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emy102's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kaylovestoread's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
smleeth93's review
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kdavies5730's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
ck529's review against another edition
emotional
informative
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
Totally captivated me
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical content and War
bsgrott's review
emotional
lighthearted
slow-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
3.75
miyohtnk's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
kberlow's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful. Intense. Captivating.
Why hasn't this been made into a movie yet?
leymag's review against another edition
3.0
3.75 stars ---
(Audio)
I saw someone leaving some really great reviews about this book and I am a pushover. I surprised myself by how much I liked this book.
Lust and love equally play their parts in this plot. The obstacle of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy makes the love story between Sabine and Rebecca that much more entrancing.
I will say, I was vexed by a few cliches. Sabine's constant reminders to herself to keep her wandering and lustful mind in check felt repetitive, but I get Noyes' use of it. Being attracted to your boss in the military cannot be an easy feat. She gets a pass for that. Though I admit I was very surprised the intimacy actually happened between them. I wasn't expecting it to come so naturally. I figured Sabine would have had to hold out a little longer to try to be with Rebecca but I am glad Rebecca reciprocated those feelings rather than having been persuaded.
After they came back to base and had to co-exist, I can't lie that I lost a little interest. I figured from there things would just be hunky dory. The scene where Sabine got caught in the cross-fire was a much needed and suspenseful addition. Absolutely my favorite scene. The doom and fear was captured so well, and it was so interesting to see Sabine put her medical training to use on herself. I have never seen that perspective before and I applaud Noyes' use of it. Not to mention her near death experience intensified Rebecca's fear of not being with her and amplified their love story.
The spice was definitely spicy, the love was definitely romantic, and the military was definitely mentally and physically demanding. Noyes hit their marks for sure.
(Audio)
I saw someone leaving some really great reviews about this book and I am a pushover. I surprised myself by how much I liked this book.
Lust and love equally play their parts in this plot. The obstacle of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy makes the love story between Sabine and Rebecca that much more entrancing.
I will say, I was vexed by a few cliches. Sabine's constant reminders to herself to keep her wandering and lustful mind in check felt repetitive, but I get Noyes' use of it. Being attracted to your boss in the military cannot be an easy feat. She gets a pass for that. Though I admit I was very surprised the intimacy actually happened between them. I wasn't expecting it to come so naturally. I figured Sabine would have had to hold out a little longer to try to be with Rebecca but I am glad Rebecca reciprocated those feelings rather than having been persuaded.
After they came back to base and had to co-exist, I can't lie that I lost a little interest. I figured from there things would just be hunky dory. The scene where Sabine got caught in the cross-fire was a much needed and suspenseful addition. Absolutely my favorite scene. The doom and fear was captured so well, and it was so interesting to see Sabine put her medical training to use on herself. I have never seen that perspective before and I applaud Noyes' use of it. Not to mention her near death experience intensified Rebecca's fear of not being with her and amplified their love story.
The spice was definitely spicy, the love was definitely romantic, and the military was definitely mentally and physically demanding. Noyes hit their marks for sure.
aljj's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Good, but in hindsight kinda dull. The first listen was fine, but I never really cared enough to go back to it. If this one didn't fully win your love, don't continue the series.