Ami's Hoard

2.75 stars rounded up

The Good Parts

I definitely thought there was chemistry between Millie and Parker; despite their arguments and his stance that he had become too cynical. As much as I usually despise hot & cold attitude in their relationship, I have to admit that some scenes amused the hell out of me. For example the part where Parker provides references to Millie when he asks her for a date. Man, that one was a hoot! Or when Millie and Parker go for their date. That one also quite entertaining. Other moments also provide tenderness -- like Parker helping Millie with her nightmare, or the parts with Parker with his grandfather. Thought the latter was more heartbreaking than sweet.

The Bad Parts

I have never cared about politics -- even my own country's. Being a non-American reader, I totally have no understanding about Parker and Millie's works. I have no idea what they are trying to do. I have no frame of reference about what they are talking about or referring to. My eyes just glaze over.

Unfortunately, their work is integral to who and what they are. I mean, when Millie snapped at Parker because she didn't like his decision, I didn't understand why. WHY would that make her angry? What was wrong with that policy? Why would a thing one character did made everyone went to frenzy? I. Just. Didn't. Get. It.

You could say that I spend most of the times crunching my forehead in confusion or well, skimming a lot. I tried not to let it get to me but it did dampen my reading enjoyment and I lost connection with the couples.

I might still consider book #2 though, because it looks like the topic is more about political scandal? Maybe that would be easier for me to understand...