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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
This is the longest of the Donovan books, and it feels it. The pace here isn't as frantic as Pearl Cove, Jade Island or Amber Beach, instead it seems quite slow and laid back - despite the action taking place. I believe one of the stereotypes of Southern life (at least in years gone by) was of a slower pace of life and this book seems to reflect that (helpful as most of the book takes place in a Southern state).
Walker is an interesting lead, I like him but he's not the best male lead of the series. I like that he has been in the books before (seen in Jade Island, mentioned in Pearl Cove) so his integration and knowledge of the Donovans felt really natural. Faith is probably my least favourite of the female leads. I don't know why, she's as strong as the others in her own way, and as naive, but there is just something that I cannot put my finger on that I dislike with her.
Archer takes a biggish role here, more so than he did in Amber Beach, and I think a bit more than Jade Island. It might just be me but his characterisation sure seems to have changed - you could argue that is down to the addition of Hannah in his life, but he isn't the Archer of old. I found it rather hard to believe that he'd engage in sex acts whilst on the phone to his sisters bodyguard - that was the most out of character thing I think, and given how fiercely protective he is of family I don't think that can be explained away by him being with Hannah.
The plot here is the most convoluted of all the books, and at times I did find it hard going - generally these books are a quick fun read so this one sure stands out. But by the end of the book I enjoyed it. For me it is on par with Amber Beach, but below both Jade Island and Pearl Cove.
Walker is an interesting lead, I like him but he's not the best male lead of the series. I like that he has been in the books before (seen in Jade Island, mentioned in Pearl Cove) so his integration and knowledge of the Donovans felt really natural. Faith is probably my least favourite of the female leads. I don't know why, she's as strong as the others in her own way, and as naive, but there is just something that I cannot put my finger on that I dislike with her.
Archer takes a biggish role here, more so than he did in Amber Beach, and I think a bit more than Jade Island. It might just be me but his characterisation sure seems to have changed - you could argue that is down to the addition of Hannah in his life, but he isn't the Archer of old. I found it rather hard to believe that he'd engage in sex acts whilst on the phone to his sisters bodyguard - that was the most out of character thing I think, and given how fiercely protective he is of family I don't think that can be explained away by him being with Hannah.
The plot here is the most convoluted of all the books, and at times I did find it hard going - generally these books are a quick fun read so this one sure stands out. But by the end of the book I enjoyed it. For me it is on par with Amber Beach, but below both Jade Island and Pearl Cove.
Elizabeth Lowell books are obviously fairly formulaic but I still find them to be an enjoyable quick read. I think her books are at their best when they are part of a series so she has a chance to develop the characters and story a bit more. I especially like her series that deal with rare artifacts. This series is one of hers that I think works the best.