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cozybooks_maria's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-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
3.75
pattyfgd's review against another edition
5.0
Give me a book with substance and I am hooked. Sawyer Bennett has come through with the highly anticipated story of Tacker keeping our emotions high and our hearts in tact. After a horrible tragedy, Tacker is on a downward spiral. Depressed and uncaring, he gets himself into a predicament, but is given the chance to go to a therapist chosen by the Vengeance team owner. Now meeting his therapist, Nora, on her horse farm leaves him with doubts of her ability to help him. But her unconventional methods, their immediate connection and chemistry has him quickly thinking differently. Nora is quite a woman. She has a past that most would never overcome, and her ease with Tacker only goes to aiding in her fighting her own demons. With cameos of the other players, the relationship she has with her ranch foreman and this emotional story of healing and hope, we find ourselves feeling a little of everything. Tears and grief slowly become a shining beacon and help us all through Tacker’s story and fall in love with this wonderful couple.
Tacker needs someone who can portray his grief and a better choice of Stephen Dexter to narrate him could not have been made. He has a rawness too his portrayal that lets us feel all of Tacker’s emotions as we go through his story. Nora is a little tougher, so giving Lucy Rivers the chance to do this performance is perfect. Lucy has a little edge, very confident and always is able to give that slightly vulnerable feel to her characters. She is the best choice for Nora! These two compliment each other well and really bring the emotions to the table for us.
Tacker needs someone who can portray his grief and a better choice of Stephen Dexter to narrate him could not have been made. He has a rawness too his portrayal that lets us feel all of Tacker’s emotions as we go through his story. Nora is a little tougher, so giving Lucy Rivers the chance to do this performance is perfect. Lucy has a little edge, very confident and always is able to give that slightly vulnerable feel to her characters. She is the best choice for Nora! These two compliment each other well and really bring the emotions to the table for us.
jigsawgirl's review against another edition
4.0
I thought the narration was well done. I have been waiting for Tacker's story for a while. I felt badly that he seemed to be unable to break the hold of survivor's guilt he had.
I liked the way he started to open up to Reagan in Dax's book. He and Nora sharing horrific experiences helped to bring down Tacker's final walls.
I liked Tacker and Nora together. I appreciated the moves he made when his feelings for Nora changed. His grand gesture was awesome. I think most people would appreciate either a Tacker or Nora in their life.
A 3.5 star read ending in a special HEA.
I liked the way he started to open up to Reagan in Dax's book. He and Nora sharing horrific experiences helped to bring down Tacker's final walls.
I liked Tacker and Nora together. I appreciated the moves he made when his feelings for Nora changed. His grand gesture was awesome. I think most people would appreciate either a Tacker or Nora in their life.
A 3.5 star read ending in a special HEA.
nicki_theoverflowingbookcase's review against another edition
4.0
I have been waiting for this release as Tacker has been in the backdrop of every other story in the series and I just needed some answers. Sawyer Bennett - you did not disappoint. Heart wrenching and highly emotional this is a story about starting over and forgiveness. Friendship and the game are still intertwined throughout the book but it almost took a back seat to the real reason we have always loved Tacker and just wanted to hug him. Bringing Nora into his life perfectly balanced out the tragedy he survived. This is a great series.
reading_with_2_book_lovers's review against another edition
4.0
This is a very well written story. I devoured this book
jeannethinks's review
5.0
Oh Tacker, how we all hurt for you, the brokenness of you has been there from the beginning of the series. Readers, be prepared for the hard parts because Sawyer didn't pull any punches. The only way Tacker can move on is to take the steps necessary to heal and that seems insurmountable when you know he watched his fiance die slowly and couldn't do anything. First, overcoming the guilt and then realizing he's allowed to be happy.
Nora Wagner is an unconventional therapist and looks to be exactly what Tacker needs. She has an equine therapy ranch, but not everyone needs the horses to be able to open up. Some need the honesty and shared experiences to prove that life does in deed move on. Because more than hockey is needed for Tacker to get back to himself and find peace. And Nora becomes the motivation for making the changes and letting feelings other than anger become the new normal.
Nora Wagner is an unconventional therapist and looks to be exactly what Tacker needs. She has an equine therapy ranch, but not everyone needs the horses to be able to open up. Some need the honesty and shared experiences to prove that life does in deed move on. Because more than hockey is needed for Tacker to get back to himself and find peace. And Nora becomes the motivation for making the changes and letting feelings other than anger become the new normal.
readwithrach's review
5.0
Tacker by Sawyer Bennett is out now! Tacker is the fifth book in the Arizona Vengeance series. It can technically be read as a standalone but I definitely recommend starting with the first book (Bishop) since Tacker appears in all four previous books!
I have been waiting for Tacker’s story since I met him in Bishop. We have known that his fiancee died in a plane crash while he was the pilot and we know this really impacted him. We saw glimpses of the person he used to be (specifically in Erik) and I was really hoping he would get his own happy ending. After some pretty drastic events in Dax I knew Tacker would have to do something to turn himself around and I was super happy when Sawyer announced that Tacker’s story was next.
I will keep this fairly short because I do not want to spoil anything. I absolutely loved this book! Nora was such a breath of fresh air and I really liked finally getting into Tacker’s head. While some of the events that happened in Tacker and Nora’s lives were dark, overall the book was not. I really liked how Sawyer touched on those events and didn’t make light of them, but focused on how Tacker could begin to live again. Tacker ended up being so much more than the wounded star hockey player. We got to see his personality shine through and let me tell you, I really enjoyed seeing his inner alpha come out with Nora. Their chemistry was on fire and I loved it.
I have seriously enjoyed the Arizona Vengeance books and can confidently say Tacker is my new favorite book in the series! I give this one a definite 5 stars and cannot recommend it enough.
I have been waiting for Tacker’s story since I met him in Bishop. We have known that his fiancee died in a plane crash while he was the pilot and we know this really impacted him. We saw glimpses of the person he used to be (specifically in Erik) and I was really hoping he would get his own happy ending. After some pretty drastic events in Dax I knew Tacker would have to do something to turn himself around and I was super happy when Sawyer announced that Tacker’s story was next.
I will keep this fairly short because I do not want to spoil anything. I absolutely loved this book! Nora was such a breath of fresh air and I really liked finally getting into Tacker’s head. While some of the events that happened in Tacker and Nora’s lives were dark, overall the book was not. I really liked how Sawyer touched on those events and didn’t make light of them, but focused on how Tacker could begin to live again. Tacker ended up being so much more than the wounded star hockey player. We got to see his personality shine through and let me tell you, I really enjoyed seeing his inner alpha come out with Nora. Their chemistry was on fire and I loved it.
I have seriously enjoyed the Arizona Vengeance books and can confidently say Tacker is my new favorite book in the series! I give this one a definite 5 stars and cannot recommend it enough.
yesididbringabook's review
2.0
I just...ugh I cannot.
First of all, not only is it INCREDIBLY unethical for a therapist to date a client, it remains against the rules for three years following therapy. So Nora 100% should lose her license.
Part of the reason for this is that the intimacy that comes with therapy is easy to confuse with relationship, which leads to my second point: there was no romantic connection, only therapy, until about 60% of the way through the book. So it just felt like some gross lit fic about a therapist who preys on their clients.
Third, find a better editor. Within the first few chapters Tacker went back and forth 3 times on whether or not hockey was worth it for him. Nora expressed both that she did and did not share her tragic backstory often. The first few pages of the second chapter were a complete rehash of the first. It’s not a serialized novel, I know what I just read.
I wish I could quit series.
First of all, not only is it INCREDIBLY unethical for a therapist to date a client, it remains against the rules for three years following therapy. So Nora 100% should lose her license.
Part of the reason for this is that the intimacy that comes with therapy is easy to confuse with relationship, which leads to my second point: there was no romantic connection, only therapy, until about 60% of the way through the book. So it just felt like some gross lit fic about a therapist who preys on their clients.
Third, find a better editor. Within the first few chapters Tacker went back and forth 3 times on whether or not hockey was worth it for him. Nora expressed both that she did and did not share her tragic backstory often. The first few pages of the second chapter were a complete rehash of the first. It’s not a serialized novel, I know what I just read.
I wish I could quit series.
liraz644's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dabutkus's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75