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Kathrynrose
I think that's pretty much what Dallas thinks. :)
From a story perspective, DeWinter adds conflict, or at least contrast, which makes the story more interesting and shakes the main character's tree a little. We need to get to know her because she's there, and getting to know her will give us (and Dallas) more insight to the main character, or affect her story arc.
I predict we'll eventually like her, though she won't be most people's favorite character. I feel the same way about Louise, even though some people really love her. I think that's why the series appeals to so many people. It's a diverse group of characters that provide something for everyone.
From a story perspective, DeWinter adds conflict, or at least contrast, which makes the story more interesting and shakes the main character's tree a little. We need to get to know her because she's there, and getting to know her will give us (and Dallas) more insight to the main character, or affect her story arc.
I predict we'll eventually like her, though she won't be most people's favorite character. I feel the same way about Louise, even though some people really love her. I think that's why the series appeals to so many people. It's a diverse group of characters that provide something for everyone.
Sarah
She's there because Eve's core group of friends has gotten a little "too comfortable." It's been a LONG TIME since Eve has added anyone to her inner circle, both personally and professionally. I don't think there's anything to feel suspicious about. You feel suspicious because Eve does and for 99% of the novels, you get the story from Eve's p.o.v. I have a feeling that by the time all is said and done about the DeWinter arc, she'll be a core member of Eve's group, both professionally and personally.
Claire Louise¤°.¸¸.•´¯`»
She got to go. We don't like her. #TeamYouCantSitWithUs
Denise
DeWinter is like Amaryllis someone who belongs to Dallas's core group of friends but not really. She could easily be killed off without making people really upset like if Peabody or Trueheart were killed off.
Teddygrace
No, I liked the way she and Eve discussed openly and honestly their differences and ended up finding a workable professional relationship. They're both strong characters and their scene in the first chapter was a refreshing change from those portrayals in which women don't like each other but do nothing but complain to their friends. After that first chapter, I was even disappointed that DeWinter didn't appear more often in he book.
Ericka N.Blackwell
I did feel something about Dr DeWinter but I now understand why she's included. Eve doesn't like her but has no real reason not to. It's always interesting to see Eve struggle with building relationships with other people, particularly women. I imagine a future book where DeWinter needs help and since Eve is struggling with whether or not she likes her may color the investigation. There's room to grow here.
TinaNoir
I don't. The only reason there is even an issue is because that is what Eve feels and readers identify so strongly with Eve. But if you take Eve's feelings out of the equation, DeWinter's own actions in the text clearly show that she is a ok character. Eve is just uncomfortable with new people. And even more so with DeWinter because Eve is protective of Morris. Which, btw, is understandable but Eve's over involvement in who he is spending time with is just a little extra.
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