A review by parklandmom
Tactical Revival by Jessica Ashley

hopeful inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

Read: September 2024
Series: Coastal Hope, #4
Format: Audiobook borrow from Everand 
Narrator: Savannah Rivers*, Jarman  Day  [*Rivers is great but I don’t care for the male narrator]

Book #97 of 2024: Another great instalment in the Coastal Hope series. I have the final one left now. Again, as with the other books, I really like the female narrator but I don’t care for the male narrator. 

I enjoyed the setting of the B&B and the main characters’ love story. It felt organic and natural between Margot and Jaxson. His connection with her son, Mattie was a bonus. 

The background of their betrayals and divorces were a source of commonalities and bonding. Both had some stuff to work through and they realized that. Having Jaxson’s father come into the picture was furtherance of the forgiveness theme. Forgiveness doesn’t come from the apology but from within one’s need for peace. 

I suspected the identities of the “bad guys” but that didn’t deter me from enjoying the book. I’m enjoying the community of Coastal Springs. I look forward to the final book.