Love triangles are so 2008. In addition, having one love interest is overdone too. The only author who seems to understand this development is Rebekah L. Purdy. That’s why she implemented a love square, and although it wasn’t done very well, she still started a revolution. If you ever read a book with a love square, know that Rebekah Purdy started it.
Salome Montgomery has long feared winter, ever since she nearly died eleven years ago, having fallen through a frozen pond at her grandparents’ estate. That day, she heard voices to “stay away,” but of course, certain circumstances bring her back to her grandparents’ estate. The voices are still there, and they warn of an evil that will kill Salome. Additionally, Salome must decide which of three boys to trust. From beautiful and arrogant Nevin, long-time crush Colton, to protective Gareth, Salome’s putting her heart on the line regardless of who she chooses. The only question is, will Salome also be putting her life on the line?
Salome annoyed the hell out of me. All she did for the first ninety-seven percent of the book was chase around her three love interests. She was oblivious to the fact that two of her love interests were using her. Additionally, Salome is incredibly weak and lazy. She always said that she was “researching,” yet I never saw her thinking about how to overcome the curse. Boy-obsessed Salome was too boy crazy to think about saving her own life. Gareth had to save her butt every single time she went out the door. Note to Salome: it’s important to be able to defend yourself!
The plot could have been paced much better. Although I’m pretty sure the lack of research done by Salome played a huge part, The Winter People started slowly. The first winter took over half the length of the book. During that winter, the only development is a romantic development. Salome doesn’t learn anything about the curse. In fact, the only time that anything happens is near the very end of the book. I guess the author realized that she had to resolve the plot somewhere before The Winter People could reach a thousand pages. I’m very thankful that the book ended before I ripped it up.
Now, while I personally did not enjoy The Winter People, I still believe that it’s worth a read. The good parts might be sparse, but they are done well. The Winter People is a perfect read during winter break, so be sure to buy it before then!
Rating: 4 out of 10
Publisher: Entangled Teen (September 2nd, 2014)
Source: Netgalley
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ISBN #: 9781622663682
Length: 320 pages (Hardcover)
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