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Just Read
Why I picked it up: The premise of a mother running away from her life hooked me. After all, what mother hasn’t wished she could do that at one time or another? I know I’ve had those moments.
What I liked: This is a strong first person telling. The story flowed really well and nothing felt rushed, yet it didn’t drag either. I was pulled right into Becca’s overwhelmed life and enjoyed the journey to rediscover herself.
What I disliked: It was obvious that Becca and her mother both suffered from postpartum depression. I could believe it not being diagnosed in the mother but, in today’s world, it was less believable Becca hadn’t been diagnosed, or that those around her didn’t suspect it.
** Spoiler **
This may just be my own personal pet-peeve but I had a problem with the affair Becca has as part of her journey. I understand it helped her love herself but my knee-jerk reaction to cheating spouses is zero tolerance. The only thing saving this aspect of the story for me was Becca owned up to it and was willing to accept the fallout.
Reading
Why I picked it up: I saw it offered for free, liked the blurb, and the sample seemed to deliver. After a quick look at the author website, it looks like the next installment in the series is due out later this year so this is probably a promo.
What I like: I like the spin on the fallen angels idea. So far I’m enjoying the story premise.
What I dislike: Pacing seems off but I’m not far enough into this to accurately rate it. The MC isn’t consistent, sometimes coming off as younger than she is. Thus far, I’m not vested in any of the secondary characters who feel a bit flat.
So much promise but lacking execution and I doubt I’ll continue with this series. That being said, this appears to be one of Ms. Nilles’ early works so I’d be willing to give different series a try.
Will Read
Why I picked this up: I adore Anne McCaffrey. I loved the Petaybee trilogy. And quite honestly have had this one sitting on the Nook for awhile.
What I expect to like: I enjoy the Petaybee world building and characters developed with Celtic and Native American/Canadian First Nations ancestry. I love the sentient planet that sings of Mother Earth mythos.
What I expect to dislike: I didn’t realize this was the start of a second trilogy until I looked up the link. Which isn’t a terrible thing just two more books to buy and collapse my TBR pile, LOL.
- And I’m looking forward to Wicked Business: A Lizzy and Diesel Novel
by Janet Evanovich due out June 19th.
Jun 05, 2012 @ 06:34:53
LOVE the post format Raelyn! I read Drawing Free and really enjoyed it. I got lost in the character and the story. Can’t wait to hear you review of Changelings…sounds really great!
Jun 05, 2012 @ 11:43:01
Elena did a fab job telling the story and sucking me into the character. Have you read the first Petaybee trilogy? My memory is that each book stands alone but they do build on each other so suspect you’ll want to read the first trilogy before starting this second one.
Thanks for stopping by Natalie!
Jun 05, 2012 @ 07:32:04
I like the diversity of genre you’ve got here. I’m currently reading Grave Mercy, part of the My Fair Assassin chronicles, by Robin LaFevers. It’s a different read for me because I don’t read much in the way of historical. However, I’m enjoying the tale of an assassin…and the possible romance pending witha brooding gent.
Jun 05, 2012 @ 11:47:41
I read all over the place Angela, LOL, the only thing you won’t see a lot of is horror because that’s the genre I read the least of. I’ll have to check out the My Fair Assassin Chronicles…sounds interesting.
Thanks for weighing in!
Jun 05, 2012 @ 14:29:08
Nice reviews! I read Drawing Free and feel the same as you: really enjoyed it, but not the affair aspect. Right now I’m reading Blood Passage (Blood Destiny 2) by Connie Suttle. Though I liked the first book, I’m 37% into this one and we haven’t gotten to the plot described in the blurb.
I’m also reading The Hobbit and am almost done.
Jun 05, 2012 @ 14:48:01
Oh, I’ve never heard of Connie Suttle before. I’ll have to check her out. I’m on the fence about re-reading The Hobbit before the movie comes out.
Thanks for weighing in Angela!
Jun 05, 2012 @ 15:39:53
Hey, thanks for reading and featuring my book, Raelyn!
I know not everyone loves Becca’s decisions. I struggled with it, BUT in the end sometimes those characters do what they’re gonna do.
Thanks again!
Jun 05, 2012 @ 15:50:59
I completely get that!! Darn characters, LOL
Like I said, having her own up to it and accept the consequences saved that aspect for me. I could see her needing the flirting to feeling good about herself again…I think all us mothers need that
Thanks for stopping by Elena!
Jun 06, 2012 @ 16:39:38
Postpartum is pretty common now so I can see why you felt that way.
Jun 06, 2012 @ 17:13:57
It wasn’t a huge dislike, just a disbelief. It was a great story overall. So excited for your new series
Thanks for stopping by Ciara!
Jun 08, 2012 @ 11:35:17
I’m currently reading Spell Bound by Kelley Armstrong. Fun series.
I think I’ll have to pick up that Starfire Angels book too, though! Sounds interesting. You enabler, you.
Jun 08, 2012 @ 11:54:35
I agree about Kelley Armstrong. You’ll have to make your own decision about the Starfire Angels, sadly, I think it’s going to fall under the DNF category for me.
Thanks for weighing in Nicole!