Last Kiss in Venice Review

"To save all she has worked for, she must fight for her love and 

the right to survive. . ."

Beside a bridge over a canal in Venice, Charlie is spellbound not only by Caitlin’s absolute beauty but also by what seems like a mythical bond between them. The more he knows about her, the more mysterious she becomes. As they finally admit their love to each other in Paris, it looks like the start of Happily Ever After. But neither of them realizes that this is just the start of a heart-wrenching journey.

After a lifetime of searching, Caitlin finally finds her true love, settles down in the beautiful rolling countryside of outback Australia, and starts to raise a family, but her enemy is never far away. She loves Charlie deeply and is certain he is her soul mate, but she knows she can never reveal her secret; he must never know who she really is, and that is her downfall. Information in the hands of her enemy brings her life crashing down around her. 

“Last Kiss in Venice is a reinterpretation of one of China’s most famous love stories, ‘Legend of the White Snake’. It is a supernatural love epic that encompasses both eastern and western culture to tell a story of love and hate, loyalty and betrayal, revenge and justice. This cocktail of oriental magic, vampires, and sword fights is a legend not easily forgotten."

Last Kiss in Venice is a self published novel by Author Martin Chu Shui.

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~ MY REVIEW ~

For those of you who do not know, Legend of the White Snake is a tale that began in China many, many years ago. Earliest tellings were that of a horror story but, over time it has transformed into a well know story of eternal love. Martin Chu Shui has created his own modern day adaptation of this same story--and he has done a wonderful job. He has brought his own perspective and originality to this story making it more captivating for the readers of today. The characters are well worked, portraying the new and the old quite nicely. I especially liked the portrayal of Lady White Snake (Caitlin) and her ever protective Green Snake (Alice). There is added tension and excitement as Caitlin fights vampires and government operatives in order to protect her love. Even with all of these modern day additions, the original story still shines through. You get the best of both worlds so to speak. This story in essence shows what it is to truly love--that love has no boundaries--even across lifetimes. Martin Chu Shui's rendition is truly an epic one. The wording is a bit rocky in parts but it does not take away from the heart of the story. If you are a fan of fantasy, romance and culture, I recommend giving this book a try. I am quite sure you won't be disappointed.