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ciara_g's review against another edition
3.0
As an Irish person, I’m always nervous to read about Ireland from an American POV but honestly, this had so much promise. Clearly a well-researched story about a meet cute between an American girl and an Irish boy; insert lots of drama and tension involving gangs, bombs, the IRA and just general criminal activity (all incredibly detailed and thankfully accurate). This author even went so for as to figure out the actual distances it would take to travel places around Ireland, yes the bar is that low.
The letdown however lies solely with our FMC, Amber who was so incredibly boring and righteous and “morale”, it drove me up the walls. Admittedly, we do get our redemption arc but the whole worshipping-her
-father-situation meant I didn’t really see the conflict as resolved. I truly couldn’t find anything interesting about her and even now, finished, I couldn’t tell you much about her as a character.
An overall predictable conclusion to a somewhat exciting story.
The letdown however lies solely with our FMC, Amber who was so incredibly boring and righteous and “morale”, it drove me up the walls. Admittedly, we do get our redemption arc but the whole worshipping-her
-father-situation meant I didn’t really see the conflict as resolved. I truly couldn’t find anything interesting about her and even now, finished, I couldn’t tell you much about her as a character.
An overall predictable conclusion to a somewhat exciting story.
magencorrie's review
5.0
5 stars
My Review:
Chasing River is by far my favorite out of the series and kind of makes up for the last book, which I just didn’t enjoy as much as I wanted. Chasing River is a whirlwind of emotions, heart filling moments, adventure, discovery, and a swoon worthy guy. Once I picked this one up, I just couldn’t put it down.
K.A. Tucker is, in my opinion, a master when it comes to writing a book that captures many emotions, allow you to truly feel for her characters, and ache and rejoice with them. This book was no different.
I instantly connected with Amber on many levels. On wanting to find who she really is, explore, see more than just her small town, to break away from her comfort zone. And even though she came off as timid, a bit shy, and reserved you find that she’s actually very brace, has a huge heart, and a loving personality. Her growth throughout the book was fun to watch develop. From being that timid character at the beginning to navigating all the encounters she experiences once she’s in Ireland. By the end, she was able to see passed peoples mistakes, and understand people who are different than her. I loved watching her transitions.
Then there is River and my god, I love him. His life is completely different from Amber’s on so many levels. Watching those contrasting elements of personalities and beliefs were an interesting concept. River has pretty much already found himself by the time Amber comes into his life. So there wasn’t a lot of character development for him, but he does end up finding his place and he was able to fully separate from his past by the end of the book. River was a character who just wormed his way into my heart. Sweet, sexy, and endearing on so many levels. I loved that he was proud of his country, of his family history. I really fell hard for him.
The chemistry between them was intense from the moment they meet. And, yes, their relationship does start quite fast as does their feelings for each other. But it didn’t feel like that aspect of the book was rushed nor did it feel forced. They are so sweet together that you can’t help but smile whenever they were interacting. I also loved that characters from the first book and the next book made an appearance.
The book flowed fast, but the pacing didn’t feel rushed. The environment felt real and I honestly felt like I was getting a real glimpse of Ireland. I loved that Tucker gave us some brief history of Ireland. I became addicted to this story with its beautiful emotions, foreign setting, and heartwarming romance.
Chasing River was beautiful. Simple as that. It took my breath away and left my heart in such a happy state. River swept me off my feet and I admired Amber quite a lot. A must read in my opinion.
My Review:
Chasing River is by far my favorite out of the series and kind of makes up for the last book, which I just didn’t enjoy as much as I wanted. Chasing River is a whirlwind of emotions, heart filling moments, adventure, discovery, and a swoon worthy guy. Once I picked this one up, I just couldn’t put it down.
K.A. Tucker is, in my opinion, a master when it comes to writing a book that captures many emotions, allow you to truly feel for her characters, and ache and rejoice with them. This book was no different.
I instantly connected with Amber on many levels. On wanting to find who she really is, explore, see more than just her small town, to break away from her comfort zone. And even though she came off as timid, a bit shy, and reserved you find that she’s actually very brace, has a huge heart, and a loving personality. Her growth throughout the book was fun to watch develop. From being that timid character at the beginning to navigating all the encounters she experiences once she’s in Ireland. By the end, she was able to see passed peoples mistakes, and understand people who are different than her. I loved watching her transitions.
Then there is River and my god, I love him. His life is completely different from Amber’s on so many levels. Watching those contrasting elements of personalities and beliefs were an interesting concept. River has pretty much already found himself by the time Amber comes into his life. So there wasn’t a lot of character development for him, but he does end up finding his place and he was able to fully separate from his past by the end of the book. River was a character who just wormed his way into my heart. Sweet, sexy, and endearing on so many levels. I loved that he was proud of his country, of his family history. I really fell hard for him.
The chemistry between them was intense from the moment they meet. And, yes, their relationship does start quite fast as does their feelings for each other. But it didn’t feel like that aspect of the book was rushed nor did it feel forced. They are so sweet together that you can’t help but smile whenever they were interacting. I also loved that characters from the first book and the next book made an appearance.
The book flowed fast, but the pacing didn’t feel rushed. The environment felt real and I honestly felt like I was getting a real glimpse of Ireland. I loved that Tucker gave us some brief history of Ireland. I became addicted to this story with its beautiful emotions, foreign setting, and heartwarming romance.
Chasing River was beautiful. Simple as that. It took my breath away and left my heart in such a happy state. River swept me off my feet and I admired Amber quite a lot. A must read in my opinion.
emilydolce's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
kaciazoerner's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
vintash's review against another edition
4.0
damn you people with beautiful green eyes (bonus point if you're irish). i also fell victim to them and could not put this book down, this plot and cast of characters is pretty much all i love and want in a book so i very much enjoyed this
caseroo7's review
4.0
Review originally posted at Ramblings From This Chick
Chasing River is the third book in K.A. Tucker's Burying Water series. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone. This series is one that I have really enjoyed so far, but I will admit that I would have read this one for the cover alone. For some reason I was immediately drawn to this book from the cover, and I didn't even read the blurb to know I had to read it. Once I started reading though, I was sucked in from the first page and I didn't want to put this book down.
After getting her heart broken, Amber Welles decides to take her savings and finally take the trip she has been planning for years. Leaving her small hometown in Oregon, she heads across seas for a trip across several months and countries. When she arrives in Ireland, things don't go quite as planned and she finds herself in a situation she never expected. When a stranger saves her life, she finds herself drawn to him but he disappears before she has a chance to thank him. River Delaney has enough going on in his life, and the last thing he needs is the attention that saving the American tourist will bring. But when she tracks him down after he ran from the seen, he finds himself drawn to her. They both know that things between them should be left at their brief encounter, but yet they find themselves drawn to one another and wanting to spend more time together. But what can possibly happen for these two when they are from different countries and being together is dangerous for them both?
I really liked both River and Amber. River's family is complicated, and I really liked seeing him with most of his family members. It was really interesting to see how different they each were, and how they each viewed everything that was going on around them. River was a great guy, and you could tell that he really tried to do the best he could where others were concerned. I loved him with Amber, and I thought that these two had such an interesting dynamic right from the start. River was fun and flirty with her, and yet he was also really wary of her because of how they met. I was captivated right away by their connection, and I couldn't wait to see what would happen. Amber was sweet and fun, but she was also pretty shy and reserved. This trip was a huge deal for her, and it was clear that she wasn't very socially adventurous. I really admired her bravery in taking this trip all by herself though, and it was great to see her experience her adventure without letting anyone or anything hold her back.
I will admit that to me this book was very light on the romance, and isn't one that I would typically classify as the romance genre. It was more of what I would call fiction than anything else. It was very enjoyable, and I found myself getting lost in the culture and history that was so abundant in this book. I could easily picture everything that was being described and it made me want to embark on my own trip around the world, focusing especially on Ireland. If you are a fan of K.A. Tucker's you will definitely enjoy this book. If you are looking for something heavy on the romance though, this one might not be for you. I think that this book is definitely worth the read though, and I enjoyed seeing how things would turn out for both River and Amber. I am looking forward to Ivy's story next, and can't wait to see what Tucker has in store for her.
**ARC Provided by Publisher**
Chasing River is the third book in K.A. Tucker's Burying Water series. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone. This series is one that I have really enjoyed so far, but I will admit that I would have read this one for the cover alone. For some reason I was immediately drawn to this book from the cover, and I didn't even read the blurb to know I had to read it. Once I started reading though, I was sucked in from the first page and I didn't want to put this book down.
After getting her heart broken, Amber Welles decides to take her savings and finally take the trip she has been planning for years. Leaving her small hometown in Oregon, she heads across seas for a trip across several months and countries. When she arrives in Ireland, things don't go quite as planned and she finds herself in a situation she never expected. When a stranger saves her life, she finds herself drawn to him but he disappears before she has a chance to thank him. River Delaney has enough going on in his life, and the last thing he needs is the attention that saving the American tourist will bring. But when she tracks him down after he ran from the seen, he finds himself drawn to her. They both know that things between them should be left at their brief encounter, but yet they find themselves drawn to one another and wanting to spend more time together. But what can possibly happen for these two when they are from different countries and being together is dangerous for them both?
I really liked both River and Amber. River's family is complicated, and I really liked seeing him with most of his family members. It was really interesting to see how different they each were, and how they each viewed everything that was going on around them. River was a great guy, and you could tell that he really tried to do the best he could where others were concerned. I loved him with Amber, and I thought that these two had such an interesting dynamic right from the start. River was fun and flirty with her, and yet he was also really wary of her because of how they met. I was captivated right away by their connection, and I couldn't wait to see what would happen. Amber was sweet and fun, but she was also pretty shy and reserved. This trip was a huge deal for her, and it was clear that she wasn't very socially adventurous. I really admired her bravery in taking this trip all by herself though, and it was great to see her experience her adventure without letting anyone or anything hold her back.
I will admit that to me this book was very light on the romance, and isn't one that I would typically classify as the romance genre. It was more of what I would call fiction than anything else. It was very enjoyable, and I found myself getting lost in the culture and history that was so abundant in this book. I could easily picture everything that was being described and it made me want to embark on my own trip around the world, focusing especially on Ireland. If you are a fan of K.A. Tucker's you will definitely enjoy this book. If you are looking for something heavy on the romance though, this one might not be for you. I think that this book is definitely worth the read though, and I enjoyed seeing how things would turn out for both River and Amber. I am looking forward to Ivy's story next, and can't wait to see what Tucker has in store for her.
**ARC Provided by Publisher**
buttermellow's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content
Minor: Confinement and Murder
jade_leigh94's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0