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dajoyofit's review against another edition
2.0
I couldn't finish this one. I tried. But after a few chapters into it, I had to throw the towel in. Personally, I found the story required that I , the reader, extrapolate quite a bit between Rabbit and Joshua. The pacing is slow and a bit sluggish at times. After an hour off reading Joshua internally go on about how he doesn't get: why he's so attracted to Rabbit; why he feels such a strong urge to protect her; why he feels sooooo connected to her after just a few hours.
Most times, with this type of sub genre, I can get past all of this and still enjoy the story. In all fairness, I think I went into this book with too high expectations, having too recently read another author's book with a similar premise. Maybe if I had read MM's book first I would be giving it a much higher rating.
Most times, with this type of sub genre, I can get past all of this and still enjoy the story. In all fairness, I think I went into this book with too high expectations, having too recently read another author's book with a similar premise. Maybe if I had read MM's book first I would be giving it a much higher rating.
reemreadsx's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
toriko's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
2.5
jigsawgirl's review against another edition
5.0
If you are looking for a short or quick read, this is not the book. I listened to John Lane narrate and thought he did an excellent job. It's not often I find a book and hear the male narrator more than the female.
Every time I thought Joshua and Lizzy's (Rabbit) tale was coming to a close, their path took another direction. I am not even sure exactly how long they were together before CeCe discovered Lizzy's identity, but it felt like months. My guess is that is why I didn't think of the book as instalove/instalust. When I think about it, they had only been together about 2 weeks.
I found myself completely immersed in their story. I wanted to strangle Joshua for trying to be noble. Couldn't he see what was happening? I was surprised that his friends did not want to check out her situation more before delivering her back into evil. I held my breath the entire time she was with James. And then I was on edge waiting for James to pop up again.
I thought James' problem was rather obvious, so it came as no surprise when it was revealed. I also thought James' "comeuppance", so to speak, suited the crime. I was glad Lizzy had the opportunity to say what she wanted to James.
The romance, was in Joshua being willing to overcome his own issues, in order to take care of Lizzy's. Joshua survived his own trauma with the scars to prove it.
There was so much to this book that it would take almost as long to explain my likes and dislikes as it did to listen to it. I wasn't thrilled when Lizzy made the decision about James. I did enjoy the James standoff.
This book was more like the saga of Joshua and Lizzy. Two troubled people with difficult pasts and complicated presents. I really enjoyed the part where Joshua's friends stepped in to support both Joshua and Lizzy. Adam, Cecelia, Trevor, Frank, and David really stepped up to the plate. There were twists, turns, and some not so surprising surprises. On occasion, I like to read/listen to a longer book to really get into it. This was just that book. 4.5 stars.
Every time I thought Joshua and Lizzy's (Rabbit) tale was coming to a close, their path took another direction. I am not even sure exactly how long they were together before CeCe discovered Lizzy's identity, but it felt like months. My guess is that is why I didn't think of the book as instalove/instalust. When I think about it, they had only been together about 2 weeks.
I found myself completely immersed in their story. I wanted to strangle Joshua for trying to be noble. Couldn't he see what was happening? I was surprised that his friends did not want to check out her situation more before delivering her back into evil. I held my breath the entire time she was with James. And then I was on edge waiting for James to pop up again.
I thought James' problem was rather obvious, so it came as no surprise when it was revealed. I also thought James' "comeuppance", so to speak, suited the crime. I was glad Lizzy had the opportunity to say what she wanted to James.
The romance, was in Joshua being willing to overcome his own issues, in order to take care of Lizzy's. Joshua survived his own trauma with the scars to prove it.
There was so much to this book that it would take almost as long to explain my likes and dislikes as it did to listen to it. I wasn't thrilled when Lizzy made the decision about James. I did enjoy the James standoff.
This book was more like the saga of Joshua and Lizzy. Two troubled people with difficult pasts and complicated presents. I really enjoyed the part where Joshua's friends stepped in to support both Joshua and Lizzy. Adam, Cecelia, Trevor, Frank, and David really stepped up to the plate. There were twists, turns, and some not so surprising surprises. On occasion, I like to read/listen to a longer book to really get into it. This was just that book. 4.5 stars.
ameserole's review against another edition
4.0
Into the Storm starts off with a blizzard. I feel like it's pretty common knowledge to know that you shouldn't drive in the middle of a storm. But it also felt like this was Lizzy's only chance to get away from her abusive piece of shit husband. So, she takes the risk and leaves. Unfortunately, she doesn't make it far due to hitting a tree.
It's from this moment that her life changes for the better. She meets a handsome stranger who saved her from the wreck. Joshua and his dog, Bear, are very protective over her. He knows that she was in trouble based on the bruises covering her entire body. He also knows that she has amnesia from the car wreck too.
So, he calls her Rabbit, and a relationship starts to form between them. I wouldn't necessarily call it insta-anything, but things did move a bit faster than I thought they would. Which ended up working out since I really enjoyed these two getting closer. It just sucks that the moment came to a crash when they realized who she was.
In the end, we get some drama towards the end and secrets come out to play. I'm happy that they ended up together and decided to grow a family. I just hate that it seemed like her ex-husband got away with so much shit.
It's from this moment that her life changes for the better. She meets a handsome stranger who saved her from the wreck. Joshua and his dog, Bear, are very protective over her. He knows that she was in trouble based on the bruises covering her entire body. He also knows that she has amnesia from the car wreck too.
So, he calls her Rabbit, and a relationship starts to form between them. I wouldn't necessarily call it insta-anything, but things did move a bit faster than I thought they would. Which ended up working out since I really enjoyed these two getting closer. It just sucks that the moment came to a crash when they realized who she was.
In the end, we get some drama towards the end and secrets come out to play. I'm happy that they ended up together and decided to grow a family. I just hate that it seemed like her ex-husband got away with so much shit.
lilililliililililililii's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
erinnicole28's review against another edition
4.0
Well this was an interesting read.... 3.75 *'s.
WARNING: this novel contains descriptive retellings of domestic abuse and other severe violence.
I LOVED the first 75ish%. The story was so intriguing; I couldn't stop reading. I fell in love with both the hero and the heroine from the start. The hero is a reclusive author that now resides in the woods due to a brutal attack, for which he suffered a severe leg injury. The heroine is running from her VERY abusive husband during a horrible snow storm, ends up on the author's property, and loses control of her car and hits a tree. At first the hero hates that the heroine has disrupted his life, but he soon realizes that it's a blessing.
It had a Beauty & the Beast vibe which I loved. I'm not sure if that's what the author was going for, but that's the way the story presented itself to me (with some variations, of course). Both the characters have separate and HUGE things to overcome in this story which makes the plot an even more engaging read.
Once I got to the last fourth of book, however, I started losing interest. I felt like the dialogue and sex scenes became VERY cheesy. Maybe they were like that the entire book but I didn't notice them because I was engrossed in the story and characters? I'm not sure. On one hand I'm happy the author gave us readers more insight on the characters lives after most of the drama was over. On the other hand though, it was too drawn out. The ending, in my opinion, did not need to be as long as it was. I'm afraid that is the reason the dialogue and sex scenes got cheesy! The author didn't have anything else to say so it got awkward! I'm not sure....
All in all, good book! :)
WARNING: this novel contains descriptive retellings of domestic abuse and other severe violence.
I LOVED the first 75ish%. The story was so intriguing; I couldn't stop reading. I fell in love with both the hero and the heroine from the start. The hero is a reclusive author that now resides in the woods due to a brutal attack, for which he suffered a severe leg injury. The heroine is running from her VERY abusive husband during a horrible snow storm, ends up on the author's property, and loses control of her car and hits a tree. At first the hero hates that the heroine has disrupted his life, but he soon realizes that it's a blessing.
It had a Beauty & the Beast vibe which I loved. I'm not sure if that's what the author was going for, but that's the way the story presented itself to me (with some variations, of course). Both the characters have separate and HUGE things to overcome in this story which makes the plot an even more engaging read.
Once I got to the last fourth of book, however, I started losing interest. I felt like the dialogue and sex scenes became VERY cheesy. Maybe they were like that the entire book but I didn't notice them because I was engrossed in the story and characters? I'm not sure. On one hand I'm happy the author gave us readers more insight on the characters lives after most of the drama was over. On the other hand though, it was too drawn out. The ending, in my opinion, did not need to be as long as it was. I'm afraid that is the reason the dialogue and sex scenes got cheesy! The author didn't have anything else to say so it got awkward! I'm not sure....
All in all, good book! :)
lilibees's review against another edition
2.0
this book was fine even decent until the end where it was revealed the evil ex husband was of course a closeted gay and it’s heavily implied if not just said outright that the repressed gayness is why he was incredibly abusive and awful. very odd.
amberreadsromance28's review against another edition
4.0
This was a cute and sweet romance between a couple of damaged characters with their own traumas. They help each other work through their issues so they can build a beautiful life together.
I liked both of the characters, but it kind of dragged in a couple of parts.
This is a perfect winter, snowed in romance without angst.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I liked both of the characters, but it kind of dragged in a couple of parts.
This is a perfect winter, snowed in romance without angst.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️