ONCE A GYPSY was nothing like I thought it was going to be. That isn't bad, but it was not the book I thought I was going to read which is kinda funny considering I just re-read the blurb and it describes the book exactly. I don't know why I thought it was going to be different.

Although I really enjoyed the characters in ONCE A GYPSY I felt that they got lost in the story. There was a lot to get through and a lot going on at once which made it hard to focus on the characters themselves. The good thing is that we get a lot of information about Helena's family and their Traveller lifestyle. Since the book is ONCE A GYPSY it was good to get a feel for everything that Helena is considering leaving behind.

The romance between Helena and Graham was cute, but I didn't totally feel the romance for a lot of the book. Helena has a lot to work out within herself before she will let herself be with Graham, but she gets there. Graham was always pretty strong in his want for Helena, but there is the need he has for her powers behind everything he does. I just wish there was more sparks between the two throughout the book.

I got through ONCE A GYPSY and had no problem keeping my attention in the book, but it didn't really leave me with a yearning to read more of Helena's story. We will see how I feel when book two comes out.

* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. ( )

Once a Gypsy by Danica Winters
Interesting story and the legends that the book follows. I usually only read contemporary romance and as this is a bit out my normal genre I found it refreshing for a change.
Learning about being blessed the ability of psychic makes you think.
Some of the slang words take a bit to get used to but after a while it's common. Helena is there to pick up her father when the old man that comes out of the prison approaches her. She finally realizes it is him after the phrase he tells her.
She is so devastated and she's a traveler. Love details and how it's written to make you feel like you can see what the author is seeing in her eyes. So picturesque. Love learning new words and about different new places to me.
She's not sure she wants to work at the estate but while their father was in prison their mother borrowed a lot of money from others who'd be calling to collect any day... Graham has made it possible to hire the both of them, her father will do handyman chores and she will prepare the house for the onslaught of guests that are to arrive soon.
Helena can see the future and some scenes take her by surprise....she can't wait to take her exams and go to the university.
Graham has to divulge the secret he's been hiding from her-he's not sure she's ready to hear it...
Love herbs and cures some have and learning about them. Enjoyed this book so much I can't wait for the next one.
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