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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
I have to say, even though I have had other K.A Tucker books on my kindle forever, Chasing River is the first book of hers that I have read.
Though this is the 3rd book in the Burying Water series, it can be read as a stand alone - though I will be going back and reading the earlier books when I get the time.
Chasing River starts with a bang - and not the good kind!
Amber is travelling the world, ticking things off her travel bucket list as she goes. Getting blown up is not on that list though.
This incident brings her and River together, and changes their lives forever.
Amber is one of those people that needs to konw. She needs to know what happened. She needs to know who the mystery man who saved her is.
I loved how she was like a dog with a bone. She hunted River down, but then it was a case of Chasing River, and River chasing Amber.
River's life is steeped in family history - not all of it good, not all of it legal. I loved his family - for the most part. My heart hurt as we learn more of their story, as things happen that affect more than the person involved, dragging everyone into their drama.
The part I really liked about Chasing River - besides Amber and River - was the burgeouning friendship between Amber and Ivy. Ivy is the dark to Ivy's light, and they complement each other and I feel that theirs could be a friendship for life.
The pacing of Chasing River was just right - I felt that the story flowed well, and when I got to the end I felt that it was definitely things should have been, but along the way there were a few times where I was like "woah, I wasn't expecting that to happen", which I really liked.
I am really looking forward to Ivy's story, and going back to read books 1 and 2, to see how our characters got where they are today.
Though this is the 3rd book in the Burying Water series, it can be read as a stand alone - though I will be going back and reading the earlier books when I get the time.
Chasing River starts with a bang - and not the good kind!
Amber is travelling the world, ticking things off her travel bucket list as she goes. Getting blown up is not on that list though.
This incident brings her and River together, and changes their lives forever.
Amber is one of those people that needs to konw. She needs to know what happened. She needs to know who the mystery man who saved her is.
I loved how she was like a dog with a bone. She hunted River down, but then it was a case of Chasing River, and River chasing Amber.
River's life is steeped in family history - not all of it good, not all of it legal. I loved his family - for the most part. My heart hurt as we learn more of their story, as things happen that affect more than the person involved, dragging everyone into their drama.
The part I really liked about Chasing River - besides Amber and River - was the burgeouning friendship between Amber and Ivy. Ivy is the dark to Ivy's light, and they complement each other and I feel that theirs could be a friendship for life.
The pacing of Chasing River was just right - I felt that the story flowed well, and when I got to the end I felt that it was definitely things should have been, but along the way there were a few times where I was like "woah, I wasn't expecting that to happen", which I really liked.
I am really looking forward to Ivy's story, and going back to read books 1 and 2, to see how our characters got where they are today.
Yet another great K A Tucker book. I've always liked Ambers character and having this book as her story was a great chance to get to know her more. Being set overseas on Ireland is a treat as well, especially considering its a place I can't wait to visit myself one day. I loved how she let herself fly by the seat of her pants for a while, but still remained the same Amber we all know from the previous books. She doesn't change herself for anyone or anything. I also loved River's character. Such a charmer and his sense of humour was great as well. I also really enjoyed the banter between himself and his family, especially Rowen. Ivy was also a great character to get to know and I know the next book is about her, so I'd like to see how that goes since we didn't really get to see her much at the end of the book.
I hope that the next novel also features Amber and River because as much as the ending of this book was great, I'd love to get a bit more closure about how things are going to pan out in their relationship. I especially loved how we got to see Ambers travel bucket list at the end of the book, and it makes me want to start my own. Great characters, great storyline, loved it. A must read for K A Tuckers fans. Would recommend.
I hope that the next novel also features Amber and River because as much as the ending of this book was great, I'd love to get a bit more closure about how things are going to pan out in their relationship. I especially loved how we got to see Ambers travel bucket list at the end of the book, and it makes me want to start my own. Great characters, great storyline, loved it. A must read for K A Tuckers fans. Would recommend.
I was nervous going into this book because Amber was not my favorite character in the first book of this series. Ireland and River won me over almost instantly. This was a great read and an excellent addition to the series.
4.5 stars. I was looking forward to a story about Jesse’s sister Amber. Ireland as a setting worked really well, and I liked how KA Tucker embedded some Irish history into the plot line. That said, I’m noticing that all of the books in this series follow similar story archs. Maybe I’ll wait a bit before listening to the final book.
I really loved this book and the first book I've read (well listened to, as this was an audiobook) and I'm excited to read more. I enjoyed the romance and suspense.
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The story was super interesting but omg Amber annoyed the HELL out of me! Her know it all and self righteous personality was infuriating. Yeah yeah this story was supposed to show her "other side" or whatever but I couldn't get over some of the things she said.
This is not my fav genre from the author, but i find myself surprised that i still enjoyed it nonetheless.
Honestly, the first part has got me a bit confused. I find myself trying to grapples the time and the background premise of the story. I am relieved to say as the page progresses, it eventually becomes clearer to me.
I do think this is still a pretty enjoyable romantic suspense. I suggest you give this a try first
Honestly, the first part has got me a bit confused. I find myself trying to grapples the time and the background premise of the story. I am relieved to say as the page progresses, it eventually becomes clearer to me.
I do think this is still a pretty enjoyable romantic suspense. I suggest you give this a try first
The third book of the series was definitely better than the second book, but still just not as good as the first one!
I really enjoyed the story of River and his family history. Overall, he was a very interesting character and he had a lot going for him. Amber on the other hand I just couldn’t really fall in love with her character.
This story definitely has that “insta-love” theme and you definitely do get the feeling that the book is completely unrealistic. But, it was a good and easy fiction novel in the end.
I really enjoyed the story of River and his family history. Overall, he was a very interesting character and he had a lot going for him. Amber on the other hand I just couldn’t really fall in love with her character.
This story definitely has that “insta-love” theme and you definitely do get the feeling that the book is completely unrealistic. But, it was a good and easy fiction novel in the end.
SPOILERS/SPOILERS/SPOILERS/SPOILERS!!!!!
22/9 - A good romance. Not quite a four, but definitely more engaging than a three, probably a 3.5, but I'm feeling generous so it's four.
I liked Amber and I liked River. I wasn't so excited about his name, although I thought Amber's father's quips were hilarious and sounded just like something my dad would say (woe betide anyone who's unlucky enough to be named Bob or Ben because Down or Dover will be added to your name with embarrassing frequency). I don't know much about the IRA or Irish history so the little bit of history I got with the romance was very welcome, especially the author's note at the beginning. The sexual tension between Amber and River was fantastic, especially when River found Amber's 'To Do List', but the actual sex scenes were a bit of a letdown and then, after the first scene all the tension between River and Amber seemed to just fizzle out. I was quite disappointed, I had been expecting scorching hot, something resembling Samantha Young's On Dublin Street), but it was more like a light beach read along the lines of Jill Shalvis' Lucky Harbour books. Definitely more angst than Lucky Harbour, but on a similar level in regards to the scorchiness of the sex scenes. Will definitely be looking out for the other books in the series.
22/9 - A good romance. Not quite a four, but definitely more engaging than a three, probably a 3.5, but I'm feeling generous so it's four.
I liked Amber and I liked River. I wasn't so excited about his name, although I thought Amber's father's quips were hilarious and sounded just like something my dad would say (woe betide anyone who's unlucky enough to be named Bob or Ben because Down or Dover will be added to your name with embarrassing frequency). I don't know much about the IRA or Irish history so the little bit of history I got with the romance was very welcome, especially the author's note at the beginning. The sexual tension between Amber and River was fantastic, especially when River found Amber's 'To Do List', but the actual sex scenes were a bit of a letdown and then, after the first scene all the tension between River and Amber seemed to just fizzle out. I was quite disappointed, I had been expecting scorching hot, something resembling Samantha Young's On Dublin Street), but it was more like a light beach read along the lines of Jill Shalvis' Lucky Harbour books. Definitely more angst than Lucky Harbour, but on a similar level in regards to the scorchiness of the sex scenes. Will definitely be looking out for the other books in the series.