clarissep's review against another edition
4.0
4.25
New favorite romantic suspense/thriller author. Heavier on the suspense which I enjoyed, but she never sacrifices the relationship development and character growth. (Felt for Andrea and her struggles!) I really like how Griffin writes her character dynamics. Top writing!
New favorite romantic suspense/thriller author. Heavier on the suspense which I enjoyed, but she never sacrifices the relationship development and character growth. (Felt for Andrea and her struggles!) I really like how Griffin writes her character dynamics. Top writing!
hannah109's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
angela_evans's review against another edition
5.0
Laura Griffin never, ever disappoints and this book is no exception.
kle105's review against another edition
5.0
I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley but all opinions are my own. Andrea Finch is on leave after an on the job shooting and gets a call from her brother for help. She heads out to find out just what that is going on with him and finds more questions than answers. FBI Jon North tangles with Andrea while undercover trying to solve a cold case. They encounter even more than they bargained for and work to stop an anti-government group from taking down another target. A fast read that I just didn't want to put down.
ncrabb's review against another edition
2.0
Andrea Finch's life changed the day she had to kill the teenager. As an Austin, Texas fictional cop, Andrea knew law enforcement was sometimes about making the hardest choices--who lived, who had to die based on their conduct toward others. But killing that kid was horrific, and she had no choice. He would have killed the young female waiter in the kitchen where Andrea took hislife. Events like this are difficult for Andrea because she feels so protective of her younger brother, a somewhat maladjusted computer nerd. She learns, while dealing with her forced leave, that he has dropped out of school and gone to work for a far-right antigovernment militia leader in rural Texas. Andrea's little brother is providing network services to the rural compound, and the FBI thinks he knows more than he ever lets on to the big sister cop.
Predictably enough, Andrea develops a romantic thing for the FBI agent who is investigating the militia group, and chapter 23 is particularly steamy and puts the rest of the book on pause while the two play doctor or house or you-show-me-yours-I'll-show-you-mine or whatever it is. It's way more than garden-variety kiss-and-cuddle stuff, so if that concerns you as you read things, either skip the chapter or leave this one unopened.
This is an ok book, and the author develops Andrea enough that you care about how her story ends. If you start it, you'll finish it, I suspect.
Predictably enough, Andrea develops a romantic thing for the FBI agent who is investigating the militia group, and chapter 23 is particularly steamy and puts the rest of the book on pause while the two play doctor or house or you-show-me-yours-I'll-show-you-mine or whatever it is. It's way more than garden-variety kiss-and-cuddle stuff, so if that concerns you as you read things, either skip the chapter or leave this one unopened.
This is an ok book, and the author develops Andrea enough that you care about how her story ends. If you start it, you'll finish it, I suspect.
b0okcupidity's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 *this reader is happy* stars out of 5
Griffin’s books really appeal to me. The pacing is always excellent, the dialogue feels natural, and the tension, from the bad guys to the bed sheets, is always smoking. Far Gone is no exception, I was engulfed from beginning to end.
The romance reader in me really appreciates the subtleties of Griffin's pen. I would say this is one of Griffin’s strengths in both this novel and in general. She sees her characters in a way that I find real life, like when Jon wears a suit well and when Andrea's figure looks snug in a thin t-shirt. These little descriptives are simple and somewhat spare but they make Far Gone quite accessible to readers who enjoy a little mystery and danger with their romance, or those who enjoy a little tender humanity with their mystery/thriller.
The romance reader in me also loves that it is a rare situation if both characters can't handle themselves. Their relationship is on even footing from the beginning, neither needs a true protector. As far as Rom suspense goes, I’ve found few others that compare to Griffin for this. Andrea is a detective who is capable, experienced, and smart. Jon is an FBI agent, strong, smart, experienced. No one weighs anyone down here, there’s a mystery to solve and both parties are fully capable doing their jobs.
The thriller reader in me really appreciates a well-crafted story. Griffin’s obvious inspiration allowed for a mystery that was not only believable, but plausible. Scarily so really. On top of that, Griffin's journalistic background really shows through in the story from the breath-holding sniper shots to a moment in the life of an ICE agent. Griffin does her research and it shows.
I enjoyed another winner from Laura Griffin and already eagerly await her next.
A slightly bloggier version can be found here:
http://c0urtnie.booklikes.com/post/751535/far-gone
Griffin’s books really appeal to me. The pacing is always excellent, the dialogue feels natural, and the tension, from the bad guys to the bed sheets, is always smoking. Far Gone is no exception, I was engulfed from beginning to end.
The romance reader in me really appreciates the subtleties of Griffin's pen. I would say this is one of Griffin’s strengths in both this novel and in general. She sees her characters in a way that I find real life, like when Jon wears a suit well and when Andrea's figure looks snug in a thin t-shirt. These little descriptives are simple and somewhat spare but they make Far Gone quite accessible to readers who enjoy a little mystery and danger with their romance, or those who enjoy a little tender humanity with their mystery/thriller.
The romance reader in me also loves that it is a rare situation if both characters can't handle themselves. Their relationship is on even footing from the beginning, neither needs a true protector. As far as Rom suspense goes, I’ve found few others that compare to Griffin for this. Andrea is a detective who is capable, experienced, and smart. Jon is an FBI agent, strong, smart, experienced. No one weighs anyone down here, there’s a mystery to solve and both parties are fully capable doing their jobs.
The thriller reader in me really appreciates a well-crafted story. Griffin’s obvious inspiration allowed for a mystery that was not only believable, but plausible. Scarily so really. On top of that, Griffin's journalistic background really shows through in the story from the breath-holding sniper shots to a moment in the life of an ICE agent. Griffin does her research and it shows.
I enjoyed another winner from Laura Griffin and already eagerly await her next.
A slightly bloggier version can be found here:
http://c0urtnie.booklikes.com/post/751535/far-gone
gwynt's review against another edition
3.0
Good on action, romance was a bit weak. A solid 3/5 overal though!
thebooksitter's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting storyline. I wish we had gotten more of the villain's POV, I felt like the author could've had a better reason for his actions. Both characters could've had more depth. Jon, stubborn, handsome and smart. Andrea's issues would've been great to explore more in depth. While I could identify with her fear, I didn't particularly enjoy her character. The ending was weak, it tied up the story but it felt incomplete to me. Fortunately, Griffin has a way of drawing me in so while it's not her best work, I'll keep on reading.