klndonnelly's review against another edition
5.0
New author to me / picked up on a whim and loved it. Will read more of her now for sure!
katherineep's review against another edition
3.0
Mariah Stewart has long been one of my go-to author with her more suspenseful books but I've really enjoyed the softer change of pace with the Chesapeake Diaries. I read the first of the series in December (review) and enjoyed it. Normally I don't mind reading books out of order but I think this is a series that would be better if read in order. There is so much of the town's history and family relationships that are explored little by little in each book that it's a much deeper, more developed read if read in order. I loved Jason, he's intense with his own baggage but still is able to develop healthy positive relationships with people. I like that he does what he feels is the right thing in regards to Curtis and Logan. I found Sophie a little less likable and all the secret keeping from her family got a little annoying. However, I love that Stewart makes very different characters for each of her books and it's not the same type over and over just in different situations. I also love her ability to draw a warm and friendly town environment without being overly cutesy or over the top drama. The characters aren't perfect but are all the more realistic for that. This is warm comfortable reading - perfect for a rainy day with a cozy blankets and hot chocolate. I can't wait to read the rest of the series!
Full review: http://iwishilivedinalibrary.blogspot.com/2014/02/at-rivers-edge-review.html
Full review: http://iwishilivedinalibrary.blogspot.com/2014/02/at-rivers-edge-review.html
allingoodtime's review against another edition
4.0
I don't know if this book was that much better than the last few that I rated at 3 stars, or if I've just gotten used to the authors wordy-ness and have learned to skim better when needed. Don't get me wrong, I loved Sophie and Jason. I have since we met them previously and was looking forward to their book in this series. But Mariah Stewart's tendency to give the reader insignificant information just drives me crazy. I am glad I have stuck with the series, though. I love the town and love the characters...I just don't always love the overflow of details.
I was a bit disappointed that we only got a peek into Jason's past. Plus, it was only at the end of the book that he talked to Sophie about his feelings when it came to his family. There was quite a lot that could have been done with that part of the story.
The good news, for me, is the next book deals with Carly - who I loved in the last book - and the elusive Ford. Hopefully we will get some rich story with all that Ford must have done over the last few years.
I was a bit disappointed that we only got a peek into Jason's past. Plus, it was only at the end of the book that he talked to Sophie about his feelings when it came to his family. There was quite a lot that could have been done with that part of the story.
The good news, for me, is the next book deals with Carly - who I loved in the last book - and the elusive Ford. Hopefully we will get some rich story with all that Ford must have done over the last few years.
krazyizkool's review against another edition
4.0
Aww so inspiring for people to go after their dreams and be successful. Even though there's bumps along the way, very encouraging. And a little love thrown in for good measure? Makes for a very good read.
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