Okay, I have to admit I’ve never watched or read Outlander although I have read many books with that type of theme. So I wanted to see what all the hype was about when I received a chance to read this new book that is out in ebook and paperback format now for review. It seemed like the perfect opportunity to get a taste of Scotland and James Fraser. Plus this book sounded a lot of fun!
Finding Fraser by kc dyer
Publisher: Berkley
Publication Date: February 26, 2016 + May 3, 2016
Sold by: Penguin Group (USA) LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B01C9379K4
I met Jamie Fraser when I was nineteen years old. He was tall, red-headed, and at our first meeting at least, a virgin. He was, in fact, the perfect man.
That he was fictional hardly entered into it…
On the cusp of thirty, Emma Sheridan is desperately in need of a change. After a string of failed relationships, she can admit that no man has ever lived up to her idea of perfection: the Scottish fictional star of romantic fantasies the world over—James Alexander Malcolm MacKenzie Fraser.
Her ideal man might be ripped from the pages of a book, but Emma hopes that by making one life-altering decision she might be able to turn fiction into fact. After selling all her worldly possessions, Emma takes off for Scotland with nothing but her burgeoning travel blog to confide in.
But as she scours the country’s rolling green hills and crumbling castles, Emma discovers that in searching for her own Jamie Fraser, she just might find herself.
My Thoughts on Finding Fraser by kc dyer
What happens when you take someone who is having a rough patch in their life and decides they need to find more excitement? Maybe even head out for a trip to find the perfect man? Even if that person is based on a fictional character, it sounds like a good idea, right?
This author took a creative spark and some literary license and crafted a humorous look at the lengths some of us will go to to find the perfect man. Creating a character like Emma, who decides to blog her actions and trip, much to the chagrin of her sister, Emma started her excursion off with a bang.
We meet plenty of interesting characters along the way and enjoy Emma’s blog posts. With her eye on the goal of finding her Fraser, she ends up in some sticky situations.
Amusement and humorous situations abound in this quirky read. The author captures the true life situations that can happen when traveling alone to a foreign country; learning to figure out systems and who to trust. Plus enjoying the history of the land and the difference in cultures as well.
There are some things that I have loved about this book but there are a few that really annoyed me. For one, Emma is so focused on finding the perfect Fraser that she allows herself to be weak and shallow. Plus not seeing what’s in front of her face is most likely obvious to most people reading this story.
But, I love the ending. It was fun and humorous and you wanted to cheer when she finally realized what was in front of her. Falling in love with the land and the guy, we can only hope she is finally satisfied with life.
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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