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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
I read the book where Flynn and Anna where introduced. They both were described as having firstly personalities. Flynn was described as a joker, similar to Anna. I expected their characters to clash, but I did not expect that somewhat out of control first scene. I also didn't expect for the person to ADMIT what was being accused wasn't believed and the behavior was only a reaction.
I liked the story. I listened to the audio book, but the narration was not great. I found it took away from the story. The tones and inflections didn't change enough for me to distinguish one character from another without the name of the character being mentioned. I know this is fiction, but I also didn't get the strength or depth of a command voice I would expect from a bunch of tall, muscled, alpha SEAL'S like described in the book.
The story itself was full of action, adventure, drama, danger, and suspense. The flow was fast paced and held my attention.
I would have liked more background info on both Flynn and Anna. They seemed more like enemies to friends than enemies to lovers. I wasn't picking up any romantic chemistry between them. I don't know if that was because of the narration or what.
I also didn't get that same sense of camaraderie among the team that I have come to expect. It felt like Flynn was on the outside looking in at some level.
I'm going with 3.5 stars. I had to look past the narration to get to the story, and that was pretty decent. Not much romance involved, but decent.
I liked the story. I listened to the audio book, but the narration was not great. I found it took away from the story. The tones and inflections didn't change enough for me to distinguish one character from another without the name of the character being mentioned. I know this is fiction, but I also didn't get the strength or depth of a command voice I would expect from a bunch of tall, muscled, alpha SEAL'S like described in the book.
The story itself was full of action, adventure, drama, danger, and suspense. The flow was fast paced and held my attention.
I would have liked more background info on both Flynn and Anna. They seemed more like enemies to friends than enemies to lovers. I wasn't picking up any romantic chemistry between them. I don't know if that was because of the narration or what.
I also didn't get that same sense of camaraderie among the team that I have come to expect. It felt like Flynn was on the outside looking in at some level.
I'm going with 3.5 stars. I had to look past the narration to get to the story, and that was pretty decent. Not much romance involved, but decent.
I was so looking forward to reading this book after the few hints dropped about Flynn and Anna and I was not disappointed. Things have been going well for Flynn and looked good for him to get a permanent role with Levis team but of course as things are going so well something has to go wrong now not only is the spot on Levis team at stake but the relationship he wanted to take further with Anna but be all but over. I really enjoyed seeing the soft side to Flynn when he cares for the animals as well as for Anna, while he lethal Seal side comes out without hesitation when she is in harms way. I think it was great that Flynn was vulnerable with what was going on and had his doubts it made him so much appealing and Anna's passion for her animals made me love her so much. There were some really great twists and tense moments that made this book so appealing I could not put it down!
I was given a complimentary copy of this book for an honest review for The Assassin's reading reviewing group.
I was given a complimentary copy of this book for an honest review for The Assassin's reading reviewing group.
Flynn’s Firecracker is the fifth book in the Heroes for Hire series, yet it can be read as a standalone novel. I read it as a standalone novel, but I do feel as though I would have understood things better had I read the prior books in the series. I only say this because some of the information was a bit daunting at first – once the story started to move, I was perfectly fine, but at first I did have a lot of questions. Therefore, whilst it can be enjoyed as a standalone novel, I honestly do feel as though it is beneficial to have read the prior books. Not to mention I’m now interested in reading the prior books, and will likely do such a thing once I’m more caught up with my mighty long reading list.
The story itself is a truly addictive one. I wasn’t sure how addicted I was going to become, but before I knew what was happening I’d completed the book in a single sitting. Once it had pulled me in, I found the real world was no longer of interest to me. I needed to know what happened next, and I needed answers regarding how things played out. With action on every page, with the romance simmering below the surface, this story really pulled me in.
Honestly, there’s so much action in this one. Events hit you one after the other. I’ll be honest and say I wanted a bit more mystery surrounding who was behind the events, but as the story progressed I came to enjoy the fact we had the knowledge. Rather than being obsessed with working out who was causing the trouble, I got to watch as the characters worked towards taking down the problem. I’m not usually a fan of novels that play out in such a way, but it really worked with this one. I really couldn’t have imagined it playing out any other way.
Although I felt as though I would know the characters better if I had read the prior books in the series, such a thing failed to prevent me from falling in love with them. It wasn’t simply the main characters I came to love: I really came to enjoy the side characters as well. That’s part of the big reason why I wish to read the other books in the series – everyone in this story was wonderful, playing a part, and they were all so real. I cannot remember the last time I feel in love with such a large cast of characters so quickly.
Overall, this was a great read. Despite my wish to have read the series in order, I cannot deny that Flynn’s Firecracker has certainly left me wanting more from the series. If you’re already a fan of the series, then I’m sure you’ll love this one. If you’ve yet to start the series, then you should join me on the journey of getting to know the characters.
The story itself is a truly addictive one. I wasn’t sure how addicted I was going to become, but before I knew what was happening I’d completed the book in a single sitting. Once it had pulled me in, I found the real world was no longer of interest to me. I needed to know what happened next, and I needed answers regarding how things played out. With action on every page, with the romance simmering below the surface, this story really pulled me in.
Honestly, there’s so much action in this one. Events hit you one after the other. I’ll be honest and say I wanted a bit more mystery surrounding who was behind the events, but as the story progressed I came to enjoy the fact we had the knowledge. Rather than being obsessed with working out who was causing the trouble, I got to watch as the characters worked towards taking down the problem. I’m not usually a fan of novels that play out in such a way, but it really worked with this one. I really couldn’t have imagined it playing out any other way.
Although I felt as though I would know the characters better if I had read the prior books in the series, such a thing failed to prevent me from falling in love with them. It wasn’t simply the main characters I came to love: I really came to enjoy the side characters as well. That’s part of the big reason why I wish to read the other books in the series – everyone in this story was wonderful, playing a part, and they were all so real. I cannot remember the last time I feel in love with such a large cast of characters so quickly.
Overall, this was a great read. Despite my wish to have read the series in order, I cannot deny that Flynn’s Firecracker has certainly left me wanting more from the series. If you’re already a fan of the series, then I’m sure you’ll love this one. If you’ve yet to start the series, then you should join me on the journey of getting to know the characters.