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rmarcin's review
4.0
I love finding a new series to read. Laurel Snow is a brilliant FBI agent/profiler (although she doesn't like the identifier). When she is called to her hometown of Genesis Valley, WA to solve a series of murders, she finds out some interesting things about herself, namely a half-sister she never knew about, Dr. Abigail Caine. Additionally, Huck Rivers, a handsome fish and wildlife officer is partnered with her on the murder cases, and Laurel is very attracted to him.
Laurel's uncle is suspected in these murders, but Laurel doesn't believe it. However, she has to keep her personal feelings buried so she can do her job.
As Laurel discovers more about her own life, she comes into a dangerous situation with the killer.
Good start to a new romantic suspense series!
Laurel's uncle is suspected in these murders, but Laurel doesn't believe it. However, she has to keep her personal feelings buried so she can do her job.
As Laurel discovers more about her own life, she comes into a dangerous situation with the killer.
Good start to a new romantic suspense series!
jigsawgirl's review against another edition
4.0
This book was decent. I did listen to the audio book and thought the narration was well done. It was my mistake thinking this book was more like the author's Deep Ops series, which I loved.
I wouldn't have categorized this book as a romantic suspense. It seemed to be more of a thriller to me. If Huck and Laurel were supposed to be the romance in this book, their burn was so slow, it wasn't even creating a spark.
At the start of the story, Laurel came across as socially inept, according to her report back to her boss. As I got further into the book, I didn't get the same sense.
Maybe Laurel and the clothes issue was supposed to be quirky. I just wanted girlfriend to go to a big box store, a retail outlet, a consignment shop, a second hand store, or even Goodwill or the Salvation Army and find her own clothes.
There were a number of possible suspects in this book. One of them being Abigail. I do have to say that I found Abigail to be extremely irritating and manipulative.
I also understood Laurel was working on a limited budget, but the kids doing research seemed more than a bit farfetched.
There were a couple of interesting twists. I admit, I did not have a handle on the actual serial killer. The motive that was given left something to be desired, and had me feeling like there were loose threads when it was all said and done.
I wish the police chief issue had been addressed. I also wondered about the guy who was in jail for the first murder. There are a few other questions that I had, but mentioning them would have me including spoilers.
I still found this to be an entertaining read.
I wouldn't have categorized this book as a romantic suspense. It seemed to be more of a thriller to me. If Huck and Laurel were supposed to be the romance in this book, their burn was so slow, it wasn't even creating a spark.
At the start of the story, Laurel came across as socially inept, according to her report back to her boss. As I got further into the book, I didn't get the same sense.
Maybe Laurel and the clothes issue was supposed to be quirky. I just wanted girlfriend to go to a big box store, a retail outlet, a consignment shop, a second hand store, or even Goodwill or the Salvation Army and find her own clothes.
There were a number of possible suspects in this book. One of them being Abigail. I do have to say that I found Abigail to be extremely irritating and manipulative.
I also understood Laurel was working on a limited budget, but the kids doing research seemed more than a bit farfetched.
There were a couple of interesting twists. I admit, I did not have a handle on the actual serial killer. The motive that was given left something to be desired, and had me feeling like there were loose threads when it was all said and done.
I wish the police chief issue had been addressed. I also wondered about the guy who was in jail for the first murder. There are a few other questions that I had, but mentioning them would have me including spoilers.
I still found this to be an entertaining read.
mariasimson's review
5.0
I love thrillers and I have been looking for a new series to read. You Can Run is a great thriller that follows the life of FBI agent Laurel Snow. She comes home to Genesis Valley because there is a serial killer and the suspect is her uncle. The plot twists and the development in the story was freaking amazing. I couldn't go to bed at night because the story was amazing. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
nikkitynack's review against another edition
I come to thrillers for murder, not romance
swilson_4446's review
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
romancebookloverinseattle's review
5.0
What a thrilling, gripping start to what I hope is a new series. I loved everything about this. Laurel Snow is an intriguing character and I loved reading about how she works and processes. Huck was incredibly appealing and the chemistry between them just jumped off the page. I loved the mystery in this one- it was complex, layered and not at all easy to figure out. I had some inklings of where it was going, but was still able to be surprised and found myself with my heart racing and on the edge of my seat many times while reading this.
I'm desperately hoping there will be more Laurel Snow stories to come!
I'm desperately hoping there will be more Laurel Snow stories to come!
deanapotter's review
4.0
4.5 Stars
Rebecca Zanetti has written many female lead characters that I have come to enjoy and love but I do feel that Laurel Snow is her best yet.
From her unique looks to the intricate way that her mind works Laura Snow is the stuff. A mind that thinks on a multitude of levels. A child prodigy going to college at the young age of 11 and becoming an amazing profiler for the FBI by her late 20s. A woman who knits booties and baby caps yet can think just like a serial killer. She doesn’t allow emotion to affect her the way that most people do which allows her to think and see things logically. She’s different and I loved everything about her.
Fish and Wildlife Officer Huck Rivers is a man of mystery, rules and routines. For someone who doesn't particularly care for most people is the first step in. His job is saving people. From climbing snow covered mountains to diving deep waters he’s the first to put himself in danger to save someone else’s life. Huck definitely broods and at times is downright nasty, yet he is a hero.
You Can Run is an amazing start to this new series. Rebecca Zanetti pulls the reader in from the very first pages and doesn’t let up. The story is dark and intense yet so intriguing that you can’t stop reading. I would definitely call this more of a thriller than a suspense. Laurel and Huck’s romance is a slow burn that I can’t wait to see develop over the series.
Mrs. Zanetti writes with such rich detail it’s like you can feel the cold coming through the pages. Genesis Valley is a beautiful small town with all the wonderful things that we love from a small town. It holds many secrets that I feel will continue to unfold as we come to know more of Laurel Snow.
Rebecca Zanetti has written many female lead characters that I have come to enjoy and love but I do feel that Laurel Snow is her best yet.
From her unique looks to the intricate way that her mind works Laura Snow is the stuff. A mind that thinks on a multitude of levels. A child prodigy going to college at the young age of 11 and becoming an amazing profiler for the FBI by her late 20s. A woman who knits booties and baby caps yet can think just like a serial killer. She doesn’t allow emotion to affect her the way that most people do which allows her to think and see things logically. She’s different and I loved everything about her.
Fish and Wildlife Officer Huck Rivers is a man of mystery, rules and routines. For someone who doesn't particularly care for most people is the first step in. His job is saving people. From climbing snow covered mountains to diving deep waters he’s the first to put himself in danger to save someone else’s life. Huck definitely broods and at times is downright nasty, yet he is a hero.
You Can Run is an amazing start to this new series. Rebecca Zanetti pulls the reader in from the very first pages and doesn’t let up. The story is dark and intense yet so intriguing that you can’t stop reading. I would definitely call this more of a thriller than a suspense. Laurel and Huck’s romance is a slow burn that I can’t wait to see develop over the series.
Mrs. Zanetti writes with such rich detail it’s like you can feel the cold coming through the pages. Genesis Valley is a beautiful small town with all the wonderful things that we love from a small town. It holds many secrets that I feel will continue to unfold as we come to know more of Laurel Snow.
ammbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Very pleasantly surprised with the new series. It had a different feel from her Dark Protectors Suspenseful
kate_and_books's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 ☆
„You’re a perfect mix of colors. Green and blue, red and copper. Such a contrast- it’s beautiful”
And so we have a new series by the wonderful Ms. Zanetti. Laurel Snow, child prodigy and a FBI Profiler is called home by her Mum because her Uncle Carl is a suspect in several murders. Laurel will do anything for her family so she comes to investigate and they find that a serial killer is on the hunt.
The more Laurel investigates the more confusing everything gets to put all the puzzle pieces together. I felt this to be somewhat darker than RZ other romantic suspense and for once an author has balanced it out well with the romance and the suspense being equal.
I adore Laurel and her idiocrasies although they were somewhat heaped upon her. I mean how lucky can you get right? The author kept me interested and guessing who it could be and well I had my suspicions but I didn’t guess that. Great twists and turns. One thing about Abigail Caine is true she is bat shite crazy.
And last but not least let us talk about the broody, grumpy, extremely hot Hero of the book. Huck Rivers is the best although he needs to work on his bedside manner. I personally much prefer Laurel/Huck to Anna/Aiden. Yes I know different genres rom com vs. romantic suspense. I just like these characters and their development more.
The next book will be interesting will they or won’t they?
“A beautiful friendship? Something told her that wasn’t going to be their story, if they had a story”
„You’re a perfect mix of colors. Green and blue, red and copper. Such a contrast- it’s beautiful”
And so we have a new series by the wonderful Ms. Zanetti. Laurel Snow, child prodigy and a FBI Profiler is called home by her Mum because her Uncle Carl is a suspect in several murders. Laurel will do anything for her family so she comes to investigate and they find that a serial killer is on the hunt.
The more Laurel investigates the more confusing everything gets to put all the puzzle pieces together. I felt this to be somewhat darker than RZ other romantic suspense and for once an author has balanced it out well with the romance and the suspense being equal.
I adore Laurel and her idiocrasies although they were somewhat heaped upon her. I mean how lucky can you get right? The author kept me interested and guessing who it could be and well I had my suspicions but I didn’t guess that. Great twists and turns. One thing about Abigail Caine is true she is bat shite crazy.
And last but not least let us talk about the broody, grumpy, extremely hot Hero of the book. Huck Rivers is the best although he needs to work on his bedside manner. I personally much prefer Laurel/Huck to Anna/Aiden. Yes I know different genres rom com vs. romantic suspense. I just like these characters and their development more.
The next book will be interesting will they or won’t they?
“A beautiful friendship? Something told her that wasn’t going to be their story, if they had a story”