Genre: split-time novel Age: adult Series/Standalone: standalone Content:(view spoiler)[War violence & death, a surprising amount of mild language for aGenre: split-time novel Age: adult Series/Standalone: standalone Content:(view spoiler)[War violence & death, a surprising amount of mild language for a Christian publisher (hide spoiler)]
I really didn’t care about the WWII perspective. It just seemed so distant.
Hereafter is the last book of the series and also my favorite. I liked Rex and Emmaline together, especially as they grew and choose to make the relatHereafter is the last book of the series and also my favorite. I liked Rex and Emmaline together, especially as they grew and choose to make the relationship work even though neither of them wanted it at first....more
This was just as great as the first book. The end may have wrapped up too quickly but it was a very enjoyable read that I'd definitely recommend. ProvThis was just as great as the first book. The end may have wrapped up too quickly but it was a very enjoyable read that I'd definitely recommend. Provided that you have read the first book, that is. I was a bit lost at the beginning since I read the first book in April. *thanks Goodreads* Once I read a bit, I remembered what had happened but you will be very lost without knowing the backgrounds of the characters, which was really only explained in One Little Lie. The writing style was easy to read and natural. That combined with the characters was what really pulled me into the story, as opposed to the suspense aspect. This review is all over the place but I'm going to end by saying that Two Reasons to Run is worth the read. I'll be on the lookout for the third and final book sometime next spring.
Rating: 5/5 Language: n/a Romance: 2 kisses, mentions how Will was born to 14 and 18-year-old parents Spiritual: a little but not prevalent Violence: death, getting shot, murder, stalker
*I received a copy of this novel from the publisher. All thoughts are my own and a positive review was not required....more
December 2023: I don't see how a trad publisher picking up this book will do it any good. It was already so good to begin with.December 2023: I don't see how a trad publisher picking up this book will do it any good. It was already so good to begin with....more
I’ve lost track of how many times I have read this book over the past 11 years. I’d recommend that everyone read this book at least once in their lifeI’ve lost track of how many times I have read this book over the past 11 years. I’d recommend that everyone read this book at least once in their life.
Hmm, I liked some aspects of this book but others fell a little flat. I'll start with the good first. The writing was yet again what I've come to expectHmm, I liked some aspects of this book but others fell a little flat. I'll start with the good first. The writing was yet again what I've come to expect of Suzanne Woods Fisher. It was light with bits of humor scattered throughout but still addressed many subjects with tact. The characters were likable and seemed to jump off the page. I really liked how On a Coastal Breeze delved into Maddie's backstory. It gave a better understanding of why she is the way she is. What I wasn't too fond of was the youngest sister, Blaine's, story. It is almost the exact same as a story of Britt from Becky Wade's Sweet on You. I'd recommend this one to someone looking for a summer read.
Rating: 4/5 Crude Language: N/A Romance: mentions some mistakes characters made in the past, some kissing Spiritual: one of the characters is a paster Violence: N/A
*I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts are my own and a positive review was not required....more