joanna1905's review
2.0
A really good, quick read. I really enjoyed the plot and our main cast of characters, I especially liked Jax and Luke!
I did think it was a bit anti climatic as there was so much time spent telling us what a bad guy peter was but then there was no altercation between him and anyone.
Same goes with the guy who was after Luke, he just turns out to be an undercover cop then everyone pretty much goes home. We never really see any altercation with the bad guys so it felt a bit meh.
All in all still a decent read though.
I did think it was a bit anti climatic as there was so much time spent telling us what a bad guy peter was but then there was no altercation between him and anyone.
Same goes with the guy who was after Luke, he just turns out to be an undercover cop then everyone pretty much goes home. We never really see any altercation with the bad guys so it felt a bit meh.
All in all still a decent read though.
jessiquie's review
5.0
Without a doubt A Place To Stay has to be my favourite Jennie Jones book to date. Full of mystery and intrigue, sizzling chemistry and some rather hilarious characters, it's a book that will appeal to a variety of different age groups and reading tastes.
What surprised me the most with A Place To Stay was the way in which Jones was able to perfectly balance the comedic elements of the story alongside the more serious and darker aspects without making light of domestic violence. The subsequent writing was flawless and I was completely and utterly immersed in the narrative Jones was telling. I laughed at the characters, cried with them and genuinely was worried for their well-being and safety.
Rachel's story pulled at my heartstrings and I couldn't help but feel desperately sorry for the trouble she'd endured in the past and in awe at the way she was still functioning and living life given everything she was still going through. Wracked with guilt and constantly looking over her shoulder, it's true Rachel's life is dictated by fear and guilt. But through her interactions with the various town folk, we see glimpses of a strong and formidable woman who is slowly but surely growing her armour and pulling herself back together. Armed with a heart of gold and sense of right and wrong she will do absolutely everything in her power to protect those around her, no matter the personal cost to herself.
Which brings us to Luke Weston. I loved his alpha male, top cop attitude and how fiercely protective he was of Rachel and the town at large. Here was a man who knew what he wanted – Rachel - and how to go about getting her, despite the conflicting agendas that stood in his way. I loved that his relationship with Rachel, and the slow burn romance unfolded before the reader's eyes.
While our heart's are firmly attached to the story's hero (Luke) and heroine (Rachel), I was subsequently amused and entertained with the secondary personalities who really took this book to a whole other level. Firstly there is the Agatha Girls. These girls almost managed to steal the show in a sense. Forget the stereotype of the old being feeble and unprepared, these three women are armed and ready for just about anything and that scene in the police station was an absolute hoot! Then there's Donna, Jax and the two interloper cops were equally as fantastic and a great glimpse at what we are in for with subsequent books.
A Place To Stay is pretty much perfect. Jones writing is secondary to none, and the narrative is not only engaging, but highly entertaining as well. What's more, Jones has out done herself with this vibrant array of memorable characters that will keep readers coming back for more time and time again. I for one am really looking forward to seeing more of them as the series continues.
A Place To Stay looks set to be the first of a number of books in the Rangeland series, and I for one am cheering with this news. Keep your eyes pealed, because I think Jones is about to take off in a big way with this new series.
This review was first published at The Never Ending Bookshelf and can be found here: http://wp.me/p3yY1u-17C
What surprised me the most with A Place To Stay was the way in which Jones was able to perfectly balance the comedic elements of the story alongside the more serious and darker aspects without making light of domestic violence. The subsequent writing was flawless and I was completely and utterly immersed in the narrative Jones was telling. I laughed at the characters, cried with them and genuinely was worried for their well-being and safety.
Rachel's story pulled at my heartstrings and I couldn't help but feel desperately sorry for the trouble she'd endured in the past and in awe at the way she was still functioning and living life given everything she was still going through. Wracked with guilt and constantly looking over her shoulder, it's true Rachel's life is dictated by fear and guilt. But through her interactions with the various town folk, we see glimpses of a strong and formidable woman who is slowly but surely growing her armour and pulling herself back together. Armed with a heart of gold and sense of right and wrong she will do absolutely everything in her power to protect those around her, no matter the personal cost to herself.
Which brings us to Luke Weston. I loved his alpha male, top cop attitude and how fiercely protective he was of Rachel and the town at large. Here was a man who knew what he wanted – Rachel - and how to go about getting her, despite the conflicting agendas that stood in his way. I loved that his relationship with Rachel, and the slow burn romance unfolded before the reader's eyes.
While our heart's are firmly attached to the story's hero (Luke) and heroine (Rachel), I was subsequently amused and entertained with the secondary personalities who really took this book to a whole other level. Firstly there is the Agatha Girls. These girls almost managed to steal the show in a sense. Forget the stereotype of the old being feeble and unprepared, these three women are armed and ready for just about anything and that scene in the police station was an absolute hoot! Then there's Donna, Jax and the two interloper cops were equally as fantastic and a great glimpse at what we are in for with subsequent books.
A Place To Stay is pretty much perfect. Jones writing is secondary to none, and the narrative is not only engaging, but highly entertaining as well. What's more, Jones has out done herself with this vibrant array of memorable characters that will keep readers coming back for more time and time again. I for one am really looking forward to seeing more of them as the series continues.
A Place To Stay looks set to be the first of a number of books in the Rangeland series, and I for one am cheering with this news. Keep your eyes pealed, because I think Jones is about to take off in a big way with this new series.
This review was first published at The Never Ending Bookshelf and can be found here: http://wp.me/p3yY1u-17C
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