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A Wonderful Review of The Aura of Love!! |
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Kathy J Marsh |
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Jul 26, 07 - 10:38 PM |
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kathyjmarsh@aol.com |
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http://www.kathyjmarsh.com |
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Hi All,
I'm so excited about this review!! Please check it out.
Paperback: 408 pps
Publisher: Black Diva Publishing (May 2, 2007)
ISBN-10: 0977495000
ISBN- 13: 978-977495009
Kathy J. Marsh, author of short stories – Struck by Lightening and Wedding Interrupted and recent nominee at the Harlem Book Fair for an African American Literary Award in the Romance category – is deserving of the many kudos she has received for her first full length novel.
The Aura of love is a timeless story of love against enormous odds but it's told with a supernatural twist. Marsh has created loveable, rich characters in Jace and Remy. To the ordinary human eye they are both attractive African American professionals who seem to have a serious chemistry between them when they first meet. Those that share their secret – those known as Auralites, can see clearly that each is from a distinct coven with very different histories, histories which make them natural enemies. The star-crossed lovers find themselves having to choose between blood-ties and love-ties. Marsh uses allegory beautifully to illustrate the age old antagonist – prejudice and show how it affects our most intimate relationships – sometimes overtly and sometimes in ways we may keep hidden from ourselves.
The reading is thought provoking, funny ( I laughed out loud), and subtly sexy. The story is layered with plot and sub-plot as Jace pursues Remy (brothers take a lesson), family secrets are discovered and the true nature of both friend and relative is exposed. The continuity in the telling was solid. I found no I un-dotted nor T un-crossed (not that I was looking – wink/wink). After the first crescendo and there were a few, I was leery – I had quite a lot of book to go but I was pleasantly surprised. The reading was fast paced and held my attention until the very end. I found her narration fresh and witty. Sister may have you breaking out your dictionary. I think I learned a few new words .That's what it's all about for me though – I want to be enriched in some way when I read. I was not disappointed here. Well done Kathy Marsh.
Learn More about Kathy Marsh at www.kathyjmarsh.com
E-mail her at kathyjmarsh@aol.com
SST Rating 8 Page-turner - add this book and others by this author to my collection! (Recommended reading)
Until Next Time..... Happy Reading!
Reviewed by Terri E. Williams
Sisters Sippin' Tea Literary Group - Tulsa Chapter, Inc.
Kathy J Marsh
The Aura of Love
A 2007 IPPY Award Winner in Multicultural Fiction
Booking Matters Bestseller
www.kathyjmarsh.com
An amazing new voice with a brilliant, otherworldly concept that takes you deep into the issues of race, class, and gender.
--L.A. Banks, author of The Vampire Huntress Legends series |
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