The Book of Ivy
by Amy Engel
In The Book of Ivy, a bride goes through with an arranged marriage with an ulterior motive: she’s been assigned to kill her husband. Doesn’t that sound like a thrilling read? I thought so, which is why I bought a copy of the book, even though it’s a futuristic novel, a setting that usually frightens me away.
The first chapter was very exciting to read, but unfortunately, as the book continued, my interest waned. While technically a good writer who balances the practical with the creative, Amy Engel didn’t divert from the usual conventions of science fiction novels. As you read it, whatever you guess might happen does happen. Also, I bought the paperback version, and while a kindle version usually warns readers when a book is part of a series, mine did not. This book ends on a serious cliffhanger, so if you like it, head on out to the bookstore for the sequel!
The first chapter was very exciting to read, but unfortunately, as the book continued, my interest waned. While technically a good writer who balances the practical with the creative, Amy Engel didn’t divert from the usual conventions of science fiction novels. As you read it, whatever you guess might happen does happen. Also, I bought the paperback version, and while a kindle version usually warns readers when a book is part of a series, mine did not. This book ends on a serious cliffhanger, so if you like it, head on out to the bookstore for the sequel!