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br3nda's review
I borrowed this book from my nearby library and renew it a couple of times in an effort to read it but I just couldn’t get past the first few chapters. I gave up. There are way to many other books on my list to bother trying. Maybe I’ll come back to it one day. Maybe I wasn’t in the mood for this story at the moment.
I won’t give a rating until I maybe try again.
I won’t give a rating until I maybe try again.
klovie88's review against another edition
5.0
I have read all of Kerry’s books and was thrilled when I heard about this new trilogy!! Kerry made me feel all the feels for these dysfunctional siblings. This book is full of drama, suspense, and romance. Torn apart by a series of tragic events, I fell in love with the Carson children and absolutely cannot wait for the second and third installment of this series. She is an amazing story teller and I love each of her books more than the last!
hugbandit7's review
5.0
This is a story of a dysfunctional family with secrets and lies and while you might be able to figure out some of it, the rest will come as a surprise.
The story centers around Olivia Carson and her siblings, Lucas and Lily. We meet her parents, Dwight and Charlotte, and the life that they are trying to portray to outsiders. It is a case of living larger than their income. The only solace for the children is being able to visit the Whitman family during the summer at their lake cabin. This is where Olivia and Blaze really fall for each other as teenagers but because of some events during Olivia's childhood, she has a hard time trusting anyone. This fear torpedoes all of her relationships until the present day. Life is going along until all of a sudden a new arrival appears on Olivia's doorstep, her nephew Josh who she has only seen in photos for the last 12 years. Due to an accident, Josh has a hard time speaking and expressing his thoughts and sharing what happened to his mother, Lily. From there it is a search into the past to uncover where Lily is and what happened to her.
This book totally sucked me in and since it is a trilogy, I can only assume that the other two books are about Lucas and Lily. There are many secrets that so many people are keeping from each other and as each is uncovered, it might change how you think about the various characters. Dwight, the father, is a scumbag and treats his children all differently. While I suspected why on one front it wasn't confirmed until near the end. Charlotte, the mother, is a basket case and I honestly don't know why the two of them ever became parents. Neither of them acts as if they like their children other than Dwight and Olivia's relationship. However, as you delve deeper into the book you might wonder why they have that sort of relationship.
I liked that while there could have been a cliffhanger or two at the end of the novel, the author does wrap up the few dangling pieces which makes sense if the other books are about the siblings and what has happened in their life. There are some interesting twists with Lily's life and I am curious to learn more about how she handled having a child and raising him on her own at the age of 16.
We give this book 5 paws up and can't wait for the next two installments to see how this whole story plays out for the Carson family.
The story centers around Olivia Carson and her siblings, Lucas and Lily. We meet her parents, Dwight and Charlotte, and the life that they are trying to portray to outsiders. It is a case of living larger than their income. The only solace for the children is being able to visit the Whitman family during the summer at their lake cabin. This is where Olivia and Blaze really fall for each other as teenagers but because of some events during Olivia's childhood, she has a hard time trusting anyone. This fear torpedoes all of her relationships until the present day. Life is going along until all of a sudden a new arrival appears on Olivia's doorstep, her nephew Josh who she has only seen in photos for the last 12 years. Due to an accident, Josh has a hard time speaking and expressing his thoughts and sharing what happened to his mother, Lily. From there it is a search into the past to uncover where Lily is and what happened to her.
This book totally sucked me in and since it is a trilogy, I can only assume that the other two books are about Lucas and Lily. There are many secrets that so many people are keeping from each other and as each is uncovered, it might change how you think about the various characters. Dwight, the father, is a scumbag and treats his children all differently. While I suspected why on one front it wasn't confirmed until near the end. Charlotte, the mother, is a basket case and I honestly don't know why the two of them ever became parents. Neither of them acts as if they like their children other than Dwight and Olivia's relationship. However, as you delve deeper into the book you might wonder why they have that sort of relationship.
I liked that while there could have been a cliffhanger or two at the end of the novel, the author does wrap up the few dangling pieces which makes sense if the other books are about the siblings and what has happened in their life. There are some interesting twists with Lily's life and I am curious to learn more about how she handled having a child and raising him on her own at the age of 16.
We give this book 5 paws up and can't wait for the next two installments to see how this whole story plays out for the Carson family.
meldav4's review
5.0
The pub date for No More Words is not until July 6 so I really think you should pre-order it now so that you can have it in your hands as soon as you can - it is THAT good!
Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1542019052/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_mq1.Fb9SS551G
I was hooked right from the first page and I gobbled up every single page in ONE day! I can’t quite determine what about it I loved so much, I am thinking maybe EVERYTHING? The characters were so inviting and compelling, the storyline was so creative and captivating, and the writing itself was so easy and flowing. Kerry Lonsdale is such an amazing and talented author and I am a huge fan of hers. I am always blown away by her novels and she has done it yet again with this one! Be prepared to cancel all of your plans once you are ready to start reading No More Words, because you will not want to put it down!
Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1542019052/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_mq1.Fb9SS551G
I was hooked right from the first page and I gobbled up every single page in ONE day! I can’t quite determine what about it I loved so much, I am thinking maybe EVERYTHING? The characters were so inviting and compelling, the storyline was so creative and captivating, and the writing itself was so easy and flowing. Kerry Lonsdale is such an amazing and talented author and I am a huge fan of hers. I am always blown away by her novels and she has done it yet again with this one! Be prepared to cancel all of your plans once you are ready to start reading No More Words, because you will not want to put it down!
meldav4's review against another edition
5.0
The pub date for No More Words is not until July 6 so I really think you should pre-order it now so that you can have it in your hands as soon as you can - it is THAT good!
Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1542019052/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_mq1.Fb9SS551G
I was hooked right from the first page and I gobbled up every single page in ONE day! I can’t quite determine what about it I loved so much, I am thinking maybe EVERYTHING? The characters were so inviting and compelling, the storyline was so creative and captivating, and the writing itself was so easy and flowing. Kerry Lonsdale is such an amazing and talented author and I am a huge fan of hers. I am always blown away by her novels and she has done it yet again with this one! Be prepared to cancel all of your plans once you are ready to start reading No More Words, because you will not want to put it down!
Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1542019052/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_mq1.Fb9SS551G
I was hooked right from the first page and I gobbled up every single page in ONE day! I can’t quite determine what about it I loved so much, I am thinking maybe EVERYTHING? The characters were so inviting and compelling, the storyline was so creative and captivating, and the writing itself was so easy and flowing. Kerry Lonsdale is such an amazing and talented author and I am a huge fan of hers. I am always blown away by her novels and she has done it yet again with this one! Be prepared to cancel all of your plans once you are ready to start reading No More Words, because you will not want to put it down!
kerrylonsdale's review
5.0
Here we are, first book in a new trilogy that has everything you've come to love in my books: suspense, drama, romance, and a little something that's slightly off. I can't wait for you to meet Olivia, Lucas, and Lily, three siblings torn apart by a series of tragic events who want nothing more than to come back together, even if they don't realize that's what they want... or need. I hope you enjoy Olivia's story in NO MORE WORDS. Happy reading! xo Kerry
emwright's review
5.0
I’m not gonna lie, I thought I had the twist pegged pretty early on in the book. I never expected the twists at the end!! So happy for how it turned out but curious to see how the story continues!
catreader18's review
5.0
I was lucky to receive an advanced copy of this amazing book in exchange for my honest opinion. I have been a fan of Kerry Lonsdale for many years so I was thrilled to read this book before it is published on 6July2021. This is the first in a three part series about a family with troubles in their past that left them a broken family. Even today they struggle with secrets.
The siblings, Olivia, Lily, and Lucas were a trio growing up. Olivia always protected Lily from their father, who never treated her well. Then Lilly runs away from home after telling her parents she is pregnant and is still missing. Then Josh, her son, appears on Olivia’s doorstep. Olivia immediately wants to find Lily. Josh knows what happened but has trouble talking. The pair set off on a journey to find Lily that will uncover more family secrets.
The title could not be more perfect for this book. It represents Josh and his trouble speaking and how he has to come up with different ways to communicate. It also represents the feeling you have when you uncover secrets you can’t believe. You have no words.
I enjoyed reading this book and can tell it will be a great series. A lot of characters were introduced in this book that I can see playing a bigger part in future books. The ending is wonderful but leaves many open questions. This makes sense because there are two more books to enjoy! The author included a sneak peak into the second book and it makes me so excited for Summer 2022, when it is released. In the meantime I can enjoy this book!
The siblings, Olivia, Lily, and Lucas were a trio growing up. Olivia always protected Lily from their father, who never treated her well. Then Lilly runs away from home after telling her parents she is pregnant and is still missing. Then Josh, her son, appears on Olivia’s doorstep. Olivia immediately wants to find Lily. Josh knows what happened but has trouble talking. The pair set off on a journey to find Lily that will uncover more family secrets.
The title could not be more perfect for this book. It represents Josh and his trouble speaking and how he has to come up with different ways to communicate. It also represents the feeling you have when you uncover secrets you can’t believe. You have no words.
I enjoyed reading this book and can tell it will be a great series. A lot of characters were introduced in this book that I can see playing a bigger part in future books. The ending is wonderful but leaves many open questions. This makes sense because there are two more books to enjoy! The author included a sneak peak into the second book and it makes me so excited for Summer 2022, when it is released. In the meantime I can enjoy this book!
agustinap's review
3.0
I have read several of Kerry Lonsdale's books. I love that as I'm reading, I can clearly picture the scene in my head. I really enjoyed this storyline...as in other of her books, it leaves you wanting more! I cannot wait for No More Lies...and I wonder if there will be a third book telling us more about Lucas!!!