A review by bookswithm
Chasing Goldie by Holly Roberds

challenging dark emotional inspiring tense fast-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

5.0

When I finished Tasing Red, I knew I needed to read Chasing Goldie. (Just like I’ll need to read Igniting Cinder when it comes out in October.) I fell in love with the characters and needed more. Chasing Goldie had me falling in love with them all over again, while adding a few more characters to the crew. 

There are some ways that I related to Goldie’s past. There were sleepovers I wasn’t invited to, I was bullied in school, and I definitely turned into myself. Oh yeah, I’m a people pleaser, too. While I knew my major in college it took me almost 4 years to figure out what I wanted to do with it. Plus, she’s not pencil thin, while was honestly wonder to have that be part of her insecurities and it’s one of mine, too. 

Stepping away from personal things, seeing both Ted and Goldie from other perspectives was done in a flawless way. The story wove in and out of each perspective when it made sense for the story, not to just switch because it seemed like time to switch. You see both characters grow over the span of the books. It truly was a wonderful read.