3rd Runner Up
Addie Alger in Your Alibi by Annie Dean
When it comes to contemporary heroines, I prefer them spunky. That’s how I think of Addie. In spite of rather bizarre situations in her life, she reads eerily normal, talks like any number of women I know, and is refreshing in a world of angst-ridden heroines.
2nd Runner Up
Antonia in Twist of Honor by Karen Welss
This is my sole choice this year where I’m picking a heroine I actually liked less than the hero, though I still found her characterization rich and believable. There was a lot about Antonia that could have rubbed me the wrong way, but in the end, the author made her down-to-earth, devout without ramming it down my throat, intelligent and empathetic.
1st Runner Up
Friday Maxwell in Shadow Vision by Samantha Storm
Spunky heroine #2. Six months after reading this, I still remember how funny she was, how sharp her commentary. This was a heroine who knew how to kick ass and take no prisoners, without losing her personality or femininity. I still regret that the rest of the story didn’t match the potential Friday had. I keep hoping that another story will come out that gives it to her.
And my favorite heroine of the books I reviewed this year is:
Elinor Montoya in
Snowdance by Sarita Leone
Elinor has a slight advantage over other heroines I read this year. I was treated to reading about her entire life, and thus, got to know her far better than I did any other female character I read. I’m okay with the fact that maybe the dialogue wasn’t the most natural-sounding. I was in her head enough, and I got to see so many pivotal moments of her life, that she’s an old friend regardless. Thinking of her simply makes me smile.
Now it’s your turn to tell me your favorite heroines of the year! Who made you laugh? Cry? Hold your breath? I’m looking for recs, so lay ‘em on me!
2 comments:
Thank you so much for your kind comments about TWIST OF HONOR, and for nominating Antonia as one of your favorite heroines for 2007.
I'm really honored, and tickled pink that you liked (and found sympathetic) the characters who lived inside my imagination for such a long time.
best regards,
Karin
I am thrilled and honored to learn Elinor is your favorite heroine of 2007!
To know she's touched the hearts and minds of readers is a joy that defies words. Thank you for giving me the pleasure of knowing Elinor made an impact on you.
Again, thank you! You've truly made my day! :)
~Sarita
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