popthebutterfly's review against another edition
3.0
Disclaimer: I received this book from JustRead Tours. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book Series: #3 of the Beauty in Flight Series
Rating: 3/5
Publication Date: April 9, 2019
Genre: Suspense
Recommended Age: 15+ (violence, crime)
Publisher: JDO Publishing
Pages: 137
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Synopsis: Book 3 in the Beauty in Flight Series:
The truth is out, but will it set her free, or will it land her in the grave?
The last thing Harper wants is to do is return Maryland to face the police and explain the mess she left behind, but with Red safe and the authorities waiting, she has little choice. At least Jack didn't abandon her, even after he discovered her lies.
Now that Jack knows the truth about Harper, his feelings for her are deeper than ever. Jack isn’t about to leave her side, and he'll protect her from anybody who tries to hurt her--or die trying.
But Derrick is on their trail, and he’s the least of their problems. How can they battle both Derrick and the killer who hides in the shadows?
Don’t miss the exciting conclusion of the Beauty in Flight series. Buy it today.
Review: I felt that this book was a pretty good ending to the entire series. It ended well and I felt like I got closure where I needed it. The writing was still well done and the pacing still consistent.
However, I felt like this book was a bit like the first one. It was a lot of non-action and explanation. I felt that the book could have done better by making this series into one book, then cutting out and trimming down some of the excess. I think this series could have been more suspenseful too, but it just feels like a lot like a amateur detective novel. Some of the misconceptions about criminal justice are displayed here and they continue to annoy me as much as always.
Verdict: I feel like this should have been one book.
Book Series: #3 of the Beauty in Flight Series
Rating: 3/5
Publication Date: April 9, 2019
Genre: Suspense
Recommended Age: 15+ (violence, crime)
Publisher: JDO Publishing
Pages: 137
Amazon Link
Synopsis: Book 3 in the Beauty in Flight Series:
The truth is out, but will it set her free, or will it land her in the grave?
The last thing Harper wants is to do is return Maryland to face the police and explain the mess she left behind, but with Red safe and the authorities waiting, she has little choice. At least Jack didn't abandon her, even after he discovered her lies.
Now that Jack knows the truth about Harper, his feelings for her are deeper than ever. Jack isn’t about to leave her side, and he'll protect her from anybody who tries to hurt her--or die trying.
But Derrick is on their trail, and he’s the least of their problems. How can they battle both Derrick and the killer who hides in the shadows?
Don’t miss the exciting conclusion of the Beauty in Flight series. Buy it today.
Review: I felt that this book was a pretty good ending to the entire series. It ended well and I felt like I got closure where I needed it. The writing was still well done and the pacing still consistent.
However, I felt like this book was a bit like the first one. It was a lot of non-action and explanation. I felt that the book could have done better by making this series into one book, then cutting out and trimming down some of the excess. I think this series could have been more suspenseful too, but it just feels like a lot like a amateur detective novel. Some of the misconceptions about criminal justice are displayed here and they continue to annoy me as much as always.
Verdict: I feel like this should have been one book.
fiction_aficionado's review against another edition
4.0
What a tension-filled ending to the series! Despite being somewhat disappointed with the first book in this series, I picked up book two and never looked back, moving straight on to book three once I finished book two.
This book continued in the same vein as the previous one—tight writing, strong suspense, great characterisation. I love how steadfast Jack is in his support of Harper, but even more than that, I love that there is a rational foundation for his support, because Harper’s current actions speak to her true character more than the details of her past.
Derrick’s point-of-view is present again, which adds to the tension and allows the reader to see his escalating desperation, but even with all that, there were some surprises saved up for the end.
And speaking of the end, I loved the one here. It brought Harper’s journey to the best possible close, and while the reader won’t be preached at, there is a wonderful message of grace and restoration in Harper’s journey throughout the series. She’s only a young Christian, but even so, believing in God’s grace and forgiveness doesn’t erase the details of her past or give her any confidence that others will see beyond her past to the person she is trying to become. Robin Patchen did a great job of bringing that conflict out in Harper’s characterisation.
Even taking into account my disappointment with the first book in the series, romantic suspense fans will find plenty of satisfaction in this series.
I received a copy of this book from the author. This has not influenced the content of my review, which is my honest and unbiased opinion.
This book continued in the same vein as the previous one—tight writing, strong suspense, great characterisation. I love how steadfast Jack is in his support of Harper, but even more than that, I love that there is a rational foundation for his support, because Harper’s current actions speak to her true character more than the details of her past.
Derrick’s point-of-view is present again, which adds to the tension and allows the reader to see his escalating desperation, but even with all that, there were some surprises saved up for the end.
And speaking of the end, I loved the one here. It brought Harper’s journey to the best possible close, and while the reader won’t be preached at, there is a wonderful message of grace and restoration in Harper’s journey throughout the series. She’s only a young Christian, but even so, believing in God’s grace and forgiveness doesn’t erase the details of her past or give her any confidence that others will see beyond her past to the person she is trying to become. Robin Patchen did a great job of bringing that conflict out in Harper’s characterisation.
Even taking into account my disappointment with the first book in the series, romantic suspense fans will find plenty of satisfaction in this series.
I received a copy of this book from the author. This has not influenced the content of my review, which is my honest and unbiased opinion.
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