dani9's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.25
This was my first book by this author, but id heard great things so was looking forward to this.
The driving sports backdrop isn't something id read a lot previously.
I really liked the set up - forced proximty and a damaged hero one with a troubled hero.
I liked it but I can't say I loved it. There were parts that I felt dragged a little and the mentality of her dad/husband felt a bit odd for a contemporary book. More in line with historical fiction. It was well written and the storyand characters were fully fleshed out.
Id give her books another go but I'm not rushing out to read her back catalogue.
The driving sports backdrop isn't something id read a lot previously.
I really liked the set up - forced proximty and a damaged hero one with a troubled hero.
I liked it but I can't say I loved it. There were parts that I felt dragged a little and the mentality of her dad/husband felt a bit odd for a contemporary book. More in line with historical fiction. It was well written and the storyand characters were fully fleshed out.
Id give her books another go but I'm not rushing out to read her back catalogue.
peggyemi's review
5.0
If I wasn't already a fan of this author, Down Shift would have clinched the deal hands down. While this is the 8th book in the Driven Series it can be read as a stand alone. It is a powerful, emotional read about two vulnerable people damaged by circumstances in their path who let love heal them. I cannot say enough about the talent of K. Bromberg as an author. She has written a book that engages the reader right from the opening pages and weaves a story of loss, pain and love taking her readers on an emotional journey as the power of love heals these two wounded souls. Yes, you will need some tissues during a few parts of this book, but it was so rewarding to see the man Zander has become. You still see glimpses of the little boy he was but this story is really about the man coming to terms with his childhood. I thought Getty was the perfect match for him. Yes, she is vulnerable, hurt and dealing with her own trauma but this is a strong woman who has decided to take control of her life and write her story not live someone else's.
This was an incredible read, written by a talented author who knows how to create characters and write a story that will touch her readers. Down Shift will leave the reader thinking about these characters and their story after they have finished the final page.
This was an incredible read, written by a talented author who knows how to create characters and write a story that will touch her readers. Down Shift will leave the reader thinking about these characters and their story after they have finished the final page.
iggyebab's review against another edition
5.0
I adored Colton and Riley’s story even though it gutted me on multiple occasions. I read a few of the side books but don’t remember much. Since I loved Zander so much I was excited to see where life had taken him. I knew he was a driver like me Coltin but I also knew his demons were going to come back and try to drown him. And boy did they ever. He gets info from his past and he doesn’t just have a meltdown, he torpedos his entire life and punches Colton right in the throat to complete the annihilation.
Getty ran from money and privilege and control and being constantly belittled. She’s trying to build herself back up and stay out of the light.
Both need to repair and rebuild but when they find themselves in the same shall house neither is happy.
I loved that Zander called her socks and that his charm did not phase her in the beginning. I loved that Getty was terrified but determined not to be bulldozed by another man in her life. The two of them together were amazing. Each had something the other needed but didn’t know how to ask for.
I hope that there are books about the other boys because this family fought so hard to survive. And I’d love to see more of Z and Getty.
Getty ran from money and privilege and control and being constantly belittled. She’s trying to build herself back up and stay out of the light.
Both need to repair and rebuild but when they find themselves in the same shall house neither is happy.
I loved that Zander called her socks and that his charm did not phase her in the beginning. I loved that Getty was terrified but determined not to be bulldozed by another man in her life. The two of them together were amazing. Each had something the other needed but didn’t know how to ask for.
I hope that there are books about the other boys because this family fought so hard to survive. And I’d love to see more of Z and Getty.
mags_louise's review
4.0
4.5☆
**ARC Provided by Publisher Via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
This is my first book by this author and after reading this it certainly won't be my last. The story itself was extremely enjoyable to read, had me hooked from the start and if i'd had the time I could of easily read this in a day or less. As for the two main characters Zander and Getty they were both really likable and worked well as a couple. The development of their relationship was well paced, and had a few hot moments and sweet ones too. The story was also emotional at times, due to both Zander and Getty's pasts but not so much that it overtook the entire story.
Overall though it was a really great read, and one I would happily recommend to others and I'll definitely be catching up with the previous books in this series.
**ARC Provided by Publisher Via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
This is my first book by this author and after reading this it certainly won't be my last. The story itself was extremely enjoyable to read, had me hooked from the start and if i'd had the time I could of easily read this in a day or less. As for the two main characters Zander and Getty they were both really likable and worked well as a couple. The development of their relationship was well paced, and had a few hot moments and sweet ones too. The story was also emotional at times, due to both Zander and Getty's pasts but not so much that it overtook the entire story.
Overall though it was a really great read, and one I would happily recommend to others and I'll definitely be catching up with the previous books in this series.
jlkaad19's review against another edition
5.0
Zander and Getty fit very well together!
I really enjoyed seeing the influences of Colton and Rylee on his adult demeanor!
I saw so much of Zander’s bio mom and Rylee in him in the end of the book!
Sooo sweet!!
And her “Father” is right there with Tawny.
A$$hole central.
I really enjoyed seeing the influences of Colton and Rylee on his adult demeanor!
I saw so much of Zander’s bio mom and Rylee in him in the end of the book!
Sooo sweet!!
And her “Father” is right there with Tawny.
A$$hole central.
merlin_reads's review
3.5
I've only read a total of, I think, 3 books from this series, but I've enjoyed them all. Down Shift surprised me. While reading the first few chapters I wasn't quite sure I would like it all that much and then the story broke and we got to the heart of the journey and I was sucked in.
"Just jump"
From what I've gathered, Zander is from the first book in the series. Since I started on book 5, I didn't have the pleasure of meeting Zander when he was a kid. When I met him, he was an angry young man having just uncovered some horrible truths about his childhood that his own mind had locked away. My first impression was not a kind one. Here was a man throwing away his career and family over anger. He chose not too talk about it, to find the truth in the lies, but instead lost sponsors and was fired from his racing team - by his own father.
We then jump to Getty. A very timid and cautious young woman hiding out on a coastal island. What she's running from we don't know yet. She's the complete opposite of Zander's harshness. She's working at a local bar and staying at a cottage owned by an old friend of her mothers when she suddenly gets an unexpected houseguest - Zander.Both having been told they could stay there - one from the wife and one from the husband- they must learn how to live together with their secrets.
One thing that I do like from Bromberg is nothing is instantaneous. Yes, there's attraction - but attraction happens instantly. Relationships need to be built, both friendship and more, and Bromberg recognizes this. Especially with two characters who have such messed up pasts. They begin as just two people cohabiting, then slowly a friendship emerges, trust is built until suddenly there are stronger feelings. But as we all know, with these stronger feelings comes more problems.
Getty's past catches up with her forcing her to finally stand up to the people who held her down. With Zander's help, she's able to see that it wasn't all in her head and she had a good reason for running. I really liked how Zander didn't swoop in and make everything all right, instead he helped her become string enough to stand on her own. In return, Getty showed Zander that it's ok to be vulnerable and that sometimes the past isn't what we thought it was. Letting go and moving forward, while it may be hard, is the best thing to do.
A story about coming to terms with the past and moving ahead toward the future. Down Shift is drama, pain, and sweetness all rolled into one.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
persephoneautumn's review
5.0
Down Shift was loaded with suspense and wonder and hope and humor and real-to-the-heart emotions.
It was great meeting a different version of Zander (from the Driven books), knowing how his life changed from his younger years and being in the moment with him and Getty.
Getty is an amazing female character - full of strength and courage and triumph. Reading her story and knowing what she has survived... I was rooting for her in so many moments.
It was beautiful to read the unfolding of Zander and Getty’s story, feeling the moments that were perfect and swoony as well as the ones where you wanted to jump in the pages and help them. 🖤
It was great meeting a different version of Zander (from the Driven books), knowing how his life changed from his younger years and being in the moment with him and Getty.
Getty is an amazing female character - full of strength and courage and triumph. Reading her story and knowing what she has survived... I was rooting for her in so many moments.
It was beautiful to read the unfolding of Zander and Getty’s story, feeling the moments that were perfect and swoony as well as the ones where you wanted to jump in the pages and help them. 🖤