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gracerichards11's review
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jamietherebelliousreader's review
4.0
4 stars. Another hit from Hunter. I’m having a blast going through her backlist. Her books are action packed and addictive as hell. I thoroughly enjoyed this one and I adored the characters of Sarah and Alex. I’m so glad that there is a book two that is a continuation of their story.
Their chemistry was great and I loved their banter and just how strong they both are. They go through some traumatic shit and none of it broke them which was interesting. The plot was intriguing and intense and I love Hunter’s writing style. Everything wraps up nicely which makes me nervous to see where the story is going to go from here.
Their chemistry was great and I loved their banter and just how strong they both are. They go through some traumatic shit and none of it broke them which was interesting. The plot was intriguing and intense and I love Hunter’s writing style. Everything wraps up nicely which makes me nervous to see where the story is going to go from here.
sunnydaysrainynights80's review against another edition
5.0
This book is intense! The author keeps you on the edge of your sit through most of the book. Characters are well developed and become important too you quickly. Author does well to create a romantic relationship for the two characters despite the situation they find themselves in. I can't wait to read the sequel and more of Cari Hunter's books.
judeinthestars's review against another edition
5.0
4.5* – After a rather emotional time with E. J. Noyes’ Ask Me Again, I needed a change of pace. So yeah, a story about being hunted by white supremacists in the wilderness didn’t sound traumatic at all. And it turned out to be a really good choice.
After a drunk driver shattered her life, Sarah has left England to enjoy some me-time. She’s hiking in the North Cascades National Park, near Seattle, in the U. S., when she stumbles upon a murder and ends up involuntarily stealing the murderer’s duffel bag, all while a storm prevents her from getting to safety.
Alex, a former L. A. police officer, was on her own hike when the storm hit. On hearing about the lone hiker who has not yet made it back, her instincts kick in and she goes looking for Sarah.
Of course there’s a lot more to the story than that, but I’ll let you find out on your own, it’s too good for me to add too many details.
I’m still bewildered that it’s taken me so long to read Cari Hunter’s books (my first was Breathe last summer). Desolation Point is an excellent thriller, the events are frightening, the MCs endearing and perfectly matched. They’re both incredibly brave in an unconscious way, they simply do what needs to be done. I like when characters are sweet, I also like when, like these two, they’re tough and resilient. I loved the banter between them too, and the way their feelings for each other grew in a hostile environment. That’s one trope I genuinely like, how shared danger makes instalove believable.
The narration is outstanding, and I have to honest here, coming after [a:Abby Craden|4498764|Abby Craden|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] is no mean feat. Last time I listened to one of her narrations (Ask, Tell), I had to take a few days off audiobooks to give the next one a chance. Nicola Victoria Vincent and her seamless accents didn’t need any buffering. I am always most impressed by narrators who manage to make me forget they are narrating, that what I’m hearing is a sole person’s voice, and I’m even more in awe when there are accents involved. So naturally my next listen will be [b:Tumbledown|18342382|Tumbledown|Cari Hunter|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1388276784l/18342382._SY75_.jpg|25897716].
After a drunk driver shattered her life, Sarah has left England to enjoy some me-time. She’s hiking in the North Cascades National Park, near Seattle, in the U. S., when she stumbles upon a murder and ends up involuntarily stealing the murderer’s duffel bag, all while a storm prevents her from getting to safety.
Alex, a former L. A. police officer, was on her own hike when the storm hit. On hearing about the lone hiker who has not yet made it back, her instincts kick in and she goes looking for Sarah.
Of course there’s a lot more to the story than that, but I’ll let you find out on your own, it’s too good for me to add too many details.
I’m still bewildered that it’s taken me so long to read Cari Hunter’s books (my first was Breathe last summer). Desolation Point is an excellent thriller, the events are frightening, the MCs endearing and perfectly matched. They’re both incredibly brave in an unconscious way, they simply do what needs to be done. I like when characters are sweet, I also like when, like these two, they’re tough and resilient. I loved the banter between them too, and the way their feelings for each other grew in a hostile environment. That’s one trope I genuinely like, how shared danger makes instalove believable.
The narration is outstanding, and I have to honest here, coming after [a:Abby Craden|4498764|Abby Craden|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] is no mean feat. Last time I listened to one of her narrations (Ask, Tell), I had to take a few days off audiobooks to give the next one a chance. Nicola Victoria Vincent and her seamless accents didn’t need any buffering. I am always most impressed by narrators who manage to make me forget they are narrating, that what I’m hearing is a sole person’s voice, and I’m even more in awe when there are accents involved. So naturally my next listen will be [b:Tumbledown|18342382|Tumbledown|Cari Hunter|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1388276784l/18342382._SY75_.jpg|25897716].
elvang's review against another edition
4.0
4.5. Great book. I got two of my favourite genres, thrillers and lesfic romance in one well written novel. Mixed in with the danger from human sources and natural ones the reader gets two strong women with interesting back stories who learn to lean on each other for support while battling the bad guys. I liked the "across the pond" debates between Alex and Sarah but more I liked the way both women were portrayed supporting each other during the fun times and the harrowing times.
My favorite line in the book comes when Sarah says to Alex "Why don't you let me be the butch today." so she could care for Alex who was busy trying to be strong for the two of them. Such a sweet moment. Add in the almost non stop action and I found it hard to put this book down.
My favorite line in the book comes when Sarah says to Alex "Why don't you let me be the butch today." so she could care for Alex who was busy trying to be strong for the two of them. Such a sweet moment. Add in the almost non stop action and I found it hard to put this book down.
maddo's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
motaki's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Murder, and Violence
theamandashelby's review against another edition
5.0
My wife and I listened to this on audiobook. She couldn't wait and listened to the second book without me. I have to say this book made my stomach hurt. It is intense, as in I am glad it was an audiobook because I would have skipped pages to see what happened kind of intense. We would both try to decide how many hours of sleep we "really" needed to determine if we could stay awake another hour to listen. This was only my second Cari Hunter book. My first was Snowbound, I don't remember it but I gave it an awesome rating. I have now purchased all of her books on audiobook. I used to think I didn't like mystery/thriller but recently I have read several really good books. I am really excited to listen to the rest of her books.
rlee5987's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
nonbinaryknight's review against another edition
5.0
I forgot how much I love these sorts of books. Two women stuck together in the wilderness either because of a natural disaster or because of someone hunting them. I used to love reading them and I have avoided them, for the most part, for the last few years because I wanted to avoid serious drama. This book might bring me back to reading them. It was intriguing and Cari Hunter did a very good job at writing characters and a location in a way that made it feel tense but allowed them to bond as well. (My biggest issue is a spoiler so hiding it.) My biggest issue was that Alex, an ex-cop, would have just relayed her location to a stranger on the walkie talkie that she took from a killer. I feel like there should have been some questions or even waiting until the guy she worked for was on the phone. The story was engaging though, and I enjoyed watching the two of them realize how similar they were. It might have been better if they were able to bond outside of the circumstances they were encountering, but it was clear to see that the two characters were well-matched.