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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
An easy read. Calculated, steady pacing, multiple POV, a crazy villain, couples who found “the one”, found family, and strong family bonds. I really enjoyed this book.
I received an ALC through NetGalley and appreciate the opportunity to listen to it in exchange for an honest review.
I received an ALC through NetGalley and appreciate the opportunity to listen to it in exchange for an honest review.
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I really have a Nora Roberts problem. It’s an addiction. I should probably have a small amount of shame in the fact I own every single title she’s written even as JD.
Now for this story, Nora did what felt to me like a mix up of some of her old mystery/thrillers and mashed in some of her more recent home improvement obsession. Did I still enjoy the book? Of course. Is it a five star read for me? No…..but it was a great easy palate cleansing read for me on a day where we have been over 24 hour without power……due to a storm.
I had to choose a book I knew wouldn’t disappoint me.
I received an ARC of this title, all opinions are my own.
Now for this story, Nora did what felt to me like a mix up of some of her old mystery/thrillers and mashed in some of her more recent home improvement obsession. Did I still enjoy the book? Of course. Is it a five star read for me? No…..but it was a great easy palate cleansing read for me on a day where we have been over 24 hour without power……due to a storm.
I had to choose a book I knew wouldn’t disappoint me.
I received an ARC of this title, all opinions are my own.
dark
hopeful
mysterious
Nora never misses. The romance and found family were great aspects to balance the horror. I still may sleep with the lights on.
Pub Date 5/27
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I received an advance copy of this book. I really liked Sloan and her sister. Some of the plot seemed unbelievable, but not in a bad way. I appreciated that it is set in Maryland, so there was familiarity built in for me. In the end, I had become invested in the characters and I was happy with how the story wrapped up. Maybe there will be another with the same family?
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Interestingly I found the "mystery/thriller" aspect of this book lacking. However, I really liked the characters following them through the story. Honestly, I almost feel the mystery was an afterthought and this was more a romance. I found the pace slow, but it was a fine pace for a "romance"
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed Hidden Nature, especially January LaVoy’s narration! Nora Roberts’ annual romantic suspense novels can be hit or miss for me as they’re fairly formulaic. I probably liked this book more than some as it gave me some “In Death” vibes, probably because we get the killers’ POV throughout the story. I liked Sloan’s character/personality and enjoyed her family interactions. Her interactions as a Natural Resources police officer was super cool. I didn’t feel that we got to know Nash’s character as much but it’s Sloan’s story after all!
slow-paced
Sloan Cooper was at the wrong place at the wrong time. She went inside a convenience store and wound up getting shot. While she managed to survive, she did die briefly while on the table. Ordered to stay home from work and to rest and recover, she moves back in with her parents. Not one to stay idle, Sloan digs into a case on several people being abducted and uncovers some connections that might just break the case. It is a race against the clock to see if Sloan can figure out who is behind the abductions before it is too late.
This is my first Nora Roberts book that was not a romance, and I really struggled with it. The pacing just was not there for me, it felt slow and that a lot of it could have been edited down or cut from the story. If you like very little romance and a slow pace in your mystery books you will enjoy this.
This is my first Nora Roberts book that was not a romance, and I really struggled with it. The pacing just was not there for me, it felt slow and that a lot of it could have been edited down or cut from the story. If you like very little romance and a slow pace in your mystery books you will enjoy this.
dark
mysterious
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
This was my first Nora Roberts book, and it was definitely average for me.
I found the beginning really dragged on for quite a while, probably the first half. The second half of the book definitely picked up and I found myself enjoying it more.
I will say I was disappointed there was no crazy twist, and I didn't particularly like the villain's POV, but overall it was a decent mystery/thriller/splash of romance.
I found the beginning really dragged on for quite a while, probably the first half. The second half of the book definitely picked up and I found myself enjoying it more.
I will say I was disappointed there was no crazy twist, and I didn't particularly like the villain's POV, but overall it was a decent mystery/thriller/splash of romance.
This was such an addicting read! I connected with Sloan right away. She’s such a relatable and likable character. The dynamic between her, her partner, and his wife was unexpectedly adorable! I was hooked from the very first page and had no idea how everything would unfold, but the story came together beautifully. The Coopers are the kind of warm, supportive family everyone wishes they had, and I loved every scene they were in. I also adored the Fix It brothers. Both were completely adorable and smitten. The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat and I’m hoping for more Sloan Cooper books. The narrator, January LaVoy, was excellent. She brought each character to life, especially Sloan, using tone and inflection in a way that made me feel completely immersed in the story. So good!!
A very special thanks to St. Martin's Press + Macmillan Audio + Netgalley for the gifted copy.
A very special thanks to St. Martin's Press + Macmillan Audio + Netgalley for the gifted copy.