ccgwalt's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars for story
4 stars for the narration
I haven't read any of Garwood's RS books in 5 years, and I now know my tastes have changed. From almost the beginning of the book, it felt so dated, even with the computers and cellphones and social media. For one thing, the male lead, Jack an off duty FBI agent, is caught on cellphone video killing a robbery suspect who was holding a woman hostage. After he disarms the second perpetrator, and reinforcements arrive, he is also filmed discussing what burger to get and then he's eating as the dead body is being removed. The video is uploaded to the web and getting thousands of hits. People think it's funny and awesome, and that kind of makes me sick to my stomach. Everyone is telling everyone else to watch this great video, including all of Sophie's friends, like killing a man is so cool to watch. I have not problems with what Jack did,I have problems with the author's cavalier way of making a man's death look like entertainment.
But even without that, the plot of this novel was so full of holes and sloppy work. First, Sophie is a journalist in Oregon and interviewed a man that disappeared and ends up dead in Alaska with her business card. But here's the deal. When she handed him her business card, he was in running gear with red socks,and he stowed her card in his sock. He's found in Alaska, with the same red running socks on and her card still stuffed in one. No one ever mentions the fact that this is very strange. No one wonders why he is found days later in the Alaskan wilderness with the card still in his sock!
The romance is weak with instalust and protagonists that snipe at each other. Boring. Then there are the sex scenes (not detailed) with no mention of birth control or condoms.
The plot was weak, and the romance almost nonexistant. At least the narration was good.
4 stars for the narration
I haven't read any of Garwood's RS books in 5 years, and I now know my tastes have changed. From almost the beginning of the book, it felt so dated, even with the computers and cellphones and social media. For one thing, the male lead, Jack an off duty FBI agent, is caught on cellphone video killing a robbery suspect who was holding a woman hostage. After he disarms the second perpetrator, and reinforcements arrive, he is also filmed discussing what burger to get and then he's eating as the dead body is being removed. The video is uploaded to the web and getting thousands of hits. People think it's funny and awesome, and that kind of makes me sick to my stomach. Everyone is telling everyone else to watch this great video, including all of Sophie's friends, like killing a man is so cool to watch. I have not problems with what Jack did,I have problems with the author's cavalier way of making a man's death look like entertainment.
But even without that, the plot of this novel was so full of holes and sloppy work. First, Sophie is a journalist in Oregon and interviewed a man that disappeared and ends up dead in Alaska with her business card. But here's the deal. When she handed him her business card, he was in running gear with red socks,and he stowed her card in his sock. He's found in Alaska, with the same red running socks on and her card still stuffed in one. No one ever mentions the fact that this is very strange. No one wonders why he is found days later in the Alaskan wilderness with the card still in his sock!
The romance is weak with instalust and protagonists that snipe at each other. Boring. Then there are the sex scenes (not detailed) with no mention of birth control or condoms.
The plot was weak, and the romance almost nonexistant. At least the narration was good.
catladyreba's review against another edition
4.0
Would have given it three and a half, but it deserved more than three....I liked it.
december31378's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
thefauxwriter's review against another edition
2.0
2 Disappointing Stars!
If I wanted only good Mystery and decent sex I would just watch a bond movie.
This series keeps deteriorating with each new book.
Ever heard of character development. I mean I would like to know something more about Sophie and Jack beyond their perfect bodies and awesome chemistry.
What's wierd is that there is more is more depth to Bobbie Rose than any other character in this book.
It's a crying shame that I'm giving 2 stars to a Julie Garwood book. But this book was really a disappointment.
If I wanted only good Mystery and decent sex I would just watch a bond movie.
This series keeps deteriorating with each new book.
Ever heard of character development. I mean I would like to know something more about Sophie and Jack beyond their perfect bodies and awesome chemistry.
What's wierd is that there is more is more depth to Bobbie Rose than any other character in this book.
It's a crying shame that I'm giving 2 stars to a Julie Garwood book. But this book was really a disappointment.
saffire_sky's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Minor: Gun violence and Medical content
sewcialist_librarian's review against another edition
3.0
The book is ok. The story is engaging; but there's something flat about it. I think Garwood's strong point is creating characters that can play parts in other novels in the series.
brooke4131's review against another edition
2.0
Fire and Ice was a tough read for me because I just couldn't bring myself to like Sophie. Throughout the entire book Sophie just came off as too over the top and dramatic. I also didn't feel the connection between Jack and Sophie, so that was also a bit of a stretch for me. Add in the weird experiments that some scientists were doing with wolves (I know, right?) and unfortunately, this whole book just felt forced.
jonetta's review against another edition
4.0
Sophie Rose lives in the shadow of her infamous father, Bobby Rose. He's a notorious modern-day Robin Hood, suspected of stealing from other nefarious groups and individuals. Sophie is trying to make it on her own without her father's financial assistance. Her best friends, Regan and Cordie, are supporting her independence.
Sophie is a struggling reporter, working for a small city paper, and inadvertently walks into a dangerous assignment. Enter FBI AgentJack MacAlister, Alec Buchanan's partner, who ends up having to provide her protection. Though Sophie is loathe to get involved with a lawman, both cannot avoid the attraction.
The dialogue in the story is snappy and fun. Sophie and Jack are a great pairing and the mystery, while not rip roaring, is interesting enough. The poker games hosted by Alec make for fun interludes, with characters from earlier books in the series making substantive appearances.
I highly recommend this 7th book in the series.
Sophie is a struggling reporter, working for a small city paper, and inadvertently walks into a dangerous assignment. Enter FBI AgentJack MacAlister, Alec Buchanan's partner, who ends up having to provide her protection. Though Sophie is loathe to get involved with a lawman, both cannot avoid the attraction.
The dialogue in the story is snappy and fun. Sophie and Jack are a great pairing and the mystery, while not rip roaring, is interesting enough. The poker games hosted by Alec make for fun interludes, with characters from earlier books in the series making substantive appearances.
I highly recommend this 7th book in the series.