syndi3's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A new Hope is a beautiful adult romance story. It has many depth moral messages about marriage, love and expectation. For me it speaks sometimes lust/ adoration is not enough to survive marriage. But honesty and communication do have major contribution to success of marriage.
The relationship that builds between Matt and Ginger is slow. I enjoy it very much with such thoughtful conversation. I love seeing their friendship building into something much more and at the end acceptance and forgiveness. Both POV have different view and opinion. It is such relieve to finally hear the truth when times is right. Truth sets you free.
I had a bad experience with Miss Carr previous book. A New Hope gives me... well... new hope to pick up her other book.
The relationship that builds between Matt and Ginger is slow. I enjoy it very much with such thoughtful conversation. I love seeing their friendship building into something much more and at the end acceptance and forgiveness. Both POV have different view and opinion. It is such relieve to finally hear the truth when times is right. Truth sets you free.
I had a bad experience with Miss Carr previous book. A New Hope gives me... well... new hope to pick up her other book.
stinamoore1971's review against another edition
3.0
This definitely better than the last one. The dialogue was not as immature as in the previous book of the series. It is better to read the previous book prior to reading this one, however, since the storyline basically continues over both of them. And it appears to continue on into the next of the series. It seems the storyline continues over several books of the series and I think they would be a bit confusing as stand alone books.
whatcha_listening_to's review against another edition
5.0
5 A New Hope Stars
Ok this book broke my heart a little. Ok a lot. I bawled.
Ginger is a character I didn’t think was going to be a big role in this series until she came to TP. And then I knew I just knew she was going to get her HEA.
I am so very glad she did, I totally love that she falls for Matt, it was perfect and of course, we get out past characters from the last few books. So it’s always feels like each book it’s just a continuation of the book before just with a new main couple.
I think that is what I love best about Robyn’s work.
Love Therese Plummer’s performances! The emotion I swear it’s like it leaps out of my ears. Soo good.
*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*
Ok this book broke my heart a little. Ok a lot. I bawled.
Ginger is a character I didn’t think was going to be a big role in this series until she came to TP. And then I knew I just knew she was going to get her HEA.
I am so very glad she did, I totally love that she falls for Matt, it was perfect and of course, we get out past characters from the last few books. So it’s always feels like each book it’s just a continuation of the book before just with a new main couple.
I think that is what I love best about Robyn’s work.
Love Therese Plummer’s performances! The emotion I swear it’s like it leaps out of my ears. Soo good.
*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*
blondeeishere's review against another edition
4.0
Another great book from Robyn Carr. I don’t know what I will do when i have read all these books! I think I love the narrators Theresa Plummer!!!!
imzadirose's review against another edition
4.0
Another wonderful book from Thunder Point. Detailed review to come.
Finished ~ A New Hope (Thunder Point 08) by Robyn Carr
Completed 04/25/15
4 of 5 stars
400 page Kindle book
I received this book from NetGalley for my honest review.
A New Hope was one of the harder of stories to read for this series. If you have any kinds of issues reading about the loss of a child, I recommend skipping the book, or just be very aware of the issues in the book. It's a very emotional read. I myself don't like to read about young children, and especially the loss of a child, so parts were hard to read and some parts I completely skipped over.
Ginger came to town after her cousin Ray-Ann (who we know well from other books) brings her there to heal after her loss. Ginger is finally starting to show a bit of life and get out more. She's helping put out the flowers for a wedding and enjoying the festivities when the brother of the bride makes a drunken pass at her. He, Matt, shows up later at the flower shop to apologize and they form a fragile friendship, having both been hurt and still in pain.
Matt is definitely a good guy, after the initial encounter, and takes it easy with Ginger's mixed emotions. Their relationship is a good friendship turned more type thing. Very enjoyable, despite the harder issues in the book.
Setting = A+
Plot = A
Conflict = A
Characters = A
Theme = B
Finished ~ A New Hope (Thunder Point 08) by Robyn Carr
Completed 04/25/15
4 of 5 stars
400 page Kindle book
I received this book from NetGalley for my honest review.
A New Hope was one of the harder of stories to read for this series. If you have any kinds of issues reading about the loss of a child, I recommend skipping the book, or just be very aware of the issues in the book. It's a very emotional read. I myself don't like to read about young children, and especially the loss of a child, so parts were hard to read and some parts I completely skipped over.
Ginger came to town after her cousin Ray-Ann (who we know well from other books) brings her there to heal after her loss. Ginger is finally starting to show a bit of life and get out more. She's helping put out the flowers for a wedding and enjoying the festivities when the brother of the bride makes a drunken pass at her. He, Matt, shows up later at the flower shop to apologize and they form a fragile friendship, having both been hurt and still in pain.
Matt is definitely a good guy, after the initial encounter, and takes it easy with Ginger's mixed emotions. Their relationship is a good friendship turned more type thing. Very enjoyable, despite the harder issues in the book.
Setting = A+
Plot = A
Conflict = A
Characters = A
Theme = B
catra121's review against another edition
3.0
This was not my favorite couple in the series. I just didnt feel as invested in their relationship and the male lead had a lot of issues that just kinda bugged me so it was hard to get invested in this one for me. But it was still an ok read and not a bad way to pass the time...it just wasnt a favorite.
ezichinny's review against another edition
4.0
Book 8 is the second chance at love for two characters previously mentioned in book 7. Ginger Dysart moved to Thunder Point to live with her cousin Ray Anne, following the loss of her 4-month son and the dissolution of her marriage. Ginger was deeply depressed and her family hoped that the change of scenery and time with her cousin Ray Anne would help Ginger find the will to continue to live.
Ginger began working at Grace’s flower shop and slowly started finding a reason to get out of bed every morning. Her wedding assignment was Peyton Lacoumette’s wedding (the Promise, Book 5), and Ginger was having a good time until she had a run in with a drunk Matt Lacoumette.
Matt was one of Peyton Lacoumette’s younger brothers and the only one in the family to have gotten a divorce, which made him feel like a failure. He withdrew emotionally from the family and nursed his broken heart with drink. When Matt hit on Grace, it turned into an embarrassing debacle at the wedding reception that ended with Matt being knocked out. To redeem himself, Matt showed up to Grace’s flower shop to apologize to Ginger and her graciousness struck a chord. Matt resolved to get to know Grace as friends, as both were kindred spirits trying to rebuild their lives following painful losses.
One of the things that I love about this series is that while it’s formulaic and a tad predictable, each character has their own story about overcoming the obstacles in their life. The support of family and friends in the backbone of this series and the community definitely add levity to each story.
Therese Plummer is perfect for this series and her voice is so melodious, it feels like poetry. She makes me want to listen to every book she has narrated and at the same time find other series by Robyn Carr.
At first I found Matt to be self-righteous and lacking insight into his own shortcomings whereas Ginger was too nice and indulgent. But as each character evolved, they began growing as individuals. It’s always a pleasure to see characters develop and make better choices. This book was another hit in the series and I can’t wait for the next one.
*Special Thanks to Harlequin MIRA via Netgalley for the review copy.
Ginger began working at Grace’s flower shop and slowly started finding a reason to get out of bed every morning. Her wedding assignment was Peyton Lacoumette’s wedding (the Promise, Book 5), and Ginger was having a good time until she had a run in with a drunk Matt Lacoumette.
Matt was one of Peyton Lacoumette’s younger brothers and the only one in the family to have gotten a divorce, which made him feel like a failure. He withdrew emotionally from the family and nursed his broken heart with drink. When Matt hit on Grace, it turned into an embarrassing debacle at the wedding reception that ended with Matt being knocked out. To redeem himself, Matt showed up to Grace’s flower shop to apologize to Ginger and her graciousness struck a chord. Matt resolved to get to know Grace as friends, as both were kindred spirits trying to rebuild their lives following painful losses.
One of the things that I love about this series is that while it’s formulaic and a tad predictable, each character has their own story about overcoming the obstacles in their life. The support of family and friends in the backbone of this series and the community definitely add levity to each story.
Therese Plummer is perfect for this series and her voice is so melodious, it feels like poetry. She makes me want to listen to every book she has narrated and at the same time find other series by Robyn Carr.
At first I found Matt to be self-righteous and lacking insight into his own shortcomings whereas Ginger was too nice and indulgent. But as each character evolved, they began growing as individuals. It’s always a pleasure to see characters develop and make better choices. This book was another hit in the series and I can’t wait for the next one.
*Special Thanks to Harlequin MIRA via Netgalley for the review copy.
valeehill's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this one a great deal - more than the last several in the series, in fact. Lovely!
bookwyrm_lark's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars (maybe 4). Nice second-chance romance featuring Ginger (the young woman whose baby died, introduced in the last book) and Peyton's brother Matt. Plus more of Grace and Troy and Grace's mother. Warm, enjoyable, and a wise heroine and a fairly likable hero. I did not like the first meeting, however. Full review to come.