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ameserole's review
4.0
It has been a while since I've read a Nora Roberts book. So, I figured that I should definitely jump into one this month. And by a while, I mean that the last time I read one of Nora's books was back in March of 2021. So, yeah, I was overdue for some Nora love.
In Angels Fall, you will meet Reese and Jamison. At first glance, I honestly didn't know what to think about them. She was okay but definitely annoyed me when she made horrible decisions. Constantly. He also rubbed me the wrong way and I'm not really sure I ever really liked him throughout the entire book.
It also didn't help that when she was struggling, he just kept doing everything wrong. For example, if she was maybe having a panic attack, he would do something dumb like say "calm down" or whatever. Honestly, whatever you think is a horrible decision to something he basically did it. On repeat.
As for their romance, eh, I didn't really get it. I still don't. Yeah, it was likable at times but then I would just end up frustrated. Wine was calling my name to help ease through the pain of it. The only thing that kept me growing was the possibility that they would become more likable. For example, I don't know... like Reese growing a god damn backbone. Which, yes, that eventually happened (thank you sweet baby Jesus).
In the end, I wanted more from the mystery and suspense. Definitely less on the romance. Not even sure why I gave this book 4 stars to begin with. Maybe wine me liked it a bit more than sober me. Either way, I'm too lazy to change the rating.
In Angels Fall, you will meet Reese and Jamison. At first glance, I honestly didn't know what to think about them. She was okay but definitely annoyed me when she made horrible decisions. Constantly. He also rubbed me the wrong way and I'm not really sure I ever really liked him throughout the entire book.
It also didn't help that when she was struggling, he just kept doing everything wrong. For example, if she was maybe having a panic attack, he would do something dumb like say "calm down" or whatever. Honestly, whatever you think is a horrible decision to something he basically did it. On repeat.
As for their romance, eh, I didn't really get it. I still don't. Yeah, it was likable at times but then I would just end up frustrated. Wine was calling my name to help ease through the pain of it. The only thing that kept me growing was the possibility that they would become more likable. For example, I don't know... like Reese growing a god damn backbone. Which, yes, that eventually happened (thank you sweet baby Jesus).
In the end, I wanted more from the mystery and suspense. Definitely less on the romance. Not even sure why I gave this book 4 stars to begin with. Maybe wine me liked it a bit more than sober me. Either way, I'm too lazy to change the rating.
amybradley730's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
3.5
judithdcollins's review
4.0
Liked this book as read a while ago - Nora Roberts always pulls out a great story! Reece Gilmore has come a long way to see the stunning view below her. As the sole survivor of a brutal crime back East, she has been on the run, desperately fighting the nightmares and panic attacks that haunt her. Reece settles in Angel's Fist, Wyoming-temporarily, at least-and takes a job at a local diner. And now she's hiked this mountain all by herself. It was glorious, she thought, as she peered through her binoculars at the Snake River churning below. And no one in Angel's Fist seems to believe her. After all, she's a newcomer in town, with a reputation for being jumpy and jittery-maybe even a little fragile. Maybe it's time to run again, to move on . . .
nnorman20's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
eva__pires's review against another edition
5.0
Adorei este livro, fui surpreendida pela positiva nao estava a espera de gostar tanto. mas depressa fiquei presa pela historia intrigante e muito bem desenvolvida. definitivamente uma obra da Nora Roberts que aconselho.
rachelmariereads's review
5.0
I finished this book in three days because I could. not. put. it. down!
Somehow, this is the first Nora Roberts book I’ve ever read— I can assure you it will not be the last!
Let’s start with the characters. Reece is a compelling, if complicated, heroine. She has a traumatic past and some leftover scars, but she doesn’t let it stop her from living her life. Brody, her romantic interest, is rough around the edges and doesn’t coddle Reece, but that’s what makes him so wonderful. Their witty banter is laugh-out-loud funny and adorable. The other characters in the novel are supportive and likable and well-fleshed out.
The plot is also excellent. This mystery is one I didn’t figure out right until the end when it was revealed. The killer is not at all who I suspected, but that’s the point! I never saw it coming, I kept changing who I thought it might be, and I couldn’t stop reading this because I had to know what happened next.
Angels Fall is truly one of the best mysteries I’ve read. It has exactly the right amount of romance and suspense, and I desperately wish that there was a sequel!
Somehow, this is the first Nora Roberts book I’ve ever read— I can assure you it will not be the last!
Let’s start with the characters. Reece is a compelling, if complicated, heroine. She has a traumatic past and some leftover scars, but she doesn’t let it stop her from living her life. Brody, her romantic interest, is rough around the edges and doesn’t coddle Reece, but that’s what makes him so wonderful. Their witty banter is laugh-out-loud funny and adorable. The other characters in the novel are supportive and likable and well-fleshed out.
The plot is also excellent. This mystery is one I didn’t figure out right until the end when it was revealed. The killer is not at all who I suspected, but that’s the point! I never saw it coming, I kept changing who I thought it might be, and I couldn’t stop reading this because I had to know what happened next.
Angels Fall is truly one of the best mysteries I’ve read. It has exactly the right amount of romance and suspense, and I desperately wish that there was a sequel!
colorfulleo92's review
4.0
3.7 stars. Didn't quite love it but I'm finding I'm really enjoying reading some Nora Roberts here and there. They have a bit of suspenseful, bit of romance/fluff and quite pleasant to read. Not an intense reading experience but more of a bit of a relaxing read when ai don't feel for chick lit, cozy mystery or middle grade
catwolfswritings's review
3.0
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Не мисля, че това е силно увличаща и поглъщаща книга, но пък и аз просто не съм фен на жанра. Все пак смятам, че е стойностна и е приятно четиво, което е много подходящо, ако имате нужда от нещо леко, което да ви отвлече от ежедневието, ако имате нужда за малко да почетете за нечии чужди проблеми, вместо да се занимавате със своите, или просто искате да убиете няколко самотни часа.
Рийс Гилмор е жена с множество психически травми, получени благодарение на факта, че в миналото си става свидетел на убийства и самата тя едва се измъква жива. От тогава животът й е труден, тя самата е параноична, невротична и наплашена. Пътува из страната, опитвайки се да прочисти главата си и може би да намери своето място, когато се спира в малкото градче Ейнджълс Фист и решава, че е подходящо да се установи там, поне за малко – колкото да спечели малко пари, за да може да продължи натам.
Междувременно на Рийс започват да й се случват много странни неща и изглежда така, сякаш психиката й продължава да е разклатена и тя не се подобрява изобщо. От друга страна, тя не се отказва от опитите да разкрие нещо повече за убийството край Змийската река, на което става свидетел, но става все по-трудно, защото все по-малко хора й вярват. Странностите се увеличават, а ситуацията на Рийс не става по-благоприятна. Тя самата се опитва да се впише в градчето и е решена да остане на това прекрасно малко място, в което е намерила всичко, от което се нуждае.
Разкриването на загадката не е толкова сложно, освен ако човек не се остави на течението, по което го носи книгата и тогава може би дори ще бъде изненадан. За хората, които си падат по разплитането на случаите, преди текстът да ги е отвел до тях, тази история ще е като детска игра. И все пак, сюжетът е предвидим, любовната история е ясна и предвидима, дори страшно клиширана. Но четивото е леко, приятно и неангажиращо. Не можех и да очаквам повече от такъв тип книга, но не останах разочарована в никакъв случай.
Не мисля, че това е силно увличаща и поглъщаща книга, но пък и аз просто не съм фен на жанра. Все пак смятам, че е стойностна и е приятно четиво, което е много подходящо, ако имате нужда от нещо леко, което да ви отвлече от ежедневието, ако имате нужда за малко да почетете за нечии чужди проблеми, вместо да се занимавате със своите, или просто искате да убиете няколко самотни часа.
Рийс Гилмор е жена с множество психически травми, получени благодарение на факта, че в миналото си става свидетел на убийства и самата тя едва се измъква жива. От тогава животът й е труден, тя самата е параноична, невротична и наплашена. Пътува из страната, опитвайки се да прочисти главата си и може би да намери своето място, когато се спира в малкото градче Ейнджълс Фист и решава, че е подходящо да се установи там, поне за малко – колкото да спечели малко пари, за да може да продължи натам.
Междувременно на Рийс започват да й се случват много странни неща и изглежда така, сякаш психиката й продължава да е разклатена и тя не се подобрява изобщо. От друга страна, тя не се отказва от опитите да разкрие нещо повече за убийството край Змийската река, на което става свидетел, но става все по-трудно, защото все по-малко хора й вярват. Странностите се увеличават, а ситуацията на Рийс не става по-благоприятна. Тя самата се опитва да се впише в градчето и е решена да остане на това прекрасно малко място, в което е намерила всичко, от което се нуждае.
Разкриването на загадката не е толкова сложно, освен ако човек не се остави на течението, по което го носи книгата и тогава може би дори ще бъде изненадан. За хората, които си падат по разплитането на случаите, преди текстът да ги е отвел до тях, тази история ще е като детска игра. И все пак, сюжетът е предвидим, любовната история е ясна и предвидима, дори страшно клиширана. Но четивото е леко, приятно и неангажиращо. Не можех и да очаквам повече от такъв тип книга, но не останах разочарована в никакъв случай.
carobcbg's review against another edition
4.0
I had originally read this back in 2011, but have to admit to having forgotten who the villain was in this when I started the re-read.
As for the protagonists, I absolutely loved Brody's surliness, his "no bullshit" attitude with a heart of gold. It's true that if I were to actually meet someone like him in real life, I probably would not give him the time of day after decided he was arrogant and rude, but Nora Roberts manages to make it understandable how he was exactly what Reece needed in her life when she came to Angels' Fist. I've tried a couple of times in the last couple of year to read another standalone (Whiskey Beach) by Nora Roberts, but just can't get into it and was wondering if I had maybe gone "off" her writing style. Great to affirm with this read that that's not the case.
As for the protagonists, I absolutely loved Brody's surliness, his "no bullshit" attitude with a heart of gold. It's true that if I were to actually meet someone like him in real life, I probably would not give him the time of day after decided he was arrogant and rude, but Nora Roberts manages to make it understandable how he was exactly what Reece needed in her life when she came to Angels' Fist. I've tried a couple of times in the last couple of year to read another standalone (Whiskey Beach) by Nora Roberts, but just can't get into it and was wondering if I had maybe gone "off" her writing style. Great to affirm with this read that that's not the case.