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etoile75's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
katie_liz's review against another edition
4.5
I have to confess that I finished Mind Games a few days ago, and all I wanted to do was dive back into another Nora Roberts book. Identity did not disappoint.
I finished about an hour ago, and my heart is still racing. While this is a cosy thriller with a great romantic plot line, the POV of the antagonist is truly unhinged, made all the more chilling with the all too believable identity theft.
I just had such a good time with this story. Nora Robert’s writes female characters with wonderful strength, and Morgan and ‘her women’ were no exception. I enjoyed watching her relationship develop with Miles, and found his character pleasantly unpredictable.
Identify had all the great elements of some of my favourite stories, and I’d recommend to anyone looking for well paced and satisfyingly longer story, a full and well rounded cast of characters, romance, suspense, and a satisfying conclusion.
Thank you Little, Brown Book Group UK and NetGalley for a copy of this book. Opinions expressed are my own.
I finished about an hour ago, and my heart is still racing. While this is a cosy thriller with a great romantic plot line, the POV of the antagonist is truly unhinged, made all the more chilling with the all too believable identity theft.
I just had such a good time with this story. Nora Robert’s writes female characters with wonderful strength, and Morgan and ‘her women’ were no exception. I enjoyed watching her relationship develop with Miles, and found his character pleasantly unpredictable.
Identify had all the great elements of some of my favourite stories, and I’d recommend to anyone looking for well paced and satisfyingly longer story, a full and well rounded cast of characters, romance, suspense, and a satisfying conclusion.
Thank you Little, Brown Book Group UK and NetGalley for a copy of this book. Opinions expressed are my own.
natishaj's review against another edition
5.0
"He didn’t slide out of affection into love, didn’t slip from attraction into forever, but fell long and hard. No safety system could have stopped the fall"
“The love just snuck up on me, little moments by little moments.”
“When you love someone, and love him hard, and you’re ready for him, you go after him. If he doesn’t love you back, and love you hard, if he’s not ready for you , that’s his loss. Love’s brave, Morgan. Love stands up."
This is why Nora Roberts is the amazing writer that she is. Yes, this is a thriller but she always weaves in a thread of hope, happiness, despite the darkness that shadows the FMC and it is this thread that keeps me picking up every book that she writes without fail.
Morgan has her path mapped out, work multiple jobs to pay for her house and so that she can one day buy the bar of her dreams. Until she meets Luke who steals her identity and destroys everything she has worked so hard for. She is forced to move in with her mother and begins to rebuild her life, putting it all behind her. But is it really over?
This is another novel wherein we are aware of who the bad guy is, from the start and we are exposed to his loss of control as the story progresses. It's well done and I enjoyed it, utterly flying though the story, but I can't help but miss Nora's earlier novels where we weren't really sure who we could trust until the last possible minute. Miles is the typical grumpy male character but it was interesting and refreshing that the dance between him and Morgan wasn't dragged out a little longer. I loved how as usual, Nora's females are always front and centre, with strong relationships supporting them throughout, adding that more feeling and beauty to a usually gritty tale.
Pick this up for an interesting and quick read with just the right amount of romance and witty banter. Oh, did I mention that there's a dog?
“The love just snuck up on me, little moments by little moments.”
“When you love someone, and love him hard, and you’re ready for him, you go after him. If he doesn’t love you back, and love you hard, if he’s not ready for you , that’s his loss. Love’s brave, Morgan. Love stands up."
This is why Nora Roberts is the amazing writer that she is. Yes, this is a thriller but she always weaves in a thread of hope, happiness, despite the darkness that shadows the FMC and it is this thread that keeps me picking up every book that she writes without fail.
Morgan has her path mapped out, work multiple jobs to pay for her house and so that she can one day buy the bar of her dreams. Until she meets Luke who steals her identity and destroys everything she has worked so hard for. She is forced to move in with her mother and begins to rebuild her life, putting it all behind her. But is it really over?
This is another novel wherein we are aware of who the bad guy is, from the start and we are exposed to his loss of control as the story progresses. It's well done and I enjoyed it, utterly flying though the story, but I can't help but miss Nora's earlier novels where we weren't really sure who we could trust until the last possible minute. Miles is the typical grumpy male character but it was interesting and refreshing that the dance between him and Morgan wasn't dragged out a little longer. I loved how as usual, Nora's females are always front and centre, with strong relationships supporting them throughout, adding that more feeling and beauty to a usually gritty tale.
Pick this up for an interesting and quick read with just the right amount of romance and witty banter. Oh, did I mention that there's a dog?
cmcclard's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
spookymom1989's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
theavidreaderandbibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
Identity by Nora Roberts is an intriguing story. I thought the story was well-written with realistic, developed characters. I was quickly drawn into Morgan Albright’s story. I felt bad for her. She let herself relax and enjoy an evening with a date. Morgan quickly came to regret it. I liked Morgan’s mother and grandmother. Three generations of Albright woman living in one home. Morgan’s mother and grandmother were strong, supportive women. There is plenty of drama to keep readers intrigued. I like that the author included chapters from the killer’s point of view. It gave the reader insights into his sick mind. I liked the Jameson family and their establishment. They take care of their employees which inspires employee loyalty. The romance was a slow burn which suited this story. Morgan is not the type to rush into romance, especially after being hurt by Gavin. Miles and Morgan are perfect for each other. Of course, they cannot have their happily ever after until Gavin is caught. Gavin is intent on getting the woman who got away. The author combined intrigue, drama, suspense, and romance into one engaging story. I can tell the author did her research. I am amazed how much personal information on an individual a nefarious person can amass and then the havoc they can create out of a person’s life. I did feel the story was a touch long (448 pages) plus there was repetition of key details along with a substantial amount of foul language (it was not needed). The ending will leave the reader smiling. Identity is a captivating tale with charming criminal, a murdered roommate, a purloined identity, coming home, the perfect position, a killer clue, and a shocking showdown.
jsinta's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I fell asleep for some of the early portions of this book...BUT I really enjoyed it! The romance was light but tasteful. I didn't love the main characters but they were likeable enough. I would read another Nora Roberts.