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A review by amymarsdenauthor
In the Palm by Elna Holst
4.0
I think this is only the 2nd novella I've read, and I enjoyed it. I like the entire concept of being stranded on an island (not that I'd ever want it for myself) and I really love The Wild (TV show), so I decided to give this a go!
The opening line is probably one of the best I've ever read. It sets the tone for the main character (I won't give her name away since it's not revealed until towards the end) who I really liked. I love a good snarky POV.
I do wish it was longer, but I think that's more to do with me than the actual novella. I prefer long novels in general.
I liked the ending, surprisingly. I initially wanted the opposite of what happened, but when she eventually remembered more it made sense.
I'm in two minds about the actual romance though. I don't know if this is just me, but if I'd woken up stranded on a deserted island and had to cut my hand off, I wouldn't immediately be thinking about jumping in bed with the first woman I see. It all happened very suddenly. I think that's because it's a novella though, less time for development all round.
3.5 stars, rounded up.
The opening line is probably one of the best I've ever read. It sets the tone for the main character (I won't give her name away since it's not revealed until towards the end) who I really liked. I love a good snarky POV.
I do wish it was longer, but I think that's more to do with me than the actual novella. I prefer long novels in general.
I liked the ending, surprisingly. I initially wanted the opposite of what happened, but when she eventually remembered more it made sense.
I'm in two minds about the actual romance though. I don't know if this is just me, but if I'd woken up stranded on a deserted island and had to cut my hand off, I wouldn't immediately be thinking about jumping in bed with the first woman I see. It all happened very suddenly. I think that's because it's a novella though, less time for development all round.
3.5 stars, rounded up.