Mini-Review: Rapunzel Let Down by Regina Doman

Summary: A teen summer romance in New England has disastrous consequences when the daring son of a conservative senator forms a secret relationship with the isolated daughter of a reclusive scientist. A modern retelling of the classic tale 'Rapunzel.'

Mini-Review:  This summary, taken from Amazon, does not begin to do the drama of this book justice.  The book is a gripping tale of one nightmare after another for the two young lovers: the boy goes to jail for statutory rape; the girl flees her mother who would force her to abort her babies.  Even when they find each other again, the trouble does not stop, as the jealously "protective" mother devises the most heinous of punishments for the daring boy who stole her daughter's heart.

Past all the action and stomach-churning tension is a story of redemption, where selfish love grows into something sacred and self-sacrificing.

Definitely something not suitable for younger teens, but with a terrific message told in a unique and memorable way.

Buy on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Rapunzel-Let-Down-fairy-retold/dp/0982767773

Alex O'Donnell and the 40 Cyberthieves by Regina Doman

Summary (from Amazon): When his computer hacker dad discovers a secret website, Alex O'Donnell and his girlfriend Kateri become embroiled in a mystery that leads to sudden wealth, and murder. A modern retelling of the classic Arabian Nights tale Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

Review:

My teenage daughter and I love Regina's Fairy Tale series, and 40 Cyberthieves doesn't disappoint. Although Regina calls it a technothriller, it's a refreshing change from the over-adrenalined, constant danger, singles-only novel you usually associate with the genre. The characters are ones you can relate to on an everyday level. In fact, I was feeling very in tune with Kateri as I cleaned house that day. However, the adventure is still engrossing, the romance strong, and the heroes just enough larger than life that you can enjoy a happy escape from reality.



Attention Government Regulators: I bought this book, and I'm not even counting it off as a business expense. It was entertaining and I want people to know it. So there. Nyah!