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booksandmusic's review against another edition
2.0
It's too bad. I like the ideas - killer virus released on a plane, female FBI agent on board (whose husband might've developed the virus) helping to find the culprit - but it was really hard to read because no one I've met in real life talks like these characters. Heather, the heroine, says, "I long for release from quarantine so I could help end the scare." Wouldn't most people say something like: "I want to get out of here so I can help find whoever did this!" The language kept throwing me out of the story.
marcus1969's review against another edition
5.0
DiAnn Mills has become a favorite author, so I was happy to have an offer to review her newest book, one that was on my to-read list when it comes out.
Reading Airborne at this time was especially interesting since it deals with a virus, and we have been dealing with the Covid virus for several months now.
Airborne was a lot different than Mill's other books. A lot of the story took place on a plane, and the main character was quarantined for most of the book. Mills did an awesome job of describing the effects and fallout of such a virus.
Heather made an awesome main character, dealing with the breakup of her marriage, being on a plane where a virus had been released, and knowing her husband was the main suspect in the attack. I found myself liking her husband and hoping he was innocent, and that they would get back together. (You'll have to read the book to find out).
One thing that really impacted me was the spiritual journey of one of the characters in the book. An atheist slowly found himself believing the Bible, and finally coming to know Jesus. The author wrote about this journey in such a way that it really moved me and has been on my mind. God does use Christian fiction.
I figured out fairly early who the bad guy was, but was not expecting the twist when it became clear.
Airborne was an awesome read that was full of suspense and non stop dram and action one can expect from Mills' books. It had a great ending, and I appreciate the unapologetic Christian part of the story. I highly recommend this book.
Reading Airborne at this time was especially interesting since it deals with a virus, and we have been dealing with the Covid virus for several months now.
Airborne was a lot different than Mill's other books. A lot of the story took place on a plane, and the main character was quarantined for most of the book. Mills did an awesome job of describing the effects and fallout of such a virus.
Heather made an awesome main character, dealing with the breakup of her marriage, being on a plane where a virus had been released, and knowing her husband was the main suspect in the attack. I found myself liking her husband and hoping he was innocent, and that they would get back together. (You'll have to read the book to find out).
One thing that really impacted me was the spiritual journey of one of the characters in the book. An atheist slowly found himself believing the Bible, and finally coming to know Jesus. The author wrote about this journey in such a way that it really moved me and has been on my mind. God does use Christian fiction.
I figured out fairly early who the bad guy was, but was not expecting the twist when it became clear.
Airborne was an awesome read that was full of suspense and non stop dram and action one can expect from Mills' books. It had a great ending, and I appreciate the unapologetic Christian part of the story. I highly recommend this book.
freddikb's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I was immediately pulled into the story. The first chapter provided the “perfect” set up for the rest of the story. I was on the edge of my seat from the very beginning, feeling the intensity building up knowing something was going to happen. Being trapped in an airplane while an unknown virus is let loose? No thank you! A few chapters are of the POV of the person who released the virus, that was a bit creepy. Definitely psychopath vibes. And then we come to the grand reveal, the “mastermind” behind the virus, if you will. How highly disappointed I was reading that. And I am still disappointed. In fact, I am quite upset with the way Diann Mills wrote the reveal.
*My SPOILER rant begins*….
I am very, very familiar with Dissociative Identity Disorder, aka DID. There are no “bad parts”. The Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde stigma that people talk about, that movies and books portray those with DID to have (a “good side” and an “evil dark side”) is offensive and frustrating. Each part, or Alter, is there in the body because of severe trauma that a child had to suffer through. The best way the child’s mind knew how to protect itself was to split into parts and create different personalities, thus what used to be known as Multiple Personalities and is now known as Dissociative Identity Disorder. The parts, or alters, are there to protect the person, NOT push them away. This book upsets me greatly and saddens me because it puts DID in a negative light and makes the victim look like a criminal. Stop victimizing the victim.
*I received this book free from Tyndale in exchange for my honest review. What I have expressed are entirely my own thoughts. I was not compensated in any monetary way.*
*I received this book free from Tyndale in exchange for my honest review. What I have expressed are entirely my own thoughts. I was not compensated in any monetary way.*
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Blood, Vomit, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Physical abuse
Minor: Animal cruelty, Cancer, Blood, and Mass/school shootings
thedeena63's review against another edition
3.0
The story had interesting elements, but I never connected with the characters. A little disappointed, but I still appreciate the opportunity to read an advance copy from NetGalley.
mjamm's review against another edition
5.0
Great book! Diann Mills doesn't disappoint! Considering I read this book during the Covid-19 pandemic, it fully had my attention! Kept me in suspense and I couldn't wait to find out what would happen! I received a copy of this book via NetGalley.
molliemartin's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
rusticreadingal's review against another edition
3.0
What an intense and timely read considering what's going on in the world right now. It was scary and anxiety-inducing at times, but there was hope mixed in there too. The chapters were short and the pace was fast, making this a quick read. The plot was strong, but I never really connected with any of the characters. I kept hoping I would, but it never happened. There were also times when the dialogue was a little awkward and it kinda took me out of the story for a minute there. But all in all, it was a good read that kept me interested in trying to figure out what was going on.
tgosnell's review
5.0
I received a copy of this book through NetGalley, but boy was this book timely! This book is about a deadly virus that is exposed on a flight that Heather Lawrence is on overseas. She is a behavioral analyst for FBI, and she is taking a trip to figure out her future without her husband, Chad. They are separated, and she is ready to work it all out and spend some time renewing her faith.
I liked several things about this book. The suspense and mystery of figuring out what was going to happen, how the deadly virus was leaked, how Heather was going to help, and most of all, I enjoyed a book with religion and faith in it as well. While Heather is in quarantine, she makes friends with others that have survived, lost some friends to the virus that she met, and all the while she and others are trying to figure out where the virus came from. This book is also about relationships, and once again, that is timely to me as well.
I liked several things about this book. The suspense and mystery of figuring out what was going to happen, how the deadly virus was leaked, how Heather was going to help, and most of all, I enjoyed a book with religion and faith in it as well. While Heather is in quarantine, she makes friends with others that have survived, lost some friends to the virus that she met, and all the while she and others are trying to figure out where the virus came from. This book is also about relationships, and once again, that is timely to me as well.
hugbandit7's review against another edition
5.0
Looking for a book that will keep you up at night because you don't want to put the book down? Airborne is that sort of book and I found myself reading it at work over lunch or on breaks and was sad when the story ended.
In today's crazy world (all of 2020), this book hits a note with everything we have dealt with regarding COVID-19. While this book was written long before this virus, the similarities are uncanny. Perhaps DiAnn is a bit psychic.
The crux of this story is a deadly virus released on a plane and the search to determine how it was released, by who, and why. The cast of potential villains is not large and it is hard to decipher who is the guilty party. Is it who is being reported by the media, or is it someone else? Are there multiple players in this game? I have to say that I did figure out who but not the why. It was more of a gut reaction to this character for no specific reason other than they just seemed off. Not that there weren't a few other likely choices and I nearly changed my mind or considered adding another character simply for their behavior. There are two chapters in the book that are told from the antagonist's POV and there are no clues given as to the identity of the character. The second chapter might lead you down a path but will it be the right one? When all is revealed in the end, I was blown away by the why. It is a very complex story and while there are tiny hints, there are no overt clues to explain why this situation has happened.
While the main focus of this novel is the virus, there is also a major storyline between Heather and Chad and the demise of their marriage. Chad is dedicated to discovering a cure for some of our most deadly viruses after losing a friend to one. This affected him drastically to the point of cutting Heather out of his life. This wasn't their only issue. Religion was a huge hurdle for Heather to overcome. She is a Christian but Chad is an Athiest. She knew this going in, but I suspect she thought she could change him or at least persuade him to be open to God and faith. Neither of them is perfect in this relationship and they both need to take some responsibility for the way their relationship cratered. I enjoyed watching them both admit to their mistakes and try and learn and grow and become better versions of themselves.
I appreciated that this book did not delve deeply into the science behind the virus or its creation. There is enough to set the stage for what happened but does not dive into the nuts and bolts of creating the virus or the research involved. It was intriguing to discover what they thought was the reason that some were not infected or become ill from the virus. Anything is possible when it comes to the human body and our ability to fight off disease.
There is a strong faith base to this story, as would be expected since the author writes Christian based novels. Not only is Heather a strong believer, but so are some of her FBI coworkers and a doctor friend of Chad's. I enjoyed watching their stories unfold in a way that provided Chad with reason to reconsider his non-belief especially when confronted with works from several authors he admired. Chad's transformation takes place over a weekend, but that weekend is intense and I was intrigued by the references to C.S. Lewis which sent Chad down a rabbit hole in his research.
Here are some of my favorite lines from this book because several of these are how I feel especially in today's society. I feel the author has captured our society to a T and not necessarily in a good way.
"Heroes are built from adversity."
"She craved confirmation God had not abandoned them."
"Children are the seeds of a beautiful future. they should be nourished and loved."
"...the world doesn't revolve around the next scientific discovery by a man who doesn't accept his humanity. Relationships matter."
"Every virus has the potential to take lives."
"One thing I'll say about the media. They present news in a way that initiates responses, emotionally charged ones. The truth will be exposed, but in the meantime, we'll hear facts and opinions."
"Love was more important than prestige, power, and position. Chad called those the three p's destined to destroy a man - or a woman."
Overall, this book is a winner and I highly recommend it to anyone that enjoys romantic suspense. We give it 5 paws up.
In today's crazy world (all of 2020), this book hits a note with everything we have dealt with regarding COVID-19. While this book was written long before this virus, the similarities are uncanny. Perhaps DiAnn is a bit psychic.
The crux of this story is a deadly virus released on a plane and the search to determine how it was released, by who, and why. The cast of potential villains is not large and it is hard to decipher who is the guilty party. Is it who is being reported by the media, or is it someone else? Are there multiple players in this game? I have to say that I did figure out who but not the why. It was more of a gut reaction to this character for no specific reason other than they just seemed off. Not that there weren't a few other likely choices and I nearly changed my mind or considered adding another character simply for their behavior. There are two chapters in the book that are told from the antagonist's POV and there are no clues given as to the identity of the character. The second chapter might lead you down a path but will it be the right one? When all is revealed in the end, I was blown away by the why. It is a very complex story and while there are tiny hints, there are no overt clues to explain why this situation has happened.
While the main focus of this novel is the virus, there is also a major storyline between Heather and Chad and the demise of their marriage. Chad is dedicated to discovering a cure for some of our most deadly viruses after losing a friend to one. This affected him drastically to the point of cutting Heather out of his life. This wasn't their only issue. Religion was a huge hurdle for Heather to overcome. She is a Christian but Chad is an Athiest. She knew this going in, but I suspect she thought she could change him or at least persuade him to be open to God and faith. Neither of them is perfect in this relationship and they both need to take some responsibility for the way their relationship cratered. I enjoyed watching them both admit to their mistakes and try and learn and grow and become better versions of themselves.
I appreciated that this book did not delve deeply into the science behind the virus or its creation. There is enough to set the stage for what happened but does not dive into the nuts and bolts of creating the virus or the research involved. It was intriguing to discover what they thought was the reason that some were not infected or become ill from the virus. Anything is possible when it comes to the human body and our ability to fight off disease.
There is a strong faith base to this story, as would be expected since the author writes Christian based novels. Not only is Heather a strong believer, but so are some of her FBI coworkers and a doctor friend of Chad's. I enjoyed watching their stories unfold in a way that provided Chad with reason to reconsider his non-belief especially when confronted with works from several authors he admired. Chad's transformation takes place over a weekend, but that weekend is intense and I was intrigued by the references to C.S. Lewis which sent Chad down a rabbit hole in his research.
Here are some of my favorite lines from this book because several of these are how I feel especially in today's society. I feel the author has captured our society to a T and not necessarily in a good way.
"Heroes are built from adversity."
"She craved confirmation God had not abandoned them."
"Children are the seeds of a beautiful future. they should be nourished and loved."
"...the world doesn't revolve around the next scientific discovery by a man who doesn't accept his humanity. Relationships matter."
"Every virus has the potential to take lives."
"One thing I'll say about the media. They present news in a way that initiates responses, emotionally charged ones. The truth will be exposed, but in the meantime, we'll hear facts and opinions."
"Love was more important than prestige, power, and position. Chad called those the three p's destined to destroy a man - or a woman."
Overall, this book is a winner and I highly recommend it to anyone that enjoys romantic suspense. We give it 5 paws up.
randikaye's review
5.0
Talk about a timely book release. Though written before Covid-19 was ever on our radar, the theme of this book really hits home with the current world events. In Airborne, we meet FBI agent Heather Lawrence as she is boarding a plane to Salzburg, alone on a trip that she'd planned to take with her now estranged husband, virologist Dr. Chad Lawrence. Hours into the flight, passengers start coming down with a mysterious and deadly virus...and it seems it wasn't released by accident.
Right from the start, this story had me in it's grasps. Sure, the world events as they are might have contributed a bit... but more than that it was the captivating writing. Have you ever watched the movie Final Destination (or any of it's sequels)? I know an odd reference for a Christian book review, but the most fitting one I can find. In these films, attention is paid to the every day ordinary occurrences in a way that has you on the edge of your seat, knowing something big is just about to happen. I could not help but feel that the opening of Airborne had this exact same feel. I found myself paying attention to these little detail in wait to see how it was going to play out. That fantastic suspense writing held me right through the very end. While I suspected quite early on who the bad guy would ultimately be, there were many twists and turns that I admit I certainly did not see coming. I truly could not put this one down.
Reading during our very own pandemic, I think that certainly brought about a realness to this story that perhaps would not have been there had I not had this Covid-19 experience to draw on. We have seen firsthand what the idea of a pandemic will do to people and how they react, and it's quite astonishing how true to life the book plays out...
Overall, this was a fantastic and timely read that fans of romantic suspense are most certainly going to want to check out. It's definitely one NOT to miss.
**I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley for consideration. All thoughts are 100% my own.
Right from the start, this story had me in it's grasps. Sure, the world events as they are might have contributed a bit... but more than that it was the captivating writing. Have you ever watched the movie Final Destination (or any of it's sequels)? I know an odd reference for a Christian book review, but the most fitting one I can find. In these films, attention is paid to the every day ordinary occurrences in a way that has you on the edge of your seat, knowing something big is just about to happen. I could not help but feel that the opening of Airborne had this exact same feel. I found myself paying attention to these little detail in wait to see how it was going to play out. That fantastic suspense writing held me right through the very end. While I suspected quite early on who the bad guy would ultimately be, there were many twists and turns that I admit I certainly did not see coming. I truly could not put this one down.
Reading during our very own pandemic, I think that certainly brought about a realness to this story that perhaps would not have been there had I not had this Covid-19 experience to draw on. We have seen firsthand what the idea of a pandemic will do to people and how they react, and it's quite astonishing how true to life the book plays out...
Overall, this was a fantastic and timely read that fans of romantic suspense are most certainly going to want to check out. It's definitely one NOT to miss.
**I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley for consideration. All thoughts are 100% my own.