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3.43 AVERAGE
3.43 AVERAGE
I have been looking forward to Sunny's story for a while. I remember liking her character in the brief times we saw her in Gunner's book. This is a fun addition to the Rebel family collection, and now I king of want to go back and reread them closer together (and in order, haha).
Sunny and Davis are both fun characters. I enjoyed getting to know them both a little better, and seeing them on this crazy Alaskan adventure. The plot was also unique and had some exciting surprise twists!
Sunniva (Sunny) Rebel was an interesting one. Especially after reading the previous books in the series, Sunny's story was a unique look at the Rebel family. She's different. She doesn't feel the call of the military the way much of her family does, instead she seeks adventure in her own way. She's a bit of a romantic at heart, and we see in the story that she sees her big-heart and rosy outlook as a bit of a weakness, while everyone else sees it as something precious that should be protected and nurtured. I loved seeing how her positive and hopeful attitude brought a healing effect to those around her. And don't let her fool you, this lady's claimed Denali multiple times and her sense of adventure knows no bounds. She's an expert wilderness survivalist and guide.
Davis Fields is former special forces and a member of Stryker's crew. He sort of has a chip on his shoulder and a secret that has haunted him for months. Since returning to the states, he is struggling to return to civilian life, so deciding to join a buddy in the wilderness, he never expects to find the one person who seemed to shake up his world. Neither did he ever expect to find her in so much trouble.
The story is an action-packed adventure, with a steamy (but clean) romance. I enjoyed their story, and loved getting to see them work to overcome their past and current challenges. I did feel as if the story was a little rushed in places, and that it could have benefited from a bit more depth. I know, I tend to be picky about my reads, but this one has a lot going for it, but just didn't seem to quite reach the full potential. If you love a quick read that delivers a grumpy/sunshine romance with a dose of suspense, this is a great series to read! I loved it as a quick read, and there is a few mentions of God and prayer, but as a Christian read, I think it was a bit light on the faith content. Especially with some of the topics and situations the characters faced, this would have been a perfect time to point people to the healing truth found in scripture.
There were also a couple of scenes between the halfway point and the end that came off a little coincidental and either rushed, or lacked the attention and depth that could have really given the story a boost. It wasn't really that anything was too impossibly believable, but that something would happen, the characters would be forced to rethink their plan, then suddenly the problem was fixed and everything went back to business as usual, I guess? This is something a lot of stories do, but if the characters had actually gotten the chance to learn something from the situation itself other than the brief *ah,ha!* bits that weren't really related to the situation itself, but was just something that came up as their struggles continued, that added attention to detail and personal growth for the characters could have made for a stronger read.
The faith was also a big part of this that a little bit more could have gone a long way. I'm aware that not all readers enjoy Christian faith content, but as a Christian Fiction book, it's Christian readers who are often reading (and being ministered to) through these books. The beautiful message of Jesus and His love for us as well as the encouragement that can only come from Him and the reading of His Word can make all the difference in some books, and with the heavier and darkness that some of the characters in this series carry, it would be a perfect time to shine a little of that light in a dark and weary world.
As it is, I ended up giving it about a 3.5 star rating. I enjoyed the characters and story, but sadly I probably won't remember a lot of what happens along the way. Still, for those more interested in a fun read with a good balance of romance and action this is a great one, and I recommend the whole series. Each book has been an enjoyable read so far, and I'm looking to read the next one soon.
Sunny and Davis are both fun characters. I enjoyed getting to know them both a little better, and seeing them on this crazy Alaskan adventure. The plot was also unique and had some exciting surprise twists!
Sunniva (Sunny) Rebel was an interesting one. Especially after reading the previous books in the series, Sunny's story was a unique look at the Rebel family. She's different. She doesn't feel the call of the military the way much of her family does, instead she seeks adventure in her own way. She's a bit of a romantic at heart, and we see in the story that she sees her big-heart and rosy outlook as a bit of a weakness, while everyone else sees it as something precious that should be protected and nurtured. I loved seeing how her positive and hopeful attitude brought a healing effect to those around her. And don't let her fool you, this lady's claimed Denali multiple times and her sense of adventure knows no bounds. She's an expert wilderness survivalist and guide.
Davis Fields is former special forces and a member of Stryker's crew. He sort of has a chip on his shoulder and a secret that has haunted him for months. Since returning to the states, he is struggling to return to civilian life, so deciding to join a buddy in the wilderness, he never expects to find the one person who seemed to shake up his world. Neither did he ever expect to find her in so much trouble.
The story is an action-packed adventure, with a steamy (but clean) romance. I enjoyed their story, and loved getting to see them work to overcome their past and current challenges. I did feel as if the story was a little rushed in places, and that it could have benefited from a bit more depth. I know, I tend to be picky about my reads, but this one has a lot going for it, but just didn't seem to quite reach the full potential. If you love a quick read that delivers a grumpy/sunshine romance with a dose of suspense, this is a great series to read! I loved it as a quick read, and there is a few mentions of God and prayer, but as a Christian read, I think it was a bit light on the faith content. Especially with some of the topics and situations the characters faced, this would have been a perfect time to point people to the healing truth found in scripture.
There were also a couple of scenes between the halfway point and the end that came off a little coincidental and either rushed, or lacked the attention and depth that could have really given the story a boost. It wasn't really that anything was too impossibly believable, but that something would happen, the characters would be forced to rethink their plan, then suddenly the problem was fixed and everything went back to business as usual, I guess? This is something a lot of stories do, but if the characters had actually gotten the chance to learn something from the situation itself other than the brief *ah,ha!* bits that weren't really related to the situation itself, but was just something that came up as their struggles continued, that added attention to detail and personal growth for the characters could have made for a stronger read.
The faith was also a big part of this that a little bit more could have gone a long way. I'm aware that not all readers enjoy Christian faith content, but as a Christian Fiction book, it's Christian readers who are often reading (and being ministered to) through these books. The beautiful message of Jesus and His love for us as well as the encouragement that can only come from Him and the reading of His Word can make all the difference in some books, and with the heavier and darkness that some of the characters in this series carry, it would be a perfect time to shine a little of that light in a dark and weary world.
As it is, I ended up giving it about a 3.5 star rating. I enjoyed the characters and story, but sadly I probably won't remember a lot of what happens along the way. Still, for those more interested in a fun read with a good balance of romance and action this is a great one, and I recommend the whole series. Each book has been an enjoyable read so far, and I'm looking to read the next one soon.
I am really glad I found this author this year. Her books aren't long - this one came in at 220 pages....but she packed a lot into those pages.
This may be the best of the series so far. It is definitely the most exciting. This is a book where the two main characters already knew each other, though they didn't really have a romantic relationship, they had been on the verge of it before Davis "ghosted" Sunny.
A Rebel's Trust is a non stop drama and action novel, with Davis and Sunny on the run from the bad guys, making it pretty much a nail biter. It is definitely worth reading.
This may be the best of the series so far. It is definitely the most exciting. This is a book where the two main characters already knew each other, though they didn't really have a romantic relationship, they had been on the verge of it before Davis "ghosted" Sunny.
A Rebel's Trust is a non stop drama and action novel, with Davis and Sunny on the run from the bad guys, making it pretty much a nail biter. It is definitely worth reading.
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Actual Rating: 3.5
So, most of you know that Romance (even Romantic Suspense/Action) isn't really my go-to or favorite genre, but I have been reading (and enjoying) them more lately, just on a highly picky and selective basis.
As such, I recently learned of this one, and it has several of the things and themes I've been enjoying lately, plus I was excited to try out a new author! I actually really enjoyed his one, and loved these characters! I haven't read the previous book, featuring Gunner's brother, yet, but these work beautifully as stand alones as well, and had no trouble reading this one! (I did read A Rebel's Heart just before reading this, but likewise isn't needed to read the other books)
I enjoyed this story, but my favorite part might just be seeing Gunner and Julie both overcome their shared past, and seeing them forced to think ahead and made better decisions for their future if this adventure is to ever have a chance! I loved getting to see both their thoughts on their struggles, and seeing how the eventually adjusted and responded in a way that truly showed them working together as a team.
I also really loved Sunny, she's both a fun sister character and a great friend, and between her and Saylor I can't choose a favorite! Both were a blast to meet and definitely kept things interesting with their polar opposite natures and personalities! One thing I hope to see in future books is Tiikaan's story! He only appeared briefly in this one, but it's clear he has a story of his own to tell, so while I'm eager to read more about Sunny, I'm hoping he gets his chance to tell his own story at some point as well!
So, most of you know that Romance (even Romantic Suspense/Action) isn't really my go-to or favorite genre, but I have been reading (and enjoying) them more lately, just on a highly picky and selective basis.
As such, I recently learned of this one, and it has several of the things and themes I've been enjoying lately, plus I was excited to try out a new author! I actually really enjoyed his one, and loved these characters! I haven't read the previous book, featuring Gunner's brother, yet, but these work beautifully as stand alones as well, and had no trouble reading this one! (I did read A Rebel's Heart just before reading this, but likewise isn't needed to read the other books)
I enjoyed this story, but my favorite part might just be seeing Gunner and Julie both overcome their shared past, and seeing them forced to think ahead and made better decisions for their future if this adventure is to ever have a chance! I loved getting to see both their thoughts on their struggles, and seeing how the eventually adjusted and responded in a way that truly showed them working together as a team.
I also really loved Sunny, she's both a fun sister character and a great friend, and between her and Saylor I can't choose a favorite! Both were a blast to meet and definitely kept things interesting with their polar opposite natures and personalities! One thing I hope to see in future books is Tiikaan's story! He only appeared briefly in this one, but it's clear he has a story of his own to tell, so while I'm eager to read more about Sunny, I'm hoping he gets his chance to tell his own story at some point as well!
I stopped reading a couple months ago and could never pick it back up.
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
There was no groveling on his end and the heroine forgave him way too fast. She claimed that his absence made her learn to depend on herself and taught her strength and independence but ugh SPOILER she had cancer and a miscarriage and dude just didn’t read her letters for what? He supposedly still loved her and missed her all the time but couldn’t get himself to read the letters he thought were love notes? Man is trash I hated him.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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:
Complicated
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Actual Rating: 3.5
So, most of you know that Romance (even Romantic Suspense/Action) isn't really my go-to or favorite genre, but I have been reading (and enjoying) them more lately, just on a highly picky and selective basis.
As such, I recently learned of this one, and it has several of the things and themes I've been enjoying lately, plus I was excited to try out a new author! I actually really enjoyed his one, and loved these characters! I haven't read the previous book, featuring Gunner's brother, yet, but these work beautifully as stand alones as well, and had no trouble reading this one! (I did read A Rebel's Heart just before reading this, but likewise isn't needed to read the other books)
I enjoyed this story, but my favorite part might just be seeing Gunner and Julie both overcome their shared past, and seeing them forced to think ahead and made better decisions for their future if this adventure is to ever have a chance! I loved getting to see both their thoughts on their struggles, and seeing how the eventually adjusted and responded in a way that truly showed them working together as a team.
I also really loved Sunny, she's both a fun sister character and a great friend, and between her and Saylor I can't choose a favorite! Both were a blast to meet and definitely kept things interesting with their polar opposite natures and personalities! One thing I hope to see in future books is Tiikaan's story! He only appeared briefly in this one, but it's clear he has a story of his own to tell, so while I'm eager to read more about Sunny, I'm hoping he gets his chance to tell his own story at some point as well!
So, most of you know that Romance (even Romantic Suspense/Action) isn't really my go-to or favorite genre, but I have been reading (and enjoying) them more lately, just on a highly picky and selective basis.
As such, I recently learned of this one, and it has several of the things and themes I've been enjoying lately, plus I was excited to try out a new author! I actually really enjoyed his one, and loved these characters! I haven't read the previous book, featuring Gunner's brother, yet, but these work beautifully as stand alones as well, and had no trouble reading this one! (I did read A Rebel's Heart just before reading this, but likewise isn't needed to read the other books)
I enjoyed this story, but my favorite part might just be seeing Gunner and Julie both overcome their shared past, and seeing them forced to think ahead and made better decisions for their future if this adventure is to ever have a chance! I loved getting to see both their thoughts on their struggles, and seeing how the eventually adjusted and responded in a way that truly showed them working together as a team.
I also really loved Sunny, she's both a fun sister character and a great friend, and between her and Saylor I can't choose a favorite! Both were a blast to meet and definitely kept things interesting with their polar opposite natures and personalities! One thing I hope to see in future books is Tiikaan's story! He only appeared briefly in this one, but it's clear he has a story of his own to tell, so while I'm eager to read more about Sunny, I'm hoping he gets his chance to tell his own story at some point as well!