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4.17 AVERAGE
4.17 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
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:
Complicated
dark
sad
tense
slow-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
emotional
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Fragile Sanctuary is not really hotting the spot for me. The plot is good. The idea of romance and suspense blends well in the hand of Miss Cowles.
However I can not connect atball with the characters.
However I can not connect atball with the characters.
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
No
emotional
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
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-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:
Complicated
I really enjoyed this. The characters backgrounds were dark but I loved how they found ways to heal themselves through their connections with each other. And Biscuit is awesome.
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
When she was 13, Rhodes’ world shattered when her family were killed in a house fire and she barely escaped with her life. Luckily, she was taken in by her best friend’s mum and found a family that allowed her to heal over the years. Now, Rho tries to focus on the things she’s thankful for and has decided it’s time to renovate her family’s burnt out home and perhaps put some ghosts to rest.
Anson is running from his own demons and has carved out a solitary existence in Sparrow Falls, working as a contractor for his best friend, who is also one of Rho’s brothers. He and Rho clash immediately when they meet at her family home, but it’s not long before she starts slipping past his defences.
I won’t go into too much detail as I don’t want to spoil anything. As mysterious accidents start to take place in Rho’s life, it becomes clear that someone is targeting her. The steady escalation builds a sense of suspense and tension that kept me glued to the pages. I was surprised by the twists and reveals, and I was completely on the wrong path.
There’s an instant attraction between Anson and Rho, but Anson is determined to keep himself shut off from Rho and her attempts at friendship. He has no chance though. I loved his protectiveness of Rho, even when he didn’t want to be involved. And when the two of them finally cave to that chemistry, it was a total smoke show.
They didn’t have a straight forward path to being together, given the circumstances, and their past trauma which they dealt with in very different ways. That gave them a deeper emotional connection though, as they could really understand the other’s pain and grief.
The found family element of this book is a real highlight. The Colson family is made up of a number of blood, adopted and foster siblings and I loved their bond and playful banter. Lolli is the badass, free-spirited grandma we all need and she stole every scene she was in.
The suspense elements were intriguing without overwhelming the romance between Anson and Rho. I’ve already dove straight into the rest of the series, with each book focussing on a different sibling and I’m loving it.
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-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:
Yes
I did not expect it to be that person. I honestly loved how well put together their story was put together. It sucks that they had to go through so much trauma but I understand why they did.
challenging
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
This book and its deep themes was handled gorgeously. It touched dark things but made it not to overwhelming or heavy to enjoy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury