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Claiming Felicity by Susan Stoker

leanner's review against another edition

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5.0

I was lucky to have an early read of this one.
Ryder and Felicity are a great couple, plenty of action, drama and imminent romance. When the book got to almost half way and I was teary, then I was really invested in the story. By the end tears were running down my face, were they happy tears though? You'll have to read to find out, I can tell you my heart was in my throat for a while.
A new offshoot series coming from this one sounds intriguing.

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3.0

This one was a star stepped back; Ryder was too over the top cocky and a borderline Alphahole. The meeting of the brothers was stiff and he’s better than thou routine because he had “seen more evil than all their lives combined” was annoying. I also didn’t really like how Felicity’s character did a complete 180 and became super meek & helpless — I know it was the fear of Joseph catching up but it still felt disingenuous based on how badass she was in the prior books. And Ryder “seeing through it” then acting like his brothers and her other friends were stupid for not seeing it left a bad taste in my mouth.

But I liked that Felicity got her bonus Anderson brother, I liked that they finally found out what happened to make Rose snap, and the plot was suspenseful in a good anticipatory way.

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4.0

Felicity gets her HEA

Finally!! We got to see Felicity’s story. Honestly, I’ve been waiting for this since her appearance in the first of the Ace Security series.

Tough as nails Felicity finally meets an Anderson brother who can keep her safe and let her hold on to the life she’s built after a terrible explain college that has had her on the run for ten years. Ryder was a little less complex than the other men in Susan Stokers world but a badass none the less.

I’m a huge Susan Stoker fan and wait (not so) patiently for her books to be released. I loved how we got to meet some of the men from her next series and I’m hoping that Cole gets his own book soon.

izziede's review against another edition

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It's very insta love.

gasphushfastblush's review against another edition

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3.0

read time: 2h 4m

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5.0

Claiming Felicity was a brilliant end to this series! I have loved Felicity's character all the way through the Ace Security series. Her character was a "take no prisoners" kind of woman and I loved it!

What I love about Susan Stoker's books is that her heroine characters are always amazingly strong women who have had to overcome some horrific things in their lives. And Felicity is no exception.

Felicity has been on the run for a man for nearly a decade but has set down roots and made some amazing friends. When Ryder comes out of no where, right when she needs to run again she doesn't know what to do.

I loved reading Ryder and Felicity's story. It kept me on the edge of my seat and as always the audible narrator did a fantastic job with the different character voices!

I can't wait to see what comes next!

izziede's review against another edition

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It's very insta love.

z_books's review

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dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

kelreads's review against another edition

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challenging mysterious fast-paced

5.0

thebookdisciple's review against another edition

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3.0


The Blah...


-she has been on the run for years, hiding who she is. Then, some guy shows up out of the blue, says he is the 1/2 brother of the Anderson triplets, and gives her his background. She just blinding believes him? Anyone who has been on the run for that long would be more skeptical. She would want to verify his identity in SOME way.

-the insta love is STRONG. Like, its a bit much even for me! Ace is totally in love the moment he sees her and then just pushes himself into her life. The ironic thing is that the guy she is fleeing was an abusive, controlling asshole. Ace kind of comes off the same way. But, because he swears he would never hurt her, its ok? Y'all know if I think the insta love was too much, then its gotta be a problem.

The Beautiful...


-the villain is actually devious! The things he does...diabolical and really show a depth of dedication to ruining lives. Its scary, but in a well written character kind of way.

-Felicity is a tough woman. I thought her reactions to various situations were realistic and appropriate.

The Bottom Line...


The end was unexpected, so I appreciated that. I liked that the epilogue gave us a little snippet of each couple, since they have all been part of this journey. This series is my least favorite Stoker series though. It hurts me to even say it since I tend to adore everything she writes, but this series is one I won't be rereading.

Mom, skip this series. :)

 

  • POV: 3rd

  • Tears: no

  • Trope: secret identity, on the run

  • Triggers: 
    Spoilerthere are scenes of domestic violence, and mentions of sex trafficking by the villain

  • Series/Standalone: stand alone within an interconnected series.

  • Cliffhanger: 
    Spoilerno

  • HEA: 
    Spoileryes





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