This was fantastic! There is something about Sarina Bowen’s writing that works for me oThis review can also be found at https://carolesrandomlife.com/
This was fantastic! There is something about Sarina Bowen’s writing that works for me on every level. I don’t think that I even read this book’s description before diving in because I knew that it would be a good one. And it was. Nash and Livia were wonderful characters and the chemistry between them was palpable. Once I started listening to this book, I didn’t want to stop until these characters found the happily ever after that they deserved.
Livia is trying to stay hidden. Her ex is looking for her and it won’t be good if he finds her. She has found a place that seems to be perfect for her where she can stay off her ex’s radar. She likes working at the brewery and does a great job with the books (and the cranky owner). When a stranger walks into the brewery, she is spooked and calls the police only to discover that it is one of the owner’s sons, Nash. Nash remembers the woman who walked away from him after a night of flirting at the bar and is surprised to come face to face with her after dealing with the police at the brewery. Nash stays to help out for a bit and becomes Livia’s roommate in addition to working with her.
I liked Livia and Nash together. Livia has had to deal with some horrible situations and is trying to make the best of it. I couldn’t wait to find out exactly what happened with Livia’s ex but my gut told me that it had to be bad. Nash takes everything he learns in stride and takes steps to ensure Livia’s safety. This pair was absolutely perfect together. I really appreciated the way that they communicated with one another.
I listened to the audiobook and thought that Samantha Brentmoor and Tim Paige did a great job with the narration. I thought that both narrators were able to bring the characters to life through their reading. I found both voices to be quite pleasant and believe that they complimented each other quite nicely. They added just the right amount of emotion to their reading to take the story to the next level and I am certain that their performance added to my overall enjoyment.
I would recommend this book to others. This is the second book in the Giltmaker series but it reads perfectly fine as a stand alone. I fell in love with these characters and couldn’t wait to see exactly how things would work out for them. I cannot wait to read more of Sarina Bowen’s work!
I received a review copy of this book from Tuxbury Publishing LLC....more
There are very few books that I will drop everything to read. This is one of those bookThis review can also be found at https://carolesrandomlife.com/
There are very few books that I will drop everything to read. This is one of those books. I downloaded this book as soon as it became available and spent as much time reading it as possible. I seem to be reading slower these days so I downloaded the audiobook when it was released a week later even though I had reached the 80% mark in the book simply because I couldn’t wait to see how it ended. I was a fantastic reading experience from beginning to end.
The characters in this series come alive on the page. I think that Sarah Lyons Fleming does an amazing job of creating characters that you can’t help but love, making it very easy to become invested in the story’s outcome. This series is told from 4 unique points of view. Rose loves to take care of everyone, especially her father and 2 young adult children. She tends to worry simply because she cares so much. Tom is Rose’s boyfriend and Clara’s father. He is incredibly competent and tends to be a steady presence in the story. Clara is Tom’s daughter and the girlfriend of Rose’s oldest child. We get to see a bit more about how the young adults in the story deal with a world turned upside down. Craig is Rose’s childhood friend. He has stepped up as a leader in the group and is someone that Rose and everyone else can count on. These four characters tell the story but it is easy to fall in love with the whole group and I worried about them with each challenge they faced.
The group seems to be in a bit of a better start than they were in the past. They have a solid group working together, plenty of supplies, and a location that meets their needs. Unfortunately, this is a world full of danger. They must constantly work to keep their food supply up and stay on guard against the zombies that now roam the world. On top of that, they know that the threat of wildfire is a real one. And this is a world without a team of firefighters ready to act. This story took my heart and broke it at times. I have to wonder just how much these characters can face.
I listened to a portion of this book and thought the narrators did a great job with the story. Each point of view was voiced by a different narrator which made it very easy for the listener to know when the perspective changed. I thought that their voices were very pleasant and complimented each other’s nicely. They added just the right amount of emotion to their reading which added to my enjoyment of the story. I plan to tackle the full audiobook when I pick this book up again for an eventual re-read.
I would highly recommend this series to others. This is the fourth book in a series that really should be read in order so I wouldn’t start with this book. The first book World Departed would be a much better place to start. I can’t wait to read the next (and possibly final) book in this much-loved series....more
This was good. I had a bit of a rough start with this book but I am so glad that I kept reaThis review can also be found at https://www.goodreads.com/
This was good. I had a bit of a rough start with this book but I am so glad that I kept reading. The story is told from 3 very different points of view from 3 generations. Lily’s story starts in the late 1990s and takes us through the first years of the new millennium. Her son, Nick’s story takes place in the 2020s and proved to be the highlight of the story for me. Mei’s point of view gave us the backstory needed to understand how this family came to live in America.
This book is told in three sections and almost reads like three stories that happen to feature the same group of characters. It was interesting to see how each of these characters dealt with the issues they faced. I was especially interested in how each of these characters saw their ethnicity and how their experiences differed. The story had a lot of interesting elements including a bit of magic which added a lot to the overall story.
I listened to the audiobook and thought that Louisa Zhu, Eric Yang, and Eunice Wong did a fantastic job with this story. Each narrator read a section of the book and I thought that each of them did a great job of capturing the essence of the characters. I thought that all three narrators had pleasant voices and complimented each other’s nicely. I felt like they were able to add just the right amount of emotion to their reading which added to my overall enjoyment.
I would recommend this book to others. This was a book that covered some important topics that made me think. I grew to care about this group of characters and hoped that things would work out for them in the end. I do hope to read more of this talented author’s work in the future.
I received a review copy of this book from Knopf and Penguin Random House Audio....more
Initial Thoughts I loved this! It has been a while since a book grabbed me like this one did. I couldn't wait to see how things would work out for KierInitial Thoughts I loved this! It has been a while since a book grabbed me like this one did. I couldn't wait to see how things would work out for Kierse and Graves and there was enough action to keep things very interesting. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book in the series.
My Thoughts I am so glad that I am finally tackling this series! I enjoyed this story and was completely invested in how things would work out for ElenMy Thoughts I am so glad that I am finally tackling this series! I enjoyed this story and was completely invested in how things would work out for Elena. I think that she showed exactly how strong she is in this novel. There was a change in narration from the previous book but I adjusted quickly and thought that this narrator did a great job with the story. I look forward to picking up book 3 soon....more
Initial Thoughts This was really good! It had all of the elements needed to make it the perfect shorter listen. And just because it was short didn't meInitial Thoughts This was really good! It had all of the elements needed to make it the perfect shorter listen. And just because it was short didn't mean that it was a small story. Felicia takes a call while volunteering at a suicide prevention hotline that will change her life. She gives the girl her phone number and gets very involved in her story, going as far to investigate things on her own when it looks like her own family may be connected. I couldn't wait to see how things worked out. The narration was spectacular, making this the perfect quick listen.
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Initial Thoughts Oh, I loved this! Ada and Wes were wonderful characters and they had sizzling chemistry with each other right out of the gate. It was Initial Thoughts Oh, I loved this! Ada and Wes were wonderful characters and they had sizzling chemistry with each other right out of the gate. It was fun watching them try to keep things professional when it was obvious that it was just a matter of time. I listened to the audiobook narrated by Vanessa Edwin and the great Teddy Hamilton. The narrators did a phenomenal job with this story.
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Initial Thoughts This was a fun and entertaining read! The four generations of Evans women were all great characters. I was hooked pretty early in the Initial Thoughts This was a fun and entertaining read! The four generations of Evans women were all great characters. I was hooked pretty early in the book and couldn't wait to see how things would work out in the end. There were some pretty big surprises worked into the story which I really appreciated. I listened to the audiobook and thought that the narrator did a fantastic job with this story.
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