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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
Off the Map is the third book in the Beck Sisters series. When long time wanderer, Carla, goes to Ireland for her best friends wedding she meets the grooms brother, Eamon, and instantly hits it off. Taking the round about way to the wedding, the two explore the Irish country side together and sparks fly.
Going in to this story, I didn’t know it was part of a series and I expected a straight up romance, but there was more of it than that. Carla had a lot to do in finding herself, but by the end she’s figured it all out. My biggest problem with this book was that it wasn’t the straight up romance I was expecting, and most of that is probably my fault in interpreting the description. I also didn’t connect with the characters all that much. Overall it was a well written book and a quick read, but I just didn’t connect as much as I wanted to. This doesn’t mean I didn’t enjoy it and that I’m not interested in reading the rest of this series. Looking at the reviews, I am in the minority so I would definitely give this book a shot if you are interested by it, just keep in mind it’s not the straight forward romance you might expect.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book!
Going in to this story, I didn’t know it was part of a series and I expected a straight up romance, but there was more of it than that. Carla had a lot to do in finding herself, but by the end she’s figured it all out. My biggest problem with this book was that it wasn’t the straight up romance I was expecting, and most of that is probably my fault in interpreting the description. I also didn’t connect with the characters all that much. Overall it was a well written book and a quick read, but I just didn’t connect as much as I wanted to. This doesn’t mean I didn’t enjoy it and that I’m not interested in reading the rest of this series. Looking at the reviews, I am in the minority so I would definitely give this book a shot if you are interested by it, just keep in mind it’s not the straight forward romance you might expect.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book!
Thank you to Netgalley for an ARC of Off the Map by Trish Doller. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This third book in the Beck Sisters Series was a fun ride through Ireland and southern Florida.
Carla Black is Anna's friend and she's on her way to Ireland for Anna and Keane's wedding. Carla is a free spirit who spends her winters in Fort Lauderdale earning money and the rest of the year traveling wherever she picks by throwing a dart at a map. Ireland is new for Carla and she's agreed to meet Eamon, Keane's brother in Dublin and they are going to drive to the wedding together.
Quickly they fall for one another and their trip, complete with detours, is fun and I felt we really got to know the two. Of course fate brings their fling to and end, or does it?
Great continuation of fun characters, new ones, and great location descriptions.
This third book in the Beck Sisters Series was a fun ride through Ireland and southern Florida.
Carla Black is Anna's friend and she's on her way to Ireland for Anna and Keane's wedding. Carla is a free spirit who spends her winters in Fort Lauderdale earning money and the rest of the year traveling wherever she picks by throwing a dart at a map. Ireland is new for Carla and she's agreed to meet Eamon, Keane's brother in Dublin and they are going to drive to the wedding together.
Quickly they fall for one another and their trip, complete with detours, is fun and I felt we really got to know the two. Of course fate brings their fling to and end, or does it?
Great continuation of fun characters, new ones, and great location descriptions.
Off The Map will make you want to quit your job and just travel. Not because of the romance but knowing the experiences you can potentially have. Since I don’t have the guts, or the funds, to do so, living vicariously through Carla will have to do.
This was an enjoyable read even with the hard topics. But, what I liked most was the chemistry between Carla and Eamon. I was expecting for a big rift to tear them apart shortly after the first hookup, but, I’m happy that the author decided to let them continue their journey together and get to know one another.
The scenes between Carla and Biggie were also so well written and so special. Watching your parent fade away can’t be easy, but the love and bond they have was unmatched. You will laugh, smile and cry all at once while reading those chapters. If there is one thing Trish does well, it’s writing heartfelt scenes that brings so many emotions out of the reader.
Overall, this was the best out of the series. I was glad to see Anna and Keane doing so well. Stella was a great bonus mother and you can tell she has an amazing spirit. Biggie was so full of love and life even on tough days. I was glad Carla and Eamon stepped out of their comfort zones even when it was hard to do so. Every single one of these characters made it hard to stop reading.
Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Griffin for the ARC in exchanged for my honest review.
This was an enjoyable read even with the hard topics. But, what I liked most was the chemistry between Carla and Eamon. I was expecting for a big rift to tear them apart shortly after the first hookup, but, I’m happy that the author decided to let them continue their journey together and get to know one another.
The scenes between Carla and Biggie were also so well written and so special. Watching your parent fade away can’t be easy, but the love and bond they have was unmatched. You will laugh, smile and cry all at once while reading those chapters. If there is one thing Trish does well, it’s writing heartfelt scenes that brings so many emotions out of the reader.
Overall, this was the best out of the series. I was glad to see Anna and Keane doing so well. Stella was a great bonus mother and you can tell she has an amazing spirit. Biggie was so full of love and life even on tough days. I was glad Carla and Eamon stepped out of their comfort zones even when it was hard to do so. Every single one of these characters made it hard to stop reading.
Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Griffin for the ARC in exchanged for my honest review.
Carla grew up with just her father, Biggie, and they trekked across the country to explore any chance they got. That wanderlust was instilled in Carla who continues to explore several months of the year while waiting tables the other months. But when Biggie is diagnosed with early onset dementia, he encourages Carla to keep up her travels and not worry about coming back to visit. And Carla does. She doesn’t question it until she finds herself in Ireland for her friend’s wedding (Anna and Keane from Doller’s Float Plan). Carla meets Eamon, Keane’s brother, and they decide to road trip around Ireland to the places Eamon has always wanted to explore. On this trip, Eamon realizes he wants to live his life more like Carla’s and Carla decides she wants to return to Biggie and spend with him whatever time he has left. Along the journey they also fall in love.
Insta love/lust is one of my least favorite tropes and that’s what happens when Eamon and Carla meet. There is a lot of hooking up all over Ireland and it got old so I wasn’t expecting to like the last third of the book. Carla returns to Biggie and their struggles with his dementia are equally heartbreaking and beautiful. It’s almost like it’s 2 different books in one, but it does tie together nicely. You could even make an argument that the love story is as much between Biggie and Carla as it is between Carla and Eamon.
3.5 Stars
Insta love/lust is one of my least favorite tropes and that’s what happens when Eamon and Carla meet. There is a lot of hooking up all over Ireland and it got old so I wasn’t expecting to like the last third of the book. Carla returns to Biggie and their struggles with his dementia are equally heartbreaking and beautiful. It’s almost like it’s 2 different books in one, but it does tie together nicely. You could even make an argument that the love story is as much between Biggie and Carla as it is between Carla and Eamon.
3.5 Stars
*I revived a free ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
I really enjoyed this! It was quick and spicy, with a ton of emotional depth. There are deeper themes paired with understanding and compassion and love, which takes the whole story to the next level. The plot was great and so was the writing. I thought the pacing was good, and I absolutely blew through this in an afternoon. Highly recommend, and strong end to this series!
I really enjoyed this! It was quick and spicy, with a ton of emotional depth. There are deeper themes paired with understanding and compassion and love, which takes the whole story to the next level. The plot was great and so was the writing. I thought the pacing was good, and I absolutely blew through this in an afternoon. Highly recommend, and strong end to this series!
i didn’t love the immediate jump into a situation between the mcs. no build up kinda killed the entire story for me
I wanted to like this book because I enjoyed the first two. I didn’t enjoy the pace of this book or the main character. I should’ve just stuck with the first two books!
Thank you to Netgalley and publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
Publication: March 7, 2023
This is my first book by Doller and I wasn't sure what to expect. From what I learned, this is the third book in a series but can be read as a stand alone. However, I found that this book was not my cup of tea.
Firstly, Carla and Eamon didn't have any sort of build up. One minute they are meeting up at the bar and getting to know each other then the next we have a spicy scene. I don't think I would classify this as insta-love but rather just two people lusting after each other? It wasn't believable that they are near my age (early thirties). The spicy didn't bother me but rather that there was no build up to it.
Second, I felt like there wasn't much growth in the characters based on my reading experience. The plot basically focused on the lusty parts and traveling around Ireland.
I did enjoy Doller's writing because it was easy to get into. I would love to try the previous two books because those have pretty decent reviews! Honestly, I would recommend skipping this one unless you need a palate cleanser that doesn't require much focus.
Publication: March 7, 2023
This is my first book by Doller and I wasn't sure what to expect. From what I learned, this is the third book in a series but can be read as a stand alone. However, I found that this book was not my cup of tea.
Firstly, Carla and Eamon didn't have any sort of build up. One minute they are meeting up at the bar and getting to know each other then the next we have a spicy scene. I don't think I would classify this as insta-love but rather just two people lusting after each other? It wasn't believable that they are near my age (early thirties). The spicy didn't bother me but rather that there was no build up to it.
Second, I felt like there wasn't much growth in the characters based on my reading experience. The plot basically focused on the lusty parts and traveling around Ireland.
I did enjoy Doller's writing because it was easy to get into. I would love to try the previous two books because those have pretty decent reviews! Honestly, I would recommend skipping this one unless you need a palate cleanser that doesn't require much focus.