Ita's Reviews > Clockwork Heart

Two thirds of the way into the book, when the heroine has discovered who the villain is and that he has murdered several people, the villain asks the heroine to lie for him, to corroborate his version of events. He is high caste, good looking, charming. He can guarantee that her career advances.

Right answer:
Yes, that's a good idea. I find you sexy and I appreciate that you will help me in my career. (She surreptitiously unsheathes her knife so she can stab him and get away).

Wrong answer:
Never! I will expose you and make sure you pay for your evil deeds.

This is where the book lost me. The heroine gives the WRONG ANSWER. She is in peril and at the mercy of the villain. ARGH! The book was fairly decent up to that point, although a bit predictable. Long tedious fight ensues and we get various versions of the Wrong Answer several times as the villain tries to change the heroine's mind. Then more adventures, which I found fault with because the author had pretty much lost me.