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shelf_possesed's Reviews (56)
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'm 2 for 2 with Lisa Jackson's books. I recently discovered her books, and I love her writing style.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I absolutely loved this book! I'm officiall a Lisa Jackson fan. She creates stories featurin fully developed characters and the perfect combination of suspense and romance. I can't wait to read another one.
emotional
reflective
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:
Yes
The last third of the book was a little messy, but it was still an enjoyable read.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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:
Yes
This is Book 4 in the Carson Brothers Series. Book 1 can be read as a stand-alone, but books 2-4 are a trilogy. As there are 4 brothers and the 4 books in the series only focus on 2, I am anxiously anticipating future installments. Book 2 is a little slower paced than I typically read, but the pace is related to the embedded narrative. I love the story within a story concept. This trilog is basically a nested narrative set in France during the Nazi occupation prior to D-Day within a modern frame trilogy told in dual POV, so you get a little historical fiction within the focus plot. I love how the author highlighted society's tendency to stereotype, dehumanize, and persecute those it views undesirable without regard for circumstances or personal characteristics. Book 4 was my least favorite in the series. There were a few minor things here and there that would have benefited from further explanation or development and some excessive, over-the top attitudes and repetitive character drama that got a little tedious, but the writing is solid. As a trilogy, it's an enjoyable 4 out 5 stars.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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:
Yes
This is Book 3 in the Carson Brothers Series. Book 1 can be read as a stand-alone, but books 2-4 are a trilogy. As there are 4 brothers and the 4 books in the series only focus on 2, I am anxiously anticipating future installments. Book 2 is a little slower paced than I typically read, but the pace is related to the embedded narrative. The pace accelerates in Book 3. I love the story within a story concept. This is basically a nested narrative set in France during the Nazi occupation prior to D-Day within a modern frame trilogy told in dual POV, so you get a little historical fiction within the focus plot. I love how the author highlighted society's tendency to stereotype, dehumanize, and persecute those it views undesirable without regard for circumstances or personal characteristics. There were a few minor things here and there that would have benefited from further explanation or development and some excessive, over-the top attitudes and repetitive character drama, mostly in Book 4, that got a little tedious, but the writing is solid. This was my favorite book, but my rating is for the entire trilogy. I found it difficult to rate the books separately.
dark
funny
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
This was not what I was expecting at all. It has a strong Deadpool vibe. Given the dark content, the bursts of gallows humor and inside jokes are welcome comic relief reminiscent of parody or satire. There were a few times that I actually laughed out loud. The characters were more than loveable. They were adorable, and their inappropriately hilarious banter was presented in such a way that it was almost cute and sweet. Aunt Ethel is the vodka aunt everyone wishes they had. I would have given it 5 stars, but I could have lived forever and and a day without the bonus chapter. WTAF? Nothing could have prepared me for that.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
This is Book 2 in the Carson Brothers Series. Book 1 can be read as a stand-alone, but books 2-4 are a trilogy. As there are 4 brothers and the 4 books in the series only focus on 2, I am anxiously anticipating future installments. Book 2 is a little slower paced than I typically read, but the pace is related to the embedded narrative. It's two expositions. I love the story within a story concept. This is basically a nested narrative set in France during the Nazi occupation prior to D-Day within a modern frame trilogy told in dual POV, so you get a little historical fiction within the focus plot. I love how the author highlighted society's tendency to stereotype, dehumanize, and persecute those it views undesirable without regard for circumstances or personal characteristics. There were a few minor things here and there that would have benefited from further explanation or development and some excessive, over-the top attitudes and repetitive character drama, mostly in book 4, that got a little tedious, but the writing is solid. My rating is for the trilogy. I found it difficult to rate the books individually.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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
This is book 1 in the series. There are a total of 8 with books 3 and 4 being more of a part 1 and part 2 of the same story. There is a common plot thread that intensifies as the series progresses with a little more of the mystery being revealed with each book. After book 1, I was hooked. It is by far the best series that I have read this year. The loveable and deliciously flawed cast of characters are working through some dark internal and external struggles, so peruse the trigger warnings before you commit. If you love strong MMC and even stronger FMC, clever banter, and some spice to flavor the chills and thrills, you can't go wrong with this series.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
This is a new to me author. I went into it blind. I didn't even read the description. I am glad that I took a chance on it. It was well-written. The characters and plot were engaging. I am looking forward to reading the remainder of this series.
dark
emotional
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:
Yes