Book Review for Eyes of the Beholder by Swinn Daniels

I received this book for free. This does not impact my review in any shape or form.

Eyes of the Beholder, by Swinn Daniels, is a contemporary romance about an aspiring photographer named Juliette Burns, daughter of the famous Jack Burns. She applies for an assistant position for Saxon Payne, a world famous photographer whose talent stems from the darkness in his past. When the two meet, it’s love at first sight, and from then on, they resolve to stay by each other, no matter the obstacles that come their way.

The couple, as well as their friends, were likable. There wasn’t any drama that stemmed from their interactions with each other (other than Cassie, who’s just a mean girl, not an actual threat). I enjoyed the scenes between Saxon and Juliette, and although their relationship was fast paced, it was healthy. It seemed that things will take a darker turn later on, but for the most part, this was an okay romance.

I certainly appreciate how open everyone was with each other. Even though they acted over the top every now and then, there’s an acceptance with each of them, rather than tolerance. They all have a strong connection to art, and through it they celebrate the human body, sexuality, and love. It’s a far cry from America’s rigid standards on sexuality, but I’m certainly happy it’s brought to the forefront. 

As such, I’d give this book a 3.5 over 5 stars.