Goodreads (Community Review – “Just a music lover”)
Lil Gluckstern (Dec 14, 2011)
“This book… acts as the prelude to the glory days that make up the Valley now. Technical espionage, very arcane financial gimmicks… building tension to a point where I couldn’t put it down.”
Highlights: Rich, well-researched settings across Silicon Valley, Jackson Hole, Cebu, and Hawaii. Strong tension, immersive travel sequences, and compelling action.
Amazon (U.S. Reviews)
Jay Cashing (Jan 5, 2012) – ★★★★★
“Romance. Intrigue. Espionage. Action. Double‑crossing. Beautiful locations… Don’t be too concerned… it is more romance than that. Men, don’t get hung up on the ‘romance,’ as this action/adventure ride comes with everything you want!”
Feedback:
- Genre blend praised—appeals to both romance and thriller fans.
- Vivid locations and well-developed characters.
- Fast pacing keeps readers hooked.
pbrassfield (Apr 12, 2012) – ★★★☆☆
“I thoroughly enjoyed this… Poe’s literary description of places I had been were right on.… It kept me coming back to continue reading…”
Feedback:
- Solid vacation read.
- Strong descriptive work, particularly appealing to those familiar with the locales.
Susan L. (May 31, 2013) – ★★★☆☆
“It was fun to read about local locations…
Overall Reader Sentiment
- Immersive, researched settings — readers feel transported to historical Silicon Valley, Wyoming, Hawaii, Philippines.
- Blended appeal — the mix of espionage, romance, and action satisfies diverse tastes.
- Compelling pacing — many couldn’t put it down, citing sustained engagement.
Here are some real reader reviews for Silicon Seduction that showcase what people are saying:
Goodreads (Community Review – “Just a music lover”)
Lil Gluckstern (Dec 14, 2011)
“This book… acts as the prelude to the glory days that make up the Valley now. Technical espionage, very arcane financial gimmicks… building tension to a point where I couldn’t put it down.”
Highlights: Rich, well-researched settings across Silicon Valley, Jackson Hole, Cebu, and Hawaii. Strong tension, immersive travel sequences, and compelling action.
Amazon (U.S. Reviews)
Jay Cashing (Jan 5, 2012) – ★★★★★
“Romance. Intrigue. Espionage. Action. Double‑crossing. Beautiful locations… Don’t be too concerned… it is more romance than that. Men, don’t get hung up on the ‘romance,’ as this action/adventure ride comes with everything you want!”
Feedback:
- Genre blend praised—appeals to both romance and thriller fans.
- Vivid locations and well-developed characters.
- Fast pacing keeps readers hooked.
pbrassfield (Apr 12, 2012) – ★★★☆☆
“I thoroughly enjoyed this… Poe’s literary description of places I had been were right on.… It kept me coming back to continue reading…”
Feedback:
- Solid vacation read.
- Strong descriptive work, particularly appealing to those familiar with the locales.
Susan L. (May 31, 2013) – ★★★☆☆
“It was fun to read about local locations… I was distracted by the grammatical errors throughout the book. Also, I felt that it jumped around too much in the narrative.”
Critiques:
- Occasional grammatical slip-ups and disjointed pacing.
- Despite flaws, the overall story is satisfying.
Overall Reader Sentiment
Strengths
- Immersive, researched settings — readers feel transported to historical Silicon Valley, Wyoming, Hawaii, Philippines.
- Blended appeal — the mix of espionage, romance, and action satisfies diverse tastes.
- Compelling pacing — many couldn’t put it down, citing sustained engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Technical missteps — some narrative jumps and grammar issues can disrupt flow.
- Talking to two audiences — balancing genres means it doesn’t fully satisfy espionage purists or romance fanatics exclusively.
Final Take
If you enjoy fast-paced thrillers with romantic overtones, set against vividly described mid‑20th century scenes, readers generally find Silicon Seduction engaging and well crafted—despite occasional grammatical rough spots and pacing shifts. It’s consistently called a “juicy genre‑bending tale” .
Would you like more reader feedback from Goodreads or Barnes & Noble, or perhaps an excerpt from the book itself or an analysis of one of those narrative shifts?
Final Take
If you enjoy fast-paced thrillers with romantic overtones, set against vividly described mid‑20th century scenes, readers generally find Silicon Seduction engaging and well crafted—despite occasional grammatical rough spots and pacing shifts. It’s consistently called a “juicy genre‑bending tale” .Book reviews will be posted on this page.
“As the title implies, Silicon Seduction is a novel with a split personality; it’s part high‑tech spy thriller, part sunny California romance. M.K. Poe’s debut attempts to transcend a single genre, but at times reads like two separate books under one cover. Each aspect of the story is true to its genre.” ~ BlueInk Review