looks to be the love interest, but I will go with it.
2061837
I loved this book. . .great novel and a surprise!  i bought this book on a whim, which doesn't usually turn out to be a good decision.  But was very pleasantly surprised!  The writing was very good.  The storyline was interesting and unpredictable and attention-holding.  Highly recommend if you are looking for a good read, steady, non-violent read.
391215
I just accidentally borrowed this book.  To my delighted surprise, I loved it...  Now I'm going to have to find everything else by this author!
1475937
I was actually really surprised by this book. I didn't think I'd like it, but I really did!
3899874
I found this to be a wonderful surprise! It had me totally engrossed and had a great ending that I really never saw coming!
2105234
What a great surprise this book was! This is not the type of books I normally read (space adventure) but this book was extremely well written and flowed. It was fun, funny, and kept you engaged the whole time. Plus for the length of it, it was one of the best book purchases I have made. Characters and story line play connect the dots the whole time but with surprises and humor the whole way. Great book. Take a chance, you will love it!
3573488
I was really surprised by how much I loved this book. I had never heard of this author but her writing is really good!
4507346
I wasn't expecting much but I thought it sounded interesting. Boy, was I wrong! I couldn't put it down, one of the most interesting and well written stories I have read in a long time, and I read a lot! I didn't want it to end!
1913030
I always check out at least three books from the library, and read them in the order of which I think I will be most interesting. Isabel's Daughter, I'm sorry to say, was the last book - and it should have been the first! I started the book at bedtime one night and ended up reading until 1 A.M. I was hooked!
This book is a fascinating tale, combining a young woman's modern life with her ancient roots. The people, the landscape, the beliefs are all brought to life by Hendricks' spellbinding voice. This book is truly an unexpected surprise and I look forward to reading more from this author.
3071239
Really a surprise!  Very well done and everyone fit perfectly!
305761
Not at all what I thought it would be. Don't really KNOW what I expected, but this book was so surprising...it blew me away! A collection of interconnected short stories where each "chapter" introduces new characters, but also weaves in some previous ones in such a devious way that you are basically left with your mouth hanging open. I absolutely LOVED this book! I won't give away too much of the plot...that would really ruin it for everyone (because you HAVE to read this book!)...but let's just say there is a bunch, and I mean a BUNCH of money involved. A cast of the most misfit characters I've ever met (and yes, you'll feel like you met them too when you're finished). Ross' way of writing is hilarious...you'll catch yourself either laughing or shaking your head because you just GET it! Highly recommended. Great job Ross (now, seriously...where's the money?).
1182644
A total surprise and a very welcome surprise.  I can usually hear what the music will sound like based on my familiarity with the musicians and the review given in DownBeat Magazine. That review sold me and then of course the music was more than I expected. A excellent release!  we need more music from this group and soon.
305793
Wow! This book really did take me by surprise, and it was definitely a stunner. The book appears to be a sweet story of two divorced people finding love again after a chance meeting. As I read about their developing relationship, I found myself kind of shaking my head - incredible chemistry, great sex, him pushing her for increasing intimacy, all virtually immediately - really? It seemed over the top and unbelievable, but I pushed through the book despite that, and I never really had a clear suspicion of what the bigger picture was. And then came the big surprise - and it was HUGE!

The story is told from the perspective of Perla, and her point of view, insecurities, and issues are all too clear. She is wounded by her divorce from her "one and only" and is saddled with debt that causes her to work multiple jobs, etc. Matt is an over-the-top wealthy doctor, but the author doesn't really allow us to see much about him other than the fact that he seems too good to be true.

As far as the plot goes, it is absolutely essential to read to the end of the book - what a cliffhanger! My only fear is that the author does such a good job of leading you down the "sweet romance" path, that some readers might stop reading before they get to the end - DON'T DO THAT! The story of Perla and Matt is far more complex than it appears on the surface, and I can't wait to find out what happens next!

*I received an ARC of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.*
3312688
I wasn't expecting much from this book, it was three bucks and not my typical read. I was totally impressed. First of all- the world building was interesting. Not too much to bog me down but more then enough to be excited. The characters  were realistic, none of them flat, all of them had a past that affected their personalities and choices. I read a lot of teen fantasy and get so sick of the one dimensional, cereal box girls/boys/parents. This was a refreshing change. Totally worth my time and gave me a new world to play with in my head. Also- I can't believe how thought provoking it was. I mean come on, a book that actually makes me think afterwards? Not what I expected from this genre, I'm looking forward to the next.
314363
Wow! This book caught me unawares, surprised me in a good way. As soon as I finished it, I went out and bought the rest of the series. I seriously hope someone in TV/film reads this first book!
4496546
This book was not what I was expecting at all, but it was certainly a pleasant surprise! I loved, loved, loved it and couldn't put it down! As a precaution: be ready for lots of "f-bombs" and explicit language, and a rather disappointing ending (in my opinion). However, I would recommend it to anyone!
4258931
Not what I expected! But it ended up being very good!