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As soon as I read the summary for The Weight of Feathers by Anna–Marie McLemore, I knew I wanted to read it as soon as I possibly could. It has a Romeo and Juliet feel but mixes in magic and two feuding traveling performer families who let superstitions drive their actions.
The main characters are Lace and Cluck and I loved how the chapters had a lead in either in French or Spanish…depending on whose perspective it was from and based on the family’s heritage. Lace is a Paloma and her family has a traveling mermaid show that she has recently been added to by her grandmother. Cluck is an outcast in his family, the Corbeaus, but he has learned how to make the wings his family uses in their tightrope walking show. The story is centered on these characters but also the conflict that exists due to something that happened between the families twenty years ago.
As readers, we get glimpses of each of these families separately as well their own interpretation of what happened between them so long ago. I thought McLemore did a wonderful job of pulling me into the story of these families and then ultimately the impact their history had on both Lace and Cluck. Admittedly, there is a twist I never saw coming and kudos to McLemore for being able to pull it off.
When they first meet, neither Lace nor Cluck know that the other is a part of the competing family and I immediately loved how they were with each other. If Lace had known who Cluck was right away she definitely would have walked away a lot faster and by the time she realizes who he is, things are too late for her. Ultimately a disaster at the local plant throws these two together and they begin to build a friendship and more.
Not only did I like Lace and Cluck together, I liked them as separate characters. Lace is smart and not someone who likes to sit on the sideline. Cluck prefers to blend into the background and avoid conflict if he can. I really just wanted to hug Cluck throughout most of the story. I also loved the relationship Cluck had with his grandfather and as the story progresses, it changes.
McLemore does a wonderful job with the flow of this story and reveals pieces of what happened in the past as well as what is going on now at a good pace. I also thought the story itself was written beautifully. I wasn’t entirely sure what I was going to get when I opened the cover of this book but I couldn’t bring myself to put this it down until I turned the last page.
If you are looking for something a little different that includes well-developed characters and a story that will pull you in and have you rooting for the main characters to get their happily ever after definitely consider checking this book out when you can. I will absolutely be checking out any future books by McLemore as her debut is a beautifully written piece of work.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy!
The main characters are Lace and Cluck and I loved how the chapters had a lead in either in French or Spanish…depending on whose perspective it was from and based on the family’s heritage. Lace is a Paloma and her family has a traveling mermaid show that she has recently been added to by her grandmother. Cluck is an outcast in his family, the Corbeaus, but he has learned how to make the wings his family uses in their tightrope walking show. The story is centered on these characters but also the conflict that exists due to something that happened between the families twenty years ago.
As readers, we get glimpses of each of these families separately as well their own interpretation of what happened between them so long ago. I thought McLemore did a wonderful job of pulling me into the story of these families and then ultimately the impact their history had on both Lace and Cluck. Admittedly, there is a twist I never saw coming and kudos to McLemore for being able to pull it off.
When they first meet, neither Lace nor Cluck know that the other is a part of the competing family and I immediately loved how they were with each other. If Lace had known who Cluck was right away she definitely would have walked away a lot faster and by the time she realizes who he is, things are too late for her. Ultimately a disaster at the local plant throws these two together and they begin to build a friendship and more.
Not only did I like Lace and Cluck together, I liked them as separate characters. Lace is smart and not someone who likes to sit on the sideline. Cluck prefers to blend into the background and avoid conflict if he can. I really just wanted to hug Cluck throughout most of the story. I also loved the relationship Cluck had with his grandfather and as the story progresses, it changes.
McLemore does a wonderful job with the flow of this story and reveals pieces of what happened in the past as well as what is going on now at a good pace. I also thought the story itself was written beautifully. I wasn’t entirely sure what I was going to get when I opened the cover of this book but I couldn’t bring myself to put this it down until I turned the last page.
If you are looking for something a little different that includes well-developed characters and a story that will pull you in and have you rooting for the main characters to get their happily ever after definitely consider checking this book out when you can. I will absolutely be checking out any future books by McLemore as her debut is a beautifully written piece of work.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy!
2.5 stars
I’ve had my eye on Daughters Unto Devils since BEA this year because seriously I love a great horror book and that cover is perfect. I have to admit…I wasn’t wowed by this book and there are a few reasons why. Overall the story had a lot of potential. My issues lie in the way the story was presented and ultimately, how things are resolved.
The story begins by introducing us to Amanda, the main character. She was alright but there was nothing about her that made me love her and really root for her. Yeah, she had a crappy situation and her dad was a piece of work, but that was about all I felt.
The scary pieces in this book weren’t really scary. Yes, there was a bit of a creep factor but I was stuck on trying to figure out what I was reading that it pulled me out of the story and to be perfectly honest, I still am not completely clear about what happened. I mean…I get it but I don’t really get it. If that makes sense.
The whole family relationship was another item that felt off for me. The references to sister or daughter instead of actually calling each other by name felt awkward to me and maybe that seems picky but it was just another thing that pulled me out of the story. Add to that the religious undertones and the vague references to past occurrences and it nudged over to a “just power through it” read for me.
As I mentioned, there was great potential for me to love this book. I think maybe it just wasn’t for me or maybe I just picked it up at the wrong time…who knows.
Thank you to NetGalley for the review copy.
I’ve had my eye on Daughters Unto Devils since BEA this year because seriously I love a great horror book and that cover is perfect. I have to admit…I wasn’t wowed by this book and there are a few reasons why. Overall the story had a lot of potential. My issues lie in the way the story was presented and ultimately, how things are resolved.
The story begins by introducing us to Amanda, the main character. She was alright but there was nothing about her that made me love her and really root for her. Yeah, she had a crappy situation and her dad was a piece of work, but that was about all I felt.
The scary pieces in this book weren’t really scary. Yes, there was a bit of a creep factor but I was stuck on trying to figure out what I was reading that it pulled me out of the story and to be perfectly honest, I still am not completely clear about what happened. I mean…I get it but I don’t really get it. If that makes sense.
The whole family relationship was another item that felt off for me. The references to sister or daughter instead of actually calling each other by name felt awkward to me and maybe that seems picky but it was just another thing that pulled me out of the story. Add to that the religious undertones and the vague references to past occurrences and it nudged over to a “just power through it” read for me.
As I mentioned, there was great potential for me to love this book. I think maybe it just wasn’t for me or maybe I just picked it up at the wrong time…who knows.
Thank you to NetGalley for the review copy.
We’ll Never Be Apart was a great story despite the fact that I figured out what was really going on about 2% into the story. I really did enjoy the characters and being a twin, I find myself drawn to stories about twins…is that weird?
Once I started this book I didn’t want to put it down and this is probably one of the first times that through the course of the story, even though I had an idea of what was happening, I completely changed my mind on the characters. I won’t say too much here because I don’t want to ruin the story for anyone but in the prologue I immediately felt for Cellie and admittedly thought Alice was in the wrong. As the story progressed, Jean changed my mind.
In my opinion, Alice is the perfect level of sarcastic which I love and her interactions with Chase made me smile. When they first meet and then she tries to win him over to help her out, are some of my favorite interactions between them. Don’t get me wrong, I loved seeing their friendship change along the way too.
Outside of the prologue, the story begins with Alice coming to in a mental ward and recuperating from the burns she received in her attempted escape from the hospital with her boyfriend Jason and her twin sister Cellie. For reasons we find out as the story moves forward, Cellie started a fire and not only was Alice injured, but Jason died and now Alice wants revenge. When she realizes that Cellie is in a different ward at the hospital, Alice makes it her mission to find a way to get to her and make her pay.
A piece of Alice’s plan just happens to be a boy she meets in her ward, Chase. He has some demons of his own and as he and Alice become closer, his story is revealed a bit more and he happens to be more than just the cocky troublemaker he presents himself as.
As Alice begins treatment with her doctor, she is provided with a journal to write down the things she won’t talk about and that is where most of her story is revealed. I enjoyed these pieces because it was great to understand how Alice and Cellie ended up in the situation they are in. And then as the pieces are revealed and everything comes out, I loved how it all came together.
Despite the fact that I figured out what was really going on pretty early on, I still found myself turning the pages to find out what was going on. I thought the overall story was great and I liked way Jean presented mental illness. If you are looking for a story with a bit of a mystery and some great characters, definitely check this one out when you can.
Thank you to NetGalley for the review copy!
Once I started this book I didn’t want to put it down and this is probably one of the first times that through the course of the story, even though I had an idea of what was happening, I completely changed my mind on the characters. I won’t say too much here because I don’t want to ruin the story for anyone but in the prologue I immediately felt for Cellie and admittedly thought Alice was in the wrong. As the story progressed, Jean changed my mind.
In my opinion, Alice is the perfect level of sarcastic which I love and her interactions with Chase made me smile. When they first meet and then she tries to win him over to help her out, are some of my favorite interactions between them. Don’t get me wrong, I loved seeing their friendship change along the way too.
Outside of the prologue, the story begins with Alice coming to in a mental ward and recuperating from the burns she received in her attempted escape from the hospital with her boyfriend Jason and her twin sister Cellie. For reasons we find out as the story moves forward, Cellie started a fire and not only was Alice injured, but Jason died and now Alice wants revenge. When she realizes that Cellie is in a different ward at the hospital, Alice makes it her mission to find a way to get to her and make her pay.
A piece of Alice’s plan just happens to be a boy she meets in her ward, Chase. He has some demons of his own and as he and Alice become closer, his story is revealed a bit more and he happens to be more than just the cocky troublemaker he presents himself as.
As Alice begins treatment with her doctor, she is provided with a journal to write down the things she won’t talk about and that is where most of her story is revealed. I enjoyed these pieces because it was great to understand how Alice and Cellie ended up in the situation they are in. And then as the pieces are revealed and everything comes out, I loved how it all came together.
Despite the fact that I figured out what was really going on pretty early on, I still found myself turning the pages to find out what was going on. I thought the overall story was great and I liked way Jean presented mental illness. If you are looking for a story with a bit of a mystery and some great characters, definitely check this one out when you can.
Thank you to NetGalley for the review copy!
Fated is the third book in the Servants of Fate series by Sarah Fine and if you haven’t read anything by Fine yet, I recommend you fix that soon. You could even start with this series as I thought she did a fantastic job with all three books by combining the urban fantasy pieces with the paranormal and of course…the romance. Book three focuses on Aislin and Moros and not only their relationships with those around them but also how these two people from different sides of fate, find themselves drawn to each other.
Aislin is now Charon of the Ferry family and she has a very tentative hold on the reigns of the family business. Not because she doesn’t know what she doing – she absolutely does – but because there are some on the board that want to lead themselves so they are doing whatever they can to undermine her control. As the story progresses, we find out what is really going on and it ties back to Moros.
Moros has an interesting relationship with his siblings. None of them seem to trust each other and there are a few of them that are doing everything they can to get rid of Moros and release Chaos. As Moros and Aislin determine they will work together to face the Keepers of the Afterlife, they also realize that the only way they can save each other and their empires is to truly trust one another. To do that, Aislin let’s Moros touch her so that he can truly see she won’t betray him. Instead, what he sees is even more disturbing. Sorry…that’s all I’m going to say about that.
Fine did a fantastic job of building out the worlds these characters navigated through. They aren’t only in the Veil and on earth this time. They are in different worlds working to find the things they need to save themselves and what’s important to them and Fine did such a great job of taking me along with Aislin and Moros.
Fine also did a great job of setting up the relationship for these two characters. It was an important part of the story because it also tied back to them trusting in each other but it didn’t take over the overall story. As the story moves forward, not only do we get to see the relationship develop between these two, but we see them work together and ultimately lean on each other to save the world from Chaos. I loved seeing Aislin’s family begin to accept Moros and who he is instead of holding his responsibility against him.
In the end, this was a great addition to the series. I know this review seems pretty sparse but there isn’t much I can say without giving any pieces of the story away. Just know that if you have read the first two books, you should really enjoy this one as well. Fine knows how to develop a great story and adds to it with well-developed characters. The fact that she can write romance really well too is a plus. This is another great addition to the Sarah Fine collection of books and if you like paranormal and urban fantasy, definitely check this series out.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the review copy.
Aislin is now Charon of the Ferry family and she has a very tentative hold on the reigns of the family business. Not because she doesn’t know what she doing – she absolutely does – but because there are some on the board that want to lead themselves so they are doing whatever they can to undermine her control. As the story progresses, we find out what is really going on and it ties back to Moros.
Moros has an interesting relationship with his siblings. None of them seem to trust each other and there are a few of them that are doing everything they can to get rid of Moros and release Chaos. As Moros and Aislin determine they will work together to face the Keepers of the Afterlife, they also realize that the only way they can save each other and their empires is to truly trust one another. To do that, Aislin let’s Moros touch her so that he can truly see she won’t betray him. Instead, what he sees is even more disturbing. Sorry…that’s all I’m going to say about that.
Fine did a fantastic job of building out the worlds these characters navigated through. They aren’t only in the Veil and on earth this time. They are in different worlds working to find the things they need to save themselves and what’s important to them and Fine did such a great job of taking me along with Aislin and Moros.
Fine also did a great job of setting up the relationship for these two characters. It was an important part of the story because it also tied back to them trusting in each other but it didn’t take over the overall story. As the story moves forward, not only do we get to see the relationship develop between these two, but we see them work together and ultimately lean on each other to save the world from Chaos. I loved seeing Aislin’s family begin to accept Moros and who he is instead of holding his responsibility against him.
In the end, this was a great addition to the series. I know this review seems pretty sparse but there isn’t much I can say without giving any pieces of the story away. Just know that if you have read the first two books, you should really enjoy this one as well. Fine knows how to develop a great story and adds to it with well-developed characters. The fact that she can write romance really well too is a plus. This is another great addition to the Sarah Fine collection of books and if you like paranormal and urban fantasy, definitely check this series out.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the review copy.
You all know of my love of all the things Melissa West writes so it won’t be a surprise for you to know that I loved the first book of the Racing Hearts series she has written. Now, I don’t tend to read a lot of straight romance books but I jumped at the chance to read this new one because I trust this author to write a fantastic story and build out some well-developed characters. You will not be surprised to know, I loved this one and can’t wait to read more of this series.
Emery has grown up in her father’s stables and she has always wanted to win. When something happens that throws her off course, Emery fights her way back only her father is not allowing her to get back on the track while he is in charge. Because of this, Emery knows the only other person who can help her achieve what she wants is the one person she isn’t sure will help her - Trip Hamilton.
Trip is the oldest Hamilton brother and runs the family stables. He is also considered the best horse trainer in the world and Emery needs his help. Being a top trainer, Trip is able to work with some of the best horses on the track and when Emery calls him up to ask for a meeting, Trip has mixed feelings. Add to that, when Emery finds out the new colt he has is the same one she had her eye on at the Carlisle stables, she almost forces him to see her because she knows that this horse is the one to get her back on the track.
Add to all of this the fact that these two had a prior relationship that didn’t necessarily end the way they wanted, and there is an added layer to this story that makes it more than just about the horse racing. I loved seeing these two make their way back to each other and the banter, the romance, and the horse racing all tie this story together and make it fantastic. There are some bumps along the way – both with Emery trusting herself and getting over her fear and crutch (literally) as well as the rift created with her father when he finds out that she went to Trip behind his back.
I really enjoyed the secondary characters West created in this book and as I mentioned, Trip is the oldest brother of three so we get at least two more swoony guys to read about. Nick and Alex are both interesting just based on the glimpses I got of them in Racing Hearts so I will be looking forward to the next books. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Kate, Emery’s best friend. She is a great friend to Kate and I am looking forward to reading more about her.
I have said this before and I will say it again, if you haven’t read anything by Melissa West – fix that problem right now. YA, NA, Adult Romance…you can choose almost anything and get a wonderful story, great characters, and definitely some swoony romance. Racing Hearts is the start of a great new series by West and I can’t wait to read more about the Hamiltons!
Thank you to NetGalley for the review copy!
Emery has grown up in her father’s stables and she has always wanted to win. When something happens that throws her off course, Emery fights her way back only her father is not allowing her to get back on the track while he is in charge. Because of this, Emery knows the only other person who can help her achieve what she wants is the one person she isn’t sure will help her - Trip Hamilton.
Trip is the oldest Hamilton brother and runs the family stables. He is also considered the best horse trainer in the world and Emery needs his help. Being a top trainer, Trip is able to work with some of the best horses on the track and when Emery calls him up to ask for a meeting, Trip has mixed feelings. Add to that, when Emery finds out the new colt he has is the same one she had her eye on at the Carlisle stables, she almost forces him to see her because she knows that this horse is the one to get her back on the track.
Add to all of this the fact that these two had a prior relationship that didn’t necessarily end the way they wanted, and there is an added layer to this story that makes it more than just about the horse racing. I loved seeing these two make their way back to each other and the banter, the romance, and the horse racing all tie this story together and make it fantastic. There are some bumps along the way – both with Emery trusting herself and getting over her fear and crutch (literally) as well as the rift created with her father when he finds out that she went to Trip behind his back.
I really enjoyed the secondary characters West created in this book and as I mentioned, Trip is the oldest brother of three so we get at least two more swoony guys to read about. Nick and Alex are both interesting just based on the glimpses I got of them in Racing Hearts so I will be looking forward to the next books. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Kate, Emery’s best friend. She is a great friend to Kate and I am looking forward to reading more about her.
I have said this before and I will say it again, if you haven’t read anything by Melissa West – fix that problem right now. YA, NA, Adult Romance…you can choose almost anything and get a wonderful story, great characters, and definitely some swoony romance. Racing Hearts is the start of a great new series by West and I can’t wait to read more about the Hamiltons!
Thank you to NetGalley for the review copy!
3.5 stars.
I read the summary of Until We Meet Again by Renee Collins and immediately wanted to read this book. There’s time travel, a mystery, and romance all rolled into one story which means this book is right up my alley. On top of the actual story, the cover of this book is gorgeous which only made me want this even more.
The story begins with the main character Cassandra. We find out that she has been dragged by her family to a house at the shore in Massachusetts for the summer and she isn’t happy about it. To be honest I didn’t really love Cassandra. She came off as a little whiny and with the way we were introduced to her (breaking into a neighbor’s backyard to swim) didn’t set her up well. Obviously Cassandra is upset she is stuck somewhere she doesn’t want to be but she didn’t seem to really know what she wanted and there are worse places she could be stuck at for the summer.
The twist happens when Cassandra comes across a boy on the private beach outside the house they have rented for the summer. The boy, Lawrence, claims to be living at his uncle’s house. It just happens that his uncle’s house is the same house that Cassandra is living in for the summer. Oh…he also is from 1925. As Cassandra and Lawrence try to figure out how they are able to meet and interact, they also realize the impact their friendship has on the state of things. Cassandra is able to find things out that Lawrence shouldn’t know and that knowledge is what gets these two working to figure out how to save Lawrence without hurting the people around them.
As Lawrence and Cassandra work to solve the mystery of what happens to Lawrence, they also begin to have feelings for each other. I thought the build of the romance was well done but I felt like something was missing in the build of these characters. I honestly can’t put my finger on it and don’t get me wrong, it didn’t negatively impact the rest of the story but for some reason I just wasn’t 100 percent on board with this romance.
Now the mystery of what really was happening in 1925 that would put Lawrence in danger was another layer to this story that I liked. Lawrence’s family was interesting and as more was revealed about his uncle and the people he spent time with, everything started to come together. The way Collins tied everything together and then the way she linked the time travel in was great.
As the story progresses, we find out what really was going on and with the help of Cassandra and her research, Lawrence and Cassandra do everything they can to figure out how to save him. The other piece to this story is these two trying to figure out how they can be together away from the beach…or if it is even possible. As they come to realize what fate has in store for them, they both have to figure out what is important to them and ultimately what that means to their futures.
Overall there were pieces that I thought were well done and although I didn’t fall completely in love with the characters, I still enjoyed the story. If you are looking for a book that includes time travel, has a bit of mystery, and some romance, consider checking this one out when you can. I look forward to more from Renee Collins and will be keeping an eye out for her next book!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the review copy!
I read the summary of Until We Meet Again by Renee Collins and immediately wanted to read this book. There’s time travel, a mystery, and romance all rolled into one story which means this book is right up my alley. On top of the actual story, the cover of this book is gorgeous which only made me want this even more.
The story begins with the main character Cassandra. We find out that she has been dragged by her family to a house at the shore in Massachusetts for the summer and she isn’t happy about it. To be honest I didn’t really love Cassandra. She came off as a little whiny and with the way we were introduced to her (breaking into a neighbor’s backyard to swim) didn’t set her up well. Obviously Cassandra is upset she is stuck somewhere she doesn’t want to be but she didn’t seem to really know what she wanted and there are worse places she could be stuck at for the summer.
The twist happens when Cassandra comes across a boy on the private beach outside the house they have rented for the summer. The boy, Lawrence, claims to be living at his uncle’s house. It just happens that his uncle’s house is the same house that Cassandra is living in for the summer. Oh…he also is from 1925. As Cassandra and Lawrence try to figure out how they are able to meet and interact, they also realize the impact their friendship has on the state of things. Cassandra is able to find things out that Lawrence shouldn’t know and that knowledge is what gets these two working to figure out how to save Lawrence without hurting the people around them.
As Lawrence and Cassandra work to solve the mystery of what happens to Lawrence, they also begin to have feelings for each other. I thought the build of the romance was well done but I felt like something was missing in the build of these characters. I honestly can’t put my finger on it and don’t get me wrong, it didn’t negatively impact the rest of the story but for some reason I just wasn’t 100 percent on board with this romance.
Now the mystery of what really was happening in 1925 that would put Lawrence in danger was another layer to this story that I liked. Lawrence’s family was interesting and as more was revealed about his uncle and the people he spent time with, everything started to come together. The way Collins tied everything together and then the way she linked the time travel in was great.
As the story progresses, we find out what really was going on and with the help of Cassandra and her research, Lawrence and Cassandra do everything they can to figure out how to save him. The other piece to this story is these two trying to figure out how they can be together away from the beach…or if it is even possible. As they come to realize what fate has in store for them, they both have to figure out what is important to them and ultimately what that means to their futures.
Overall there were pieces that I thought were well done and although I didn’t fall completely in love with the characters, I still enjoyed the story. If you are looking for a book that includes time travel, has a bit of mystery, and some romance, consider checking this one out when you can. I look forward to more from Renee Collins and will be keeping an eye out for her next book!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the review copy!
2.5 for this one I think.
As soon as I read the summary of Hardwired by Trisha Leaver and Lindsay Currie I knew I wanted to read it. The idea that there is a gene that determines whether someone is predisposed to act a certain way and then the thought that the government would use this to control a population of people is interesting to me and I couldn’t wait to dive into this story.
We are immediately pulled into Lucas’ story as he is currently locked away at the testing facility to make sure that even though he has the gene, he is clear to join society. As he and his roommate are poked and prodded and then pushed to their limits to determine whether they will snap or not, Lucas and Sam work together to keep each other sane and balanced. They also see more than the others locked away and because of that, they notice some odd things going on with the facility as they near the date they should be transported to the reintegration facility.
The story picks up speed when the group is on their way to the reintegration facility and Lucas and Sam are the sole survivors of the crash. When they cross paths with the group responsible for the accident, Lucas is stunned to find out why they did what they did and also who they are.
Overall I liked Lucas but I have to say I didn’t connect with him for some reason. Yes, I felt bad for his situation and the impact this testing has had on his family but I didn’t totally feel invested in him. And when the rebel group was added into the mix, his relationship with Carly didn’t line up for me. Throw in the end of this story and it all felt a bit choppy and rushed.
This book has an interesting concept and while the writing is well done, I thought the development of the character relationships and the pacing needed some work.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy.
As soon as I read the summary of Hardwired by Trisha Leaver and Lindsay Currie I knew I wanted to read it. The idea that there is a gene that determines whether someone is predisposed to act a certain way and then the thought that the government would use this to control a population of people is interesting to me and I couldn’t wait to dive into this story.
We are immediately pulled into Lucas’ story as he is currently locked away at the testing facility to make sure that even though he has the gene, he is clear to join society. As he and his roommate are poked and prodded and then pushed to their limits to determine whether they will snap or not, Lucas and Sam work together to keep each other sane and balanced. They also see more than the others locked away and because of that, they notice some odd things going on with the facility as they near the date they should be transported to the reintegration facility.
The story picks up speed when the group is on their way to the reintegration facility and Lucas and Sam are the sole survivors of the crash. When they cross paths with the group responsible for the accident, Lucas is stunned to find out why they did what they did and also who they are.
Overall I liked Lucas but I have to say I didn’t connect with him for some reason. Yes, I felt bad for his situation and the impact this testing has had on his family but I didn’t totally feel invested in him. And when the rebel group was added into the mix, his relationship with Carly didn’t line up for me. Throw in the end of this story and it all felt a bit choppy and rushed.
This book has an interesting concept and while the writing is well done, I thought the development of the character relationships and the pacing needed some work.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy.
Loved it!
I feel like I am starting to sound like a broken record when I review books by Melissa West but I almost don’t even care. Trust me when I say that Melissa West needs to be on your radar. I fell in love with her writing in the YA genre but she has easily won me over with both her New Adult books and now her Adult Romance books. Your B&B or Mine has a lot of things – wonderful characters, a story that pulled me into their lives, and of course plenty of swoon and banter.
Savannah Hale is headed back to Maple Cove and it isn’t because of anything good. After her mother’s recent passing, she is now trying to figure out what to do with the bed and breakfast her family has run for her entire life. On top of that, there are a lot of painful memories in Maple Cove that Savannah prefers to leave in the past and now that she is back in town, they are all right in front of her – including Logan Park..the man she would prefer not to remember.
What to say about Logan…he definitely has some demons. Growing up in Maple Cove he always noticed Savannah but there were a number of things that kept him from doing anything about it. The first being his family and the thought that he wasn’t good enough for Savannah. He always did his best to keep his distance but then his best friend Will notices Savannah and reason number two turns out to be Will.
West delivers by creating such real characters and stories I can become invested in. I was immediately drawn into this story because I could connect with both Savannah and Logan. I needed to know how Logan was going to get past the guilt he felt not only for being in love with his best friend’s girl but also because he survived. And Savannah was also facing her own guilt – for not being there when her mother died and for not loving Will like she felt she should have. Seeing these two work through all of this and then realizing they both mean more to each other than they thought was what made this story for me. Also, the banter between these two made me smile.
I also loved the secondary characters am crossing my fingers that we get to learn more about Savannah’s brother and sister…and perhaps get glimpses of these two in the future.
As I have said before, if you haven’t read anything by Melissa West yet you should fix that. If you’re looking for a great romance that will have you rooting for both the heroine and hero, consider checking this one out when you can. Great characters, a wonderful story, and of course some swoon to make you want a Logan of your very own.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy!
I feel like I am starting to sound like a broken record when I review books by Melissa West but I almost don’t even care. Trust me when I say that Melissa West needs to be on your radar. I fell in love with her writing in the YA genre but she has easily won me over with both her New Adult books and now her Adult Romance books. Your B&B or Mine has a lot of things – wonderful characters, a story that pulled me into their lives, and of course plenty of swoon and banter.
Savannah Hale is headed back to Maple Cove and it isn’t because of anything good. After her mother’s recent passing, she is now trying to figure out what to do with the bed and breakfast her family has run for her entire life. On top of that, there are a lot of painful memories in Maple Cove that Savannah prefers to leave in the past and now that she is back in town, they are all right in front of her – including Logan Park..the man she would prefer not to remember.
What to say about Logan…he definitely has some demons. Growing up in Maple Cove he always noticed Savannah but there were a number of things that kept him from doing anything about it. The first being his family and the thought that he wasn’t good enough for Savannah. He always did his best to keep his distance but then his best friend Will notices Savannah and reason number two turns out to be Will.
West delivers by creating such real characters and stories I can become invested in. I was immediately drawn into this story because I could connect with both Savannah and Logan. I needed to know how Logan was going to get past the guilt he felt not only for being in love with his best friend’s girl but also because he survived. And Savannah was also facing her own guilt – for not being there when her mother died and for not loving Will like she felt she should have. Seeing these two work through all of this and then realizing they both mean more to each other than they thought was what made this story for me. Also, the banter between these two made me smile.
I also loved the secondary characters am crossing my fingers that we get to learn more about Savannah’s brother and sister…and perhaps get glimpses of these two in the future.
As I have said before, if you haven’t read anything by Melissa West yet you should fix that. If you’re looking for a great romance that will have you rooting for both the heroine and hero, consider checking this one out when you can. Great characters, a wonderful story, and of course some swoon to make you want a Logan of your very own.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy!