General Information
Publisher: Edward Vukovic
Year of publication: February
2, 2016
Number of chapters: 52
Number of pages: 396
Plot summary: (blurb)
Ziva’s love of coffee is double-edged. Throughout her life,
she gives her talent freely to those desperate for a glimpse into destiny’s
promise. Predicting the future with chilling accuracy, she understands the cost
and has sworn never to divine her own truth. Having fled the economic
aftershocks of the Balkan war, she struggles adjusting to her new life and
clings to the remnants of her past, until she meets Isaac. Against her better
judgement, Ziva ‘reads’ for herself and what she sees will change her life
irrevocably.
Positive points
This story is written in first person perspective with
multiple POVs. First person perspective is very common these days, but not all
authors can pull it off. Vukovic, on the other hand, has used this perspective to
the max to create a deep POV for each of the characters. I enjoyed becoming
each character as the story unfolded. I became emotionally connected to each
one of them and am not ashamed to admit I shed a tear or two. Hats off to the
author for that.
The story is not action packed, but this was not its
intention. It is a story about real people having to deal with real-life
situations and how they connect with each other in a community. It kept my
interest throughout the story and I found it a really good read. I would
recommend this book to anyone who likes this type of story.
Negative points
The most obvious negative point is this book needs to be
proofread. I did find mistakes that could easily be corrected by a professional
edit. This did not in any way take away the enjoyment of the story, but with a
story this good, it seems a shame not to make it perfect.
What makes this book unique
I loved the way the characters were introduced in a clear
and separate fashion and how they intertwined into each other's lives. This had
me guessing what would happen next from one chapter to the next.
Overall impression
A great story with very real people. Believable and
emotional.
My rating
I would love to give this five stars, but have to deduct one
star for the editing issues.
Available at:
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Meet the author
Edward Vukovic is a Melbourne-based writer and novelist. He
has work published across numerous publications including The Journal, The
Adviser, The Roar and Shoot Farken. When he's not writing about his poor
parenting skills or fantasy football you will most likely find him hurling
instructions at the television, steadfast in his belief that the players of
whatever sport he's watching at the time are actually listening to his ranting.
Edward is married to his wonderful and talented wife Vesna
and is a proud, if sometimes bewildered, father to his amazing son Oliver.
Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RutegerJones
Website: http://www.edwardvukovic.com
