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3.26 AVERAGE
3.26 AVERAGE
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-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:
Yes
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-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:
Yes
Short and sweet
I need to come to terms with the fact that I just don't enjoy Danielle Steel's books. Her books got me into reading so I have a hard time letting go of them. This book was exceptionally bad. There was barely any dialogue, jumping around from character to character, it just seemed badly planned.
Thanks to Net Galley for an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review as always, all words are my own.
Thanks to Net Galley for an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review as always, all words are my own.
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Trigger Warnings: 9/11, terrorist, bombing, death
Our main character, Kezia decides to move from our home she shared with her late husband in San Francisco to New York to be closer to her two daughters. Just as she is enjoying her penthouse view watching the Fourth of July festivities, disaster hits as a terrorist strike happens again as the city is still healing from the last major hit. In an awkward and unexpected meeting to her handsome movie star neighbor, Sam, they both race down the the site to help out. Thrown together by tragedy, the get closer as the story is told along with side stories of both of her daughters as Kezia tries to repair her relationship with her oldest daughter.
The storyline flowed okay but with the back story of who caused the disaster downtown New York, it felt that it was kind of just thrown in there. The ending for that portion of the story felt a bit hollow as I was curious on more of it.
I did enjoy the book and it was a quick read. I'd recommend it.
Thank you to NetGalley, Danielle Steel and Random House Publishing for the ARC.
Trigger Warnings: 9/11, terrorist, bombing, death
Our main character, Kezia decides to move from our home she shared with her late husband in San Francisco to New York to be closer to her two daughters. Just as she is enjoying her penthouse view watching the Fourth of July festivities, disaster hits as a terrorist strike happens again as the city is still healing from the last major hit. In an awkward and unexpected meeting to her handsome movie star neighbor, Sam, they both race down the the site to help out. Thrown together by tragedy, the get closer as the story is told along with side stories of both of her daughters as Kezia tries to repair her relationship with her oldest daughter.
The storyline flowed okay but with the back story of who caused the disaster downtown New York, it felt that it was kind of just thrown in there. The ending for that portion of the story felt a bit hollow as I was curious on more of it.
I did enjoy the book and it was a quick read. I'd recommend it.
Thank you to NetGalley, Danielle Steel and Random House Publishing for the ARC.
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Triggered Warning: 9/11; terrorist; bombing, catastrophic loss of life
This book started as a typical Steel book
Girl (Kezia)moves across country after her husband dies to be closer to her daughters.
Meets a gorgeous man (Sam), who, by the way, is a movie star. He also lives in the penthouse next door.
Then. On July 4th, while watching fireworks, the unspeakable happens in NYC. Again.
Kezia & Sam are both on their own terraces, separated by a large hedge.
Sam does come over when they realize what is happening.
Kezia is a former nurse, and they both go to the site to help out.
The book has some highs and lows, gets a little off track with Kezia’s oldest daughter Kate.
Happy ending. Blah blah blah.
The book comes out March 5, 2024
I would borrow from the library and not purchase personally.
Triggered Warning: 9/11; terrorist; bombing, catastrophic loss of life
This book started as a typical Steel book
Girl (Kezia)moves across country after her husband dies to be closer to her daughters.
Meets a gorgeous man (Sam), who, by the way, is a movie star. He also lives in the penthouse next door.
Then. On July 4th, while watching fireworks, the unspeakable happens in NYC. Again.
Kezia & Sam are both on their own terraces, separated by a large hedge.
Sam does come over when they realize what is happening.
Kezia is a former nurse, and they both go to the site to help out.
The book has some highs and lows, gets a little off track with Kezia’s oldest daughter Kate.
Happy ending. Blah blah blah.
The book comes out March 5, 2024
I would borrow from the library and not purchase personally.
This story follows the transformative journey of Kezia Cooper Hobson, a widow seeking a new beginning in New York City. Her move brings her closer to her daughters and leads to an unexpected bond with her neighbor, Sam Stewart, amid a citywide crisis. This story beautifully explores themes of resilience, human connection, and the courage to embrace life's changes. Steel masterfully intertwines Kezia's personal growth with her daughters' evolving lives, creating a rich tapestry of relationships and personal discovery. The novel is a testament to the power of support and the endless possibilities of new beginnings, making it an inspiring and deeply moving read.
With the setting be around when the world trade centers were attacked. I found it to be both sad and depressing. The main characters helped for one night; but spent the remainder of the book traveling and living their high lifestyles.
As the story unfolds, Kezia and Sam, a well-known film star, develop a relationship that surprises them both. He encourages her to return to nursing, a profession she loved, but sacrificed when she married her husband. The theme that it is “never too late” to pursue a dream or have a second chance at love is woven, not only in Kezia’s story, but also that of a new acquaintance and her eldest daughter.
liked the characters and getting to know them but the New York tragedy I honestly didn’t care for.
This story provided second chances, love and showcased that it's never too late to be happy.
As the story unfolds, Kezia and Sam, a well-known film star, develop a relationship that surprises them both. He encourages her to return to nursing, a profession she loved, but sacrificed when she married her husband. The theme that it is “never too late” to pursue a dream or have a second chance at love is woven, not only in Kezia’s story, but also that of a new acquaintance and her eldest daughter.
liked the characters and getting to know them but the New York tragedy I honestly didn’t care for.
This story provided second chances, love and showcased that it's never too late to be happy.
I read this book for the book club I joined. The story line was really good and easy to follow. I am not a fan of third person writing, so I didn’t really enjoy the delivery of the story. I also had a problem with a few of the details the author chose to put into the story because it wasn’t ever made clear on who those particular characters were. I tried to keep that very vague so that I didn’t spoil anything, but others who have read it will probably know what I mean. Overall, this would be a pretty cool movie.
Thank you to NetGalley and Danielle Steele for allowing me to read and rate this advanced copy.
In the latest of Ms. Steel’s creations we follow widowed Kezia as she starts her life again in New York City to be closer to adult daughters. Just after moving into her high rise penthouse apartment the unthinkable happens…again. A terrorist attack on July 4th crippling the city. Along with her neighbor Sam, Kezia makes her way to one of the blast points to see if she can use her rusty skills as a nurse to help.
As the days pass we learn more about the bombers and who they represent. We also have a front row seat to Kezia and Sam’s budding romance. Throughout the book we learn more about Kezia’s daughters Kate and Felicity and also Sam’s son John but they seem to be just window dressing for the main story of their parents lives. Taking into consideration the monumental disaster that brings them together it all seems to fall in place too quickly. Sadly this is one of Ms. Steel’s shorter books and lacks more dimensions when it comes to the children and the attack.
I rate this one a 3⭐️
In the latest of Ms. Steel’s creations we follow widowed Kezia as she starts her life again in New York City to be closer to adult daughters. Just after moving into her high rise penthouse apartment the unthinkable happens…again. A terrorist attack on July 4th crippling the city. Along with her neighbor Sam, Kezia makes her way to one of the blast points to see if she can use her rusty skills as a nurse to help.
As the days pass we learn more about the bombers and who they represent. We also have a front row seat to Kezia and Sam’s budding romance. Throughout the book we learn more about Kezia’s daughters Kate and Felicity and also Sam’s son John but they seem to be just window dressing for the main story of their parents lives. Taking into consideration the monumental disaster that brings them together it all seems to fall in place too quickly. Sadly this is one of Ms. Steel’s shorter books and lacks more dimensions when it comes to the children and the attack.
I rate this one a 3⭐️
fast-paced