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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
The intrigue, the mystery and the plot twists were very well done. Honestly, I did not see some coming in the end - other were a little bit too on the nose for me.
Literally my own mistake for not reading the dust jacket properly, but when the first really intense romantic scene started I was like ???? The language just was so sexually charged all of a sudden and it really ripped me out of the book.
Overall, I enjoyed the plot but wished there was waaay less sexual tension in this book.
Literally my own mistake for not reading the dust jacket properly, but when the first really intense romantic scene started I was like ???? The language just was so sexually charged all of a sudden and it really ripped me out of the book.
Overall, I enjoyed the plot but wished there was waaay less sexual tension in this book.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Kinda lame. Implausible motivations for the villains. Main character was flawed, which was fine, but not likable enough for me to care about him that much. The "supercharged sexual tension" seemed gratuitous and like bad TV writing. Narration was just okay, i.e., not up to the high standards I've come to expect; the voices used for some characters engaged in conversation were so close, it was occasionally confusing.
I just don’t think this is my genre, to be honest. Don’t have strong feeling for or against this book.
RATING: 3 STARS
(I received an ARC from the NETGALLEY)
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Listened to on audio
I really disliked the narrator as he did not seem to have any emotion in his voice or even try to change his voice for characters :( It could totally be me, but it threw off the chemistry for me. And, instead of being sexy, I found Trapper's "lines" a bit cheesey...but that maybe be more because the narrator turned me off, lol. So I am rating this book a three - in the middle.
(I received an ARC from the NETGALLEY)
(Review Not on Blog)
Listened to on audio
I really disliked the narrator as he did not seem to have any emotion in his voice or even try to change his voice for characters :( It could totally be me, but it threw off the chemistry for me. And, instead of being sexy, I found Trapper's "lines" a bit cheesey...but that maybe be more because the narrator turned me off, lol. So I am rating this book a three - in the middle.
mysterious
slow-paced
This was a pretty short, fast-paced and sweet read. If you're a fan of Sandra Brown (as I am), you shall not be disappointed. The main characters are well-written and the mystery's plot twists are unpredictable. SB created a world of characters that you could really care about and wove a story that gripping and concise. There was a romantic aspect to the story, but it clearly played second fiddle to the mystery which I appreciated. When SB chose to focus on the romance, it was sweet and satisfying. It's not as erotic as her other books, but it worked well with the story.
The characters were entertaining, especially the lead hero: John Trapper. This man was snarky, sarcastic, smart and mostly funny. I cannot remember the last time I read a book with more likeable asshole vibes. SB's heroes are usually similar - work in law enforcement, brash, rude, smart and sexy but John had a hint of playfulness that is missing in her other heroes. However, clearly he's not meant for everyone. I'm sure that there will be some readers who will not enjoy his smartass comments all of the time.
The heroine was also strong and independent. Most of SB's heroines are. She was also not just a wimpering female, waiting to be saved, which I appreciated. However, she did fade into the background for most of the events - it was Trapper's show for the most part.
In conclusion, great book. I want SB to keep writing forever.
The characters were entertaining, especially the lead hero: John Trapper. This man was snarky, sarcastic, smart and mostly funny. I cannot remember the last time I read a book with more likeable asshole vibes. SB's heroes are usually similar - work in law enforcement, brash, rude, smart and sexy but John had a hint of playfulness that is missing in her other heroes. However, clearly he's not meant for everyone. I'm sure that there will be some readers who will not enjoy his smartass comments all of the time.
The heroine was also strong and independent. Most of SB's heroines are. She was also not just a wimpering female, waiting to be saved, which I appreciated. However, she did fade into the background for most of the events - it was Trapper's show for the most part.
In conclusion, great book. I want SB to keep writing forever.
Sandra Brown has an excellent flair for writing. She can really flesh out her characters and make their interaction feel quite real. The chemistry between Trapper and Kerra is definitely there. It's not just sparks. It's Roman candles. The Major is a character that I want to get to know more, but the focus feels like it's mainly shining down on Trapper, Kerra, and Wilcox.
The pace of the story was is well-done. I would imagine that it's hard to figure out what should be short and sweet or long and drawn-out, but Sandra makes it look effortless. My main beef with this book is that I feel that the sex scenes are too explicit. I don't need to know all those details. I have my own imagination for that. Chapter 27 and 28--Wow. I mean, I just don't need it. It doesn't drive the plot. It feels like filler. Yes, they're obviously attracted. Yes, they're gonna do it. But...we do really need to know the play-by-play?
I wouldn't mind reading more of her work, but I'd love to find something cleaner.
The pace of the story was is well-done. I would imagine that it's hard to figure out what should be short and sweet or long and drawn-out, but Sandra makes it look effortless. My main beef with this book is that I feel that the sex scenes are too explicit. I don't need to know all those details. I have my own imagination for that. Chapter 27 and 28--Wow. I mean, I just don't need it. It doesn't drive the plot. It feels like filler. Yes, they're obviously attracted. Yes, they're gonna do it. But...we do really need to know the play-by-play?
I wouldn't mind reading more of her work, but I'd love to find something cleaner.
My second Sandra Brown book. Her formula works well: suspense + intrigue + romance = great escapist vacation reading!