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nannykaren's review against another edition
5.0
I've just finished reading No Place Too Far. Kay tells us more about Quinn and Liam and introduces us to Maggie, Quinn's best friend as well as letting us visit Maui without actually being there! The story telling is fantastic, I loved Joe's character - he brings laughter to Maggie's life! I can't wait for the next book in the By the Sea series.
starg's review against another edition
5.0
I received this book in exchange for my honest review. This is the second book in series A By the Sea Novel. I couldn’t get enough. Kay Bratt always amazes me with her books! There is not one of her books I didn’t like!
susanthebookbag's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved book one in this series, True to Me, and couldn't wait to go back to Quinn's world and the beautiful islands of Hawaii. Well, No Place Too Far, book two is every bit a good as the first one.
The story centers on Quinn's best friend Maggie who moves to Maui to escape the troubles in her past. But when her past comes looking for her, things get dangerous. Watching Maggie figure out what she wants and stand up to the evil from her past make this a story that will grab your heart. Meanwhile, Quinn also has to face her past and either flee or stay and fight for what's important.
The author has created an intriguing story in a beautiful setting that will keep you enthralled all while feeling a little bit like you are on vacation. This is an amazing series with characters that I have come to love and I'm super excited for book number three!
The story centers on Quinn's best friend Maggie who moves to Maui to escape the troubles in her past. But when her past comes looking for her, things get dangerous. Watching Maggie figure out what she wants and stand up to the evil from her past make this a story that will grab your heart. Meanwhile, Quinn also has to face her past and either flee or stay and fight for what's important.
The author has created an intriguing story in a beautiful setting that will keep you enthralled all while feeling a little bit like you are on vacation. This is an amazing series with characters that I have come to love and I'm super excited for book number three!
spowers2627's review against another edition
5.0
No Place too Far is a story I simply could not put down. In book two of the By the Sea series we get to check in on Quinn and get to know Maggie. Maggie is looking for a fresh start and being near her best friend Quinn in beautiful Maui seemed like the best place to build her new life. Her precocious son, Charlie is everything to Maggie and she works hard to make a good life for them. When a danger from her past emerges, Maggie isn't sure where to turn. Meanwhile, Quinn is settling into her new family dynamic when an uncomfortable situation arises her first thought is to protect the family that has already endured so much heartache. I love how Kay Bratt writes true friendships like Maggie and Quinn and Maggie's new coworker who becomes a fast friend. Bratt explores themes all women wrestle with from anxiety to guilt and forgiveness all while delivering a story that keeps the reader turning the pages as fast as she can. This is a must read! Thank you to the author and NetGalley for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
theaudioauditor's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
kittietta's review against another edition
4.0
No Place To Far, is the second in the By the Sea series, but it can be read as a stand alone. Loved reading about the characters location in Hawai'i. So colorful, you could almost smell the sea, and the food sounded amazing!
Very well written, as all of May Bratt's books are! Grabbed me from the beginning and held me throughout. Wonderful mystery/ thrller/ love story!
A must read! 4 stars.
Very well written, as all of May Bratt's books are! Grabbed me from the beginning and held me throughout. Wonderful mystery/ thrller/ love story!
A must read! 4 stars.
illidia316's review against another edition
5.0
No Place Too Far is the second book in the By the Sea series by Kay Bratt, and it is just as fabulous as the first book.
Book 2 follows Quinn’s best friend, Maggie, as she escapes her previous life to Hawaii with her young son. Though I’ve never been to Hawaii, the author’s descriptions are so beautifully vivid that I could easily picture all of the various settings in the story. I loved that Quinn, along with the other characters from the first book, are very involved in this story. Getting to read more of their stories playing out was extremely satisfying.
There is a fair amount of creepiness and suspense in this book, and I absolutely love it. The mystery of who the villain is and how far he/she would go to achieve their goals drew me in from the moment the villain was mentioned, but I was still shocked when the final confrontation occurred.
Kay Bratt’s writing and storytelling are brilliant, and I cannot wait for the next book in this series.
Book 2 follows Quinn’s best friend, Maggie, as she escapes her previous life to Hawaii with her young son. Though I’ve never been to Hawaii, the author’s descriptions are so beautifully vivid that I could easily picture all of the various settings in the story. I loved that Quinn, along with the other characters from the first book, are very involved in this story. Getting to read more of their stories playing out was extremely satisfying.
There is a fair amount of creepiness and suspense in this book, and I absolutely love it. The mystery of who the villain is and how far he/she would go to achieve their goals drew me in from the moment the villain was mentioned, but I was still shocked when the final confrontation occurred.
Kay Bratt’s writing and storytelling are brilliant, and I cannot wait for the next book in this series.
sonireads's review against another edition
4.0
This is the second book of the By The Sea series. It follows best friends Quinn and Maggie, who are settled in Hawaii. Hawaii was a stunning backdrop for this book. I've never been, but the way it was written, I now feel like I have. Maggie is starting a new life after escaping a stalker and Quinn is the subject of many rumours around her family and some drama from her past.
Although this book could stand alone, I really think I would have enjoyed it more if I'd read the previous book. I felt a bit disconnected from the characters, and it didn't help that there were two main characters that the book flipped between. The latter half of the book was quite exciting and hard to put down. The ending wraps a bit too quickly and neatly for my liking but I love a happy ending as much as the next person.
3.5/5, rounded up to 4.
Thank you to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for the free eGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.
Although this book could stand alone, I really think I would have enjoyed it more if I'd read the previous book. I felt a bit disconnected from the characters, and it didn't help that there were two main characters that the book flipped between. The latter half of the book was quite exciting and hard to put down. The ending wraps a bit too quickly and neatly for my liking but I love a happy ending as much as the next person.
3.5/5, rounded up to 4.
Thank you to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for the free eGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.
bookanonjeff's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing Follow-up. I wrote last year of the first book in this series that Bratt could spend the rest of her career in this world, and that I would not be disappointed. Here, she comes back to the world ostensibly to give best friend Maggie her story... that Quinn plays an even larger part in than Maggie played in Quinn's own story (where Maggie was present enough to be the obvious target of a direct sequel, but otherwise truly a secondary character). Bratt does a solid job of juggling both ladies, it just seems at times here that too much is being condensed into one book. To me, the tale here could have been told over three, maybe four, books rather than one and been more on par with the overall pacing and impact of True To Me. Going into specifics might get a bit too much into spoiler territory, so I'll simply say that to me, the division is this: Quinn gets a dedicated sequel. Maggie's story here gets its own dedicated book where Quinn becomes more of a secondary character rather than the co-lead she is here, and Maggie's own story is then broken up into effectively the first and second halves of the story here.
I know, I know. I've complained in other reviews about books being cut in half in almost blatantly obvious cash grabs, but I don't think Bratt would have done that in the above scenario. I think more time in each of these situations would have brought out much more of the depth of emotion that True To Me had, vs the constant "swinging for the fences" here.
But do not get me wrong: This is still truly an excellent book, one I am very proud to have read, and again, I want to come back to this world many, many more times. This is just me expressing my quibbles over pacing of a truly excellent book that to my mind *just* missed the "I can't stop crying and my mind is blown" level of amazement that True To Me brought. Truly a great book, and very much recommended.
I know, I know. I've complained in other reviews about books being cut in half in almost blatantly obvious cash grabs, but I don't think Bratt would have done that in the above scenario. I think more time in each of these situations would have brought out much more of the depth of emotion that True To Me had, vs the constant "swinging for the fences" here.
But do not get me wrong: This is still truly an excellent book, one I am very proud to have read, and again, I want to come back to this world many, many more times. This is just me expressing my quibbles over pacing of a truly excellent book that to my mind *just* missed the "I can't stop crying and my mind is blown" level of amazement that True To Me brought. Truly a great book, and very much recommended.
creaseinthespinebooks's review against another edition
4.0
I was hooked as soon as I started. Plenty of romance and suspense.I loved the characters and looking forward to reading more in this series. I highly recommend this book. Thank you to netgalley and lake union publishing for this arc