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tashaseegmiller's review
5.0
While I will be the first to admit that I was a huge fan of Kerry's first books, my appreciation for and enjoyment of No More Words surpassed that in an incredible way. Full of heart and mystery, I found myself cheering for the characters and certain I had figured things out at least a dozen times before the final reveal. This is how a family drama should read. And the preview of the sequel? I already can't wait. Stellar writing.
readfrenzy's review
3.0
(updated)
No More Words is written in the third person, and admittedly I believe it is a difficult point of view in which to write. In this particular case, I think the story suffers for it.
Instead of having insights into the main character’s thoughts that might make me sympathetic towards her, I felt detached from Olivia. In truth, I didn’t really like her that much. It made it hard to root for her. Actually, there are very few unlikeable characters.
The beginning of the book intrigued me, but the longer the mystery drags on the less interested I became. By the time I got some solid-ish answers, it felt anti-climactic.
Questions are left unanswered in the end, but I was ready for the story to be over so I didn’t mind. I just found out that this is book one in a trilogy. A trilogy, ya’ll! I think I’ve had enough though.
No More Words is written in the third person, and admittedly I believe it is a difficult point of view in which to write. In this particular case, I think the story suffers for it.
Instead of having insights into the main character’s thoughts that might make me sympathetic towards her, I felt detached from Olivia. In truth, I didn’t really like her that much. It made it hard to root for her. Actually, there are very few unlikeable characters.
The beginning of the book intrigued me, but the longer the mystery drags on the less interested I became. By the time I got some solid-ish answers, it felt anti-climactic.
Questions are left unanswered in the end, but I was ready for the story to be over so I didn’t mind. I just found out that this is book one in a trilogy. A trilogy, ya’ll! I think I’ve had enough though.
meganmatranga88's review
3.0
I LOVE ALL of Kerry’s books. This one has a great story line with a lot of mystery. I don’t feel like I fell In love with the characters and the story like I have with her previous books. I’m looking forward to reading the next one to see what happens next.
susanthebookbag's review
5.0
I love Kerry's stories and am always excited when she has a new book out. No More Words is the first book in her amazing new trilogy. Her stories are always full of caring, interesting people with just the right amount of unexpected twists. There's never a dull moment in one of Kerry's stories, that's for sure.
No More Words starts out innocently enough, with Oliva and her siblings staying at a friend's cabin for the summer, something they did every year... until they didn't. Years later, when Olivia's nephew shows up on her doorstep all by himself, her life changes as she starts the search for her long lost sister.
I loved everything about this story and found myself racing through the pages, loving the drama and suspense as well as the complicated, satisfying relationships. Kerry's characters are always so likeable and down-to-earth, just like good friends would be.
I'm not sure where the next story, No More Lies, is going to take us but I'm excited to find out. The hard part is that we have to wait until next summer for the next book in the series. But that's okay, I know it'll be worth the wait! I highly recommend No More Words for an exciting summer read!
No More Words starts out innocently enough, with Oliva and her siblings staying at a friend's cabin for the summer, something they did every year... until they didn't. Years later, when Olivia's nephew shows up on her doorstep all by himself, her life changes as she starts the search for her long lost sister.
I loved everything about this story and found myself racing through the pages, loving the drama and suspense as well as the complicated, satisfying relationships. Kerry's characters are always so likeable and down-to-earth, just like good friends would be.
I'm not sure where the next story, No More Lies, is going to take us but I'm excited to find out. The hard part is that we have to wait until next summer for the next book in the series. But that's okay, I know it'll be worth the wait! I highly recommend No More Words for an exciting summer read!
erinremen's review
5.0
Olivia's fondest memories are of summers spent at the cabin with her siblings when they were young. Blaze and his brother and her siblings spent long lazy days enjoying the sun, the cool water and magical hikes. Until her brother ruined it all. As an adult her life us very different. She does not speak to her siblings and struggles to let people in, even Blaze. Nightmares plague her sleep and her missing sister is a blip on her radar after the way she betrayed her. Until her son shows up on her door step, terrified and not making sense. Something has happened to her sister and her son and she has no idea how to find her. To make matters worse something about that time all those years ago doesn't make sense. What really happened then and now? Olivia won't stop until she knows, no matter how much the truth might hurt.
Another great read by the author that sucked me in and would not let me go, even now ! I'm really looking forward to more from this world!
Another great read by the author that sucked me in and would not let me go, even now ! I'm really looking forward to more from this world!
rochelleweinstein's review against another edition
5.0
Lonsdale kept me turning pages FAST. Cracking open No More Lies!
heather626's review against another edition
5.0
Prepare to be sucked in and not be able to stop reading! No More Words is Kerry Lonsdale's latest novel and is book one of a trilogy (insert excitement and cheering!!) If you have never had the chance to experience Lonsdale's story telling, take an afternoon and give her a try. She is an amazing author and you will not be disappointed.
We meet Olivia and her siblings, growing up with a difficult father who is desperately trying to have the perfect family and run for office. But life is hard living under the microscope. The children are blessed to enjoy summers away at the lake with family friends while their mom and dad continue working. Life long friendships are born and the kids are immune to the real-life happenings of what goes on behind the curtain of adulthood.
Present day brings us to find Olivia dealing with her own life as an adult. Lily ran away years ago, pregnant and scared. Lucas is struggling to make ends meet. Mom and Dad are still together but struggle to stay that way. And like that, Josh, Lilly's son finds Olivia with legal papers in hand that elect her as his guardian if anything happens to his mother. Josh has trouble speaking and is unable to help Olivia find his mom. Olivia begins the search to uncover her family's secrets and what she finds can't stay buried anymore.
Lonsdale makes you fall for your characters. You root for them, you fall in love with them, and you can really dislike them too. Kerry Lonsdale's writing is easy to read and easy to follow long with. She is able to put you right in the story and make you feel like you are right there with the characters and setting. The chapters are just the right length, not too long and not too short. (Not that chapter length is important when you will read through the entire book in a day ;) )
I will be recommending No More Words to all my book-loving friends and will be anxiously awaiting the next installment in this trilogy! Special thanks to Kerry Lonsdale, Jen Cannon, Lake Union Publishing, and NetGalley for the advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest opinion. 5 stars!
#TeamNoMore #NoMoreWords #NetGalley
We meet Olivia and her siblings, growing up with a difficult father who is desperately trying to have the perfect family and run for office. But life is hard living under the microscope. The children are blessed to enjoy summers away at the lake with family friends while their mom and dad continue working. Life long friendships are born and the kids are immune to the real-life happenings of what goes on behind the curtain of adulthood.
Present day brings us to find Olivia dealing with her own life as an adult. Lily ran away years ago, pregnant and scared. Lucas is struggling to make ends meet. Mom and Dad are still together but struggle to stay that way. And like that, Josh, Lilly's son finds Olivia with legal papers in hand that elect her as his guardian if anything happens to his mother. Josh has trouble speaking and is unable to help Olivia find his mom. Olivia begins the search to uncover her family's secrets and what she finds can't stay buried anymore.
Lonsdale makes you fall for your characters. You root for them, you fall in love with them, and you can really dislike them too. Kerry Lonsdale's writing is easy to read and easy to follow long with. She is able to put you right in the story and make you feel like you are right there with the characters and setting. The chapters are just the right length, not too long and not too short. (Not that chapter length is important when you will read through the entire book in a day ;) )
I will be recommending No More Words to all my book-loving friends and will be anxiously awaiting the next installment in this trilogy! Special thanks to Kerry Lonsdale, Jen Cannon, Lake Union Publishing, and NetGalley for the advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest opinion. 5 stars!
#TeamNoMore #NoMoreWords #NetGalley
spowers2627's review
5.0
This tale is full of emotion, family drama and more than one intriguing mystery. Previous betrayals have led Olivia Carson to keep people at arms length. When the 13 year old nephew she has never met shows up unexpectedly, Olivia is forced to confront memories of her past in order to help Josh find his mom. Unfortunately, Josh can't offer much help. A head injury has left him unable to clearly articulate his thoughts, leaving Olivia to solve the puzzle of how Josh and her younger sister were separated.
Olivia pieces together memories from her past along with Josh's cryptic information and more questions arise. As flashbacks from her past surface, Olivia realizes the people she trusts most may actually be the ones deceiving her.
Kerry Lonsdale has crafted a gripping story that kept me turning the pages until after 2am in order to find out what happened! I held my breath in suspense at multiple points and I was definitely surprised by the ending. I am excited that this is a series because I have become invested in these characters. I can't wait for the next installment to find out what happens next for the Carson siblings.
Olivia pieces together memories from her past along with Josh's cryptic information and more questions arise. As flashbacks from her past surface, Olivia realizes the people she trusts most may actually be the ones deceiving her.
Kerry Lonsdale has crafted a gripping story that kept me turning the pages until after 2am in order to find out what happened! I held my breath in suspense at multiple points and I was definitely surprised by the ending. I am excited that this is a series because I have become invested in these characters. I can't wait for the next installment to find out what happens next for the Carson siblings.
coffee_shop_thrillers's review against another edition
3.0
It had a solid plot but was a little disappointed. I thought it was Josh's drawings that broke the case, that led them to investigate further, when in fact, it was the other way around.
minseigle's review against another edition
4.0
(Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.)
This was a unique, and interesting, story! While most things were tidied up at the end, there were still many questions, most likely to be answered in the next book of this series. I rated down a star because there was A LOT happening here, and the back and forth between times, was a bit much.
This was a unique, and interesting, story! While most things were tidied up at the end, there were still many questions, most likely to be answered in the next book of this series. I rated down a star because there was A LOT happening here, and the back and forth between times, was a bit much.