lindaunconventionalbookworms's review
4.0
*I received a free copy of Code Name: Ghost from Big Dog Books. This has in no way influenced my review which is honest and unbiased.*
Code Name: Ghost finally brought some relief when it comes to Malik, but also for Ann. I love the Jameson Force Security gang, and I had been so very anxious about what was going on with Malik.
I loved that he and Ann bonded when he came back, even if Malik did everything in his power to not bond with her too much.
Code Name: Ghost finally brought some relief when it comes to Malik, but also for Ann. I love the Jameson Force Security gang, and I had been so very anxious about what was going on with Malik.
I loved that he and Ann bonded when he came back, even if Malik did everything in his power to not bond with her too much.
reading_with_2_book_lovers's review against another edition
4.0
This is a great addition to this series I devoured this standalone
sten89's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
michellesantiago's review
4.0
I've been looking forward to Malik Fournier's book for a while because his story is a couple of books in the making. He was held captive by foreign militants after a failed mission a few books back. He was rescued by the Jameson team, and we saw him in the previous book recovering from his ordeal. But, Code Name: Ghost opened with Malik's actual rescue and we see first hand how that went down.
Unlike the previous books in the series where the plot centered on a brand-new mission, Code Name: Ghost was about Malik's struggles after his ordeal. He was determined to get back to normal as soon as possible and get back to his work at Jameson, but he had a lot of healing to do, especially his feelings of guilt having survived the mission while others didn't. And to make things more complicated, he had to grapple with his growing feelings for Anna Tate, the widow of one of the men who died during the mission.
Code Name: Ghost was an emotional journey for both Malik and Anna. I enjoyed both of their characters. I especially liked strong, independent single-mom Anna, who was pregnant when she lost her husband. She very was determined to stand on her own and raise her daughter despite her devastating loss. I really like her friendship with one of the Jameson agents too, Cage Murdock--their scenes together provided a lot of the humor in this book. I did think Malik and Anna got together a little too quickly, and I wish they had more of a slow burn. However, family (Malik's whole family, Anna's mom, the Jameson team as a tight-knit group) played a huge role in this book and I loved reading about that. Malik's family especially made me so happy and my favorite scene was when he was discussing the bro code with his sister, brothers, and brother-in-law (now I really want to read Cold Fury series!)--that scene made me laugh out loud.
I did read Code Name: Ghost entirely via audiobook and I thought it was well-casted with Aaron Shedlock as Malik and Virginia Rose as Anna. Their voices really fit their character and they did a good job conveying all the emotions in this book. Both narrators brought the story and the characters to life, and I thoroughly enjoyed their performance. You can't go wrong with the audiobook--I highly recommend it.
All in all, Code Name: Ghost was an enjoyable read--a bit more emotional than previous books in the series but a welcome addition. I can't wait for the next book in the series, which will be about Cage who got himself in a bit of a pickle...
Unlike the previous books in the series where the plot centered on a brand-new mission, Code Name: Ghost was about Malik's struggles after his ordeal. He was determined to get back to normal as soon as possible and get back to his work at Jameson, but he had a lot of healing to do, especially his feelings of guilt having survived the mission while others didn't. And to make things more complicated, he had to grapple with his growing feelings for Anna Tate, the widow of one of the men who died during the mission.
Code Name: Ghost was an emotional journey for both Malik and Anna. I enjoyed both of their characters. I especially liked strong, independent single-mom Anna, who was pregnant when she lost her husband. She very was determined to stand on her own and raise her daughter despite her devastating loss. I really like her friendship with one of the Jameson agents too, Cage Murdock--their scenes together provided a lot of the humor in this book. I did think Malik and Anna got together a little too quickly, and I wish they had more of a slow burn. However, family (Malik's whole family, Anna's mom, the Jameson team as a tight-knit group) played a huge role in this book and I loved reading about that. Malik's family especially made me so happy and my favorite scene was when he was discussing the bro code with his sister, brothers, and brother-in-law (now I really want to read Cold Fury series!)--that scene made me laugh out loud.
I did read Code Name: Ghost entirely via audiobook and I thought it was well-casted with Aaron Shedlock as Malik and Virginia Rose as Anna. Their voices really fit their character and they did a good job conveying all the emotions in this book. Both narrators brought the story and the characters to life, and I thoroughly enjoyed their performance. You can't go wrong with the audiobook--I highly recommend it.
All in all, Code Name: Ghost was an enjoyable read--a bit more emotional than previous books in the series but a welcome addition. I can't wait for the next book in the series, which will be about Cage who got himself in a bit of a pickle...
smbmar's review
5.0
So I have been waiting very impatiently for this book for a while now. It’s been teased and mentioned across Bennett’s other books. It really hyped up this one. I really NEEDED to find out what was going to happen. Well, it was certainly worth the wait. Once again Bennett truly delivers an amazing product. Can’t wait to read what’s next.
danni_436's review
3.0
Code Name: Ghost
I was really looking forward to Malik's story, and the first few chapters were fantastic.
However, after that it kind of went downhill for me. There was no more excitement, twists or surprises.
I liked Anna in the previous Code Name books, but in this one I just found her lacking and slightly tedious.
I enjoyed it but it wasn't my favourite, or top 3, of the Code Name series.
I was really looking forward to Malik's story, and the first few chapters were fantastic.
However, after that it kind of went downhill for me. There was no more excitement, twists or surprises.
I liked Anna in the previous Code Name books, but in this one I just found her lacking and slightly tedious.
I enjoyed it but it wasn't my favourite, or top 3, of the Code Name series.
kara_hildebrand's review
5.0
Code Name: Ghost is the fifth book in the Jameson Force Security series by the talented Sawyer Bennett. I’m loving this series and have been waiting to see what was going to happen with Malik Fournier. We met him briefly before he was sent out on a mission and never came back. He was missing for five months and finally brought back home. When he is paired up to work with Anna, the widow of a man who was killed on his mission, he's surprised to find how at ease he is with her. Their friendship is just easy and nice. They know what each other went through, and grief is a powerful bond. But friendship doesn’t seem to be enough. The attraction is there and it's about to take over. Anna doesn't deny her feelings for Malik when she has her first thought about hot attractive he is. She's mourned the loss of her husband and is ready to move on with her life. Being with Malik just feels right and she's not going to walk away from the possibility of happiness. Will Anna and Malik be able to bury the past and move forward together? Will Malik's guilt be too much for him? I loved this story! Anna and Malik just clicked and I loved that. They were open and honest with each other and that makes all the difference. Second chances aren't a given, but sometimes fate steps in and gives you what you need even if it doesn't seem like it. Looking forward to the next one!
booksiflove's review
5.0
Malik. God I was waiting for this story since we knew he got captured. That was torture for me as well!! The first chapter had me already crying like a little girl. The feels, the atmosphere the author described gave me all the chills.
THIS is what a book brings to life! At least for me.
When Malik returns to Pittsburgh, he is carrying a lot of guilt with him. It takes time for him, to get back to his ‘old’ self, and talking and spending time with Anna helps too. Anna lost her husband during the op gone bad in which Malik has been captured. Now widow, single mom, she needed to adjust her life a lot. Working for Jameson Security as well, she’s is making the best of it. With Malik back, they form a friendship, and is lovely to see how they slowly get feelings for each other and eventually fall in love. But nothing is ever so easy, right??
Sawyer Bennett presents us again with a great story full of suspense, feelings, heartbreaking, lots of fun and banter (I love Cage btw!!) and sexy times. She has me hooked from the beginning, and I devour each and every book!!!
I kindly received an arc from the author and voluntarily left a review
THIS is what a book brings to life! At least for me.
When Malik returns to Pittsburgh, he is carrying a lot of guilt with him. It takes time for him, to get back to his ‘old’ self, and talking and spending time with Anna helps too. Anna lost her husband during the op gone bad in which Malik has been captured. Now widow, single mom, she needed to adjust her life a lot. Working for Jameson Security as well, she’s is making the best of it. With Malik back, they form a friendship, and is lovely to see how they slowly get feelings for each other and eventually fall in love. But nothing is ever so easy, right??
Sawyer Bennett presents us again with a great story full of suspense, feelings, heartbreaking, lots of fun and banter (I love Cage btw!!) and sexy times. She has me hooked from the beginning, and I devour each and every book!!!
I kindly received an arc from the author and voluntarily left a review