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harleyrae's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this! I think overall it was a good way to end these books. I would have liked a bit more of an update on how the other couples are doing, but overall I’m happy!
readwithkiekie's review
5.0
4.5 stars
After 'Walk the Edge' I wasn't too sure how I was going to feel about another book surrounding the Reign of Terror. But I'm so glad I read the last book in this series. Violet and Chevy's story needed to be told. Not their love story in essence but the story of how they're moving on from the events and focusing on the future, bettering themselves.
Honestly my favourite book of this series.
After 'Walk the Edge' I wasn't too sure how I was going to feel about another book surrounding the Reign of Terror. But I'm so glad I read the last book in this series. Violet and Chevy's story needed to be told. Not their love story in essence but the story of how they're moving on from the events and focusing on the future, bettering themselves.
Honestly my favourite book of this series.
shirleymak's review
4.0
omg.
so good
so good
Spoiler
ISAIAH AND CHEVY ARE BROTHERS AND ALSO THE RIOT [RIVAL TEAM] GETS TAKEN DOWN WOOOOOOObooks4susie's review
5.0
This is an incredible end to not only the Thunder Road trilogy but provides some insight to Isaiah Walker’s story from the Pushing the Limits series. The major hint that is dropped near the end of his story in Take Me On is revealed. Fans will devour this story to see how things work out for everyone.
nicolemhewitt's review against another edition
5.0
This review and many more can be found on my blog: Feed Your Fiction Addiction
I’m telling you right now, Katie McGarry’s writing is downright addictive. This third book in the Thunder Road Series had me completely captivated from start to finish and there was no way I could put it down. Seriously, this is the type of book that gives my blog its name because I found myself falling deeper and deeper into the story and completely ignoring all those real world things that were calling for my attention. They just had to wait.
What Fed My Addiction:
Violet and Chevy.
It helped a lot that I was invested in the romance between Violet and Chevy from page one—they were featured heavily enough in the first two books in the series that I was already rooting for them before I even picked up the book. And I wasn’t let down. The strong bond between these two characters is palpable, and their love and desire for each other is incredibly intense. Of course, this only makes it that much more painful for them (and for the reader) when they face the possibility of truly irreconcilable differences. I wasn’t sure how Violet and Chevy would get past some of the issues in this book, even knowing how much they loved each other.
It’s all a matter of perspective.
The first two books in the series focused a lot on how people misjudged members of the Terror and misunderstood them. But this book feels a little bit different. Violet’s perspective is more critical of the club and the way that they view the women around them. It’s interesting because her dad raised her to be a lot like him, but within the club there isn’t a lot of room for a girl to show independence and demand respect. She has high expectations about the way she should be treated because of her dad, but she often feels overlooked by the very people who helped raise her to be independent and feisty. I love that Violet never backs down from her desire to be given the respect she deserves, but she also learns that she doesn’t need to completely separate herself from the people who love her in order to get it. And Violet eventually learns that it’s okay to rely on family sometimes, but the men in the Terror learn a thing or two about mutual respect from Violet as well.
Chevy’s decisions.
Poor Chevy was stuck between a rock and a hard place through much of this book—he so wanted to make everyone happy, and it was impossible. I felt for him, and I honestly wasn’t sure what Chevy would choose in the end.
Page-turning action.
This book starts out with a bang and never really lets up. The stakes are incredibly high!
Major revelation.
Something is revealed toward the end of the book that took me completely by surprise and I LOVED it! (I’m so glad I didn’t read anything on Goodreads before I read the book because, for some reason, lots of people spoiled this revelation and I MUCH preferred to be surprised.)
What Left Me Hungry for More:
Maybe a bit melodramatic at times?
I mean, I don’t know, maybe this series is a bit of a guilty pleasure and it can definitely be over the top, but considering how completely sucked in I was, I don’t see how I can take away any stars for that. I wasn’t reading this one for it’s deep philosophical views on life (though, to be fair, the book did make me think about gender roles and loyalty).
If you’re a McGarry fan, you won’t be disappointed with this installment. With heart-stopping action, swoony romance and complicated characters, this book lived up to every one of my expectations. I give it 5/5 stars!
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley and Inkslinger Blog Tours in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
I’m telling you right now, Katie McGarry’s writing is downright addictive. This third book in the Thunder Road Series had me completely captivated from start to finish and there was no way I could put it down. Seriously, this is the type of book that gives my blog its name because I found myself falling deeper and deeper into the story and completely ignoring all those real world things that were calling for my attention. They just had to wait.
What Fed My Addiction:
Violet and Chevy.
It helped a lot that I was invested in the romance between Violet and Chevy from page one—they were featured heavily enough in the first two books in the series that I was already rooting for them before I even picked up the book. And I wasn’t let down. The strong bond between these two characters is palpable, and their love and desire for each other is incredibly intense. Of course, this only makes it that much more painful for them (and for the reader) when they face the possibility of truly irreconcilable differences. I wasn’t sure how Violet and Chevy would get past some of the issues in this book, even knowing how much they loved each other.
It’s all a matter of perspective.
The first two books in the series focused a lot on how people misjudged members of the Terror and misunderstood them. But this book feels a little bit different. Violet’s perspective is more critical of the club and the way that they view the women around them. It’s interesting because her dad raised her to be a lot like him, but within the club there isn’t a lot of room for a girl to show independence and demand respect. She has high expectations about the way she should be treated because of her dad, but she often feels overlooked by the very people who helped raise her to be independent and feisty. I love that Violet never backs down from her desire to be given the respect she deserves, but she also learns that she doesn’t need to completely separate herself from the people who love her in order to get it. And Violet eventually learns that it’s okay to rely on family sometimes, but the men in the Terror learn a thing or two about mutual respect from Violet as well.
Chevy’s decisions.
Poor Chevy was stuck between a rock and a hard place through much of this book—he so wanted to make everyone happy, and it was impossible. I felt for him, and I honestly wasn’t sure what Chevy would choose in the end.
Page-turning action.
This book starts out with a bang and never really lets up. The stakes are incredibly high!
Major revelation.
Something is revealed toward the end of the book that took me completely by surprise and I LOVED it! (I’m so glad I didn’t read anything on Goodreads before I read the book because, for some reason, lots of people spoiled this revelation and I MUCH preferred to be surprised.)
What Left Me Hungry for More:
Maybe a bit melodramatic at times?
I mean, I don’t know, maybe this series is a bit of a guilty pleasure and it can definitely be over the top, but considering how completely sucked in I was, I don’t see how I can take away any stars for that. I wasn’t reading this one for it’s deep philosophical views on life (though, to be fair, the book did make me think about gender roles and loyalty).
If you’re a McGarry fan, you won’t be disappointed with this installment. With heart-stopping action, swoony romance and complicated characters, this book lived up to every one of my expectations. I give it 5/5 stars!
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley and Inkslinger Blog Tours in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
1madchild's review
3.0
gahhh.
i was so excited for this, but found most of it quite a drag. Did however pick up in the last 75%
Loved the inclusion of Isaiah and Rachel. They’re my favorite Mcgarry characters.
I guess I’m just not that much of a fan of violet, although the resolution pleased me and I understand her motives.
Felt there was too much riot friction and other stressors that just carried on the be quickly resolved by the end of the novel.
But I don’t read her novels to be flawed by literary prowess.
All and all a bit let down.
i was so excited for this, but found most of it quite a drag. Did however pick up in the last 75%
Loved the inclusion of Isaiah and Rachel. They’re my favorite Mcgarry characters.
I guess I’m just not that much of a fan of violet, although the resolution pleased me and I understand her motives.
Felt there was too much riot friction and other stressors that just carried on the be quickly resolved by the end of the novel.
But I don’t read her novels to be flawed by literary prowess.
All and all a bit let down.
jenlouisegallant's review
4.0
I really liked Violet as a character. She wasn't afraid to stand up for herself, and she knew what she wants. Chevy was also different from Oz and Razor. I liked him as a character as well. :)
kaymariko's review
4.0
This was probably my favorite book in the entire series. Three books in, I've gotten to know all of the characters pretty well from the varying perspectives, and while I enjoyed each of them, Violet's perspective was by far my favorite.
Violet is the best damn protagonist of the entire series, if I'm being honest (and not just because she was the most kickass female of the bunch). While she was just as faulted and dysfunctional as the other "Terror" kids (mainly referring to Oz, Razor and Chevy) I wasn't once annoyed with her decisions/behaviors. She was stubborn and brave, and she jumped in front of a goddamn bullet without thinking twice about it because she was protecting someone she loved - what is not to love about THAT?
Violet is the best damn protagonist of the entire series, if I'm being honest (and not just because she was the most kickass female of the bunch). While she was just as faulted and dysfunctional as the other "Terror" kids (mainly referring to Oz, Razor and Chevy) I wasn't once annoyed with her decisions/behaviors. She was stubborn and brave, and she jumped in front of a goddamn bullet without thinking twice about it because she was protecting someone she loved - what is not to love about THAT?
hayley7's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0