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caittothelin's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
nifni's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual violence
carolsnotebook's review against another edition
3.0
It’s been a long time since I’ve read any romantic suspense and I don’t think I’ve read anything by Johansen before. Our main characters here are CIA agent Alisa Flynn and billionaire inventor Gabe Korgan. They both want to be in charge and while they bicker a lot, the attraction is clear. And that’s one thing that sometimes annoys me about romantic suspense: we’re in the grimy wilderness, desperate to stop the bad guy and save the teenage girls, but my mind just keeps going to sex. Really? As a couple, though, they’re pretty good. They’re both strong, a little short on trust, and long on independence.
The bad guys are really awful human beings. The story is violent, with rapes and beatings, but not overly graphic. And while you know Alisa and Gabe will rescue the girls, even Sasha, Alisa’s ward, the tension lies is how they’ll do it and how much harm will be done to the girls in the meantime.
It’s definitely an action-packed book with plenty of danger and romance.
The bad guys are really awful human beings. The story is violent, with rapes and beatings, but not overly graphic. And while you know Alisa and Gabe will rescue the girls, even Sasha, Alisa’s ward, the tension lies is how they’ll do it and how much harm will be done to the girls in the meantime.
It’s definitely an action-packed book with plenty of danger and romance.
vailynst's review against another edition
4.0
Notes:
I enjoyed the story much more than I thought I would. =) Nice mix of action, animal love and characters that I loved getting to know. The story is more of a thriller with a side of romance. Most of the romance is a bit rushed/etc but it works within the story.
I enjoyed the story much more than I thought I would. =) Nice mix of action, animal love and characters that I loved getting to know. The story is more of a thriller with a side of romance. Most of the romance is a bit rushed/etc but it works within the story.
lpcoolgirl's review against another edition
5.0
Really great book, loved getting to know these characters and see Margaret again! Great plot, and I really enjoyed reading it!
marysues's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
jlynn7921's review against another edition
5.0
A new story line from Iris Johansen!? Heck yes! I was worries wouldn't love this as I've been following the other story lines for so long but I was not disappointed. I'm excited to see what the future holds for the characters.
mxphoebesviewpoint's review against another edition
4.0
Iris Johansen has written an action-packed thriller with dark overtones.
Chaos is an exciting tale about a young lady who is similar to Margaret Douglas, who in case this is your first Johansen book, has an affinity with animals. Sasha is especially close to horses. It is this circumstance unfortunately which lands her in the hands of killers and slave traders.
Coming to Sasha’s rescue is her self-assigned protectors CIA agent Alisa Flynn and animal whisperer Margaret Douglas. Alisa will do anything to save Sasha and this brings interesting characters into the story.
If you are an avid reader of Johansen’s then you will recognize Alisa’s base character as it is very similar to Catherine Ling and Margaret in her early stories. I already knew what type of guy Gabe would be and Sasha reminds me of Jane and you can guess who our “Indiana Jones” wannabe reminds me of (laugh). Very familiar characters.
I still really like the book. I think Chaos is hilarious. I like the action. Chaos makes a great escape for a chilly afternoon.
I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.
Chaos is an exciting tale about a young lady who is similar to Margaret Douglas, who in case this is your first Johansen book, has an affinity with animals. Sasha is especially close to horses. It is this circumstance unfortunately which lands her in the hands of killers and slave traders.
Coming to Sasha’s rescue is her self-assigned protectors CIA agent Alisa Flynn and animal whisperer Margaret Douglas. Alisa will do anything to save Sasha and this brings interesting characters into the story.
If you are an avid reader of Johansen’s then you will recognize Alisa’s base character as it is very similar to Catherine Ling and Margaret in her early stories. I already knew what type of guy Gabe would be and Sasha reminds me of Jane and you can guess who our “Indiana Jones” wannabe reminds me of (laugh). Very familiar characters.
I still really like the book. I think Chaos is hilarious. I like the action. Chaos makes a great escape for a chilly afternoon.
I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.
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