Title: Enter Venus: A Fairy Tale for Adults
Author: Sondra Luger
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Pages: 176
ISBN: 978-1-52462-552-8
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Mythology
Reviewed by: Jennifer Weiss
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Jane, a spiritual woman, is married to Alan, the romantic sort of man; one would think they would have the perfect marriage. But Jane and Alan’s marriage has fallen into a routine of boredom and predictability. Venus, the Goddess of Love, herself has decided to come to help rekindle the love between these two people and hopefully save their marriage. However after her arrival on earth, her magic gets a little out of hand and the masterpieces house within the Frick mansion gain a life of their own, and Jane finds herself in the middle of their enjoyment. The story quickly takes the couple away from the streets of New York to the streets of Venice, Italy.
Enter Venus is a book that will easily become a favorite among readers. This modern myth has many elements that make it a highly enjoyable read. Readers start off with the development of the couple and learn how mundane their relationship seems to have gotten, but then are thrown into this whirlwind of odd characters and events that propel the story along. Readers will find it easy to relate to both Jane as well as Alan through their struggles and desires for the marriage. This story shows a different side to Venus as one who has all good intentions with her actions despite causing chaos in her wake.
Author Sondra Luger has a magical talent for words; she weaves a mystical tale that keeps readers entertained and wondering what will happen to Jane and Alan next. Throughout the story the reader constantly wonders if their marriage will survive this interesting experience, or will it crumble even further. It is easy for the reader to get lost in this world and lose a few hours among the twists and turns. Luger creates powerful characters not only in Jane and Alan, but also the various counts, barons, Gods, Goddesses and other beings. They all come to life through Luger’s words; the story plays out visually for the reader as their eyes scan the pages. Some people would say fairy tales are for children, but Sondra creates a fairy tale perfect for an adult audience to enjoy.
Luger’s writing is very clean and crisp. The story isn’t filled with unnecessary information or “fluff,” each scene transitions well into the next and doesn’t feel chopped up or thrown together. One could tell she took the time to fine tune and present readers with the best story. The ending wraps things up in a nice bow and doesn’t leave readers with more questions or wondering what they had just read.
Enter Venus is a highly well written novel that readers of all genres would enjoy because it has a little bit of something for everyone. It will become a book that readers will recommend to their friends and family. Overall, Luger creates a story unique to her style, but also keeps some elements of the mythos around Venus true.
