Amber Townsend’s Reviews > An Honored Vow > Status Update

Finally a whisper of the writing from the first two books. I’m engaged with the story and don’t want to stop. There’s fewer repeated phrases. I know Blair is a good writer, her first two books is proof. Maybe that’s why this books is so disappointing, knowing how GOOD Blair *can* write.

“Jaw cocked to the side” is another overused phrase. Every 15 pages, on average, “disappeared in a flash of light” is used. I’m no editor, or even proofreader. I’m not even picky about genres I read. I could even ignore some plot holes. I really wish Blair could have sprung for a more in depth editor.

I’m 25 pages in and feeling frustrated. I don’t expect perfect grammar by any means, but there is a massive overuse of “flash of light” and “tendrils.” I really wish the author would get in touch with an in-depth editor. The story is weakened by repeated phrases. The first book was rife with it, but the second and third less so.