pghreader's review against another edition
4.0
I would love to rate this book with 5 stars, which I probably would if I read the paper book. I opted for the audiobook and it was something of a disappointment.
An avid audiobook listener, I am quite cautious of the books I select based on the narrator. This book has a different narrator than the previous books in the series, and this was an unfortunate move. The new narrator mis-pronounced too many words for my liking. In fact, when he referred twice to Catherine as "Kate," I almost stopped listening.
Very few narrators make me clinch my jaw, but this guy really does.
That being said, I think this is an excellent companion book. Previous reviewers stated that you need to read the other books to understand this one, and for the most part that is true of any series. I won't bother stating the obvious.
I love this series of books. I didn't want the story to end.
An avid audiobook listener, I am quite cautious of the books I select based on the narrator. This book has a different narrator than the previous books in the series, and this was an unfortunate move. The new narrator mis-pronounced too many words for my liking. In fact, when he referred twice to Catherine as "Kate," I almost stopped listening.
Very few narrators make me clinch my jaw, but this guy really does.
That being said, I think this is an excellent companion book. Previous reviewers stated that you need to read the other books to understand this one, and for the most part that is true of any series. I won't bother stating the obvious.
I love this series of books. I didn't want the story to end.
mrstrout07's review against another edition
5.0
I loved having all of my questions answered! I will forever love tony and Claire!
rlp78's review against another edition
5.0
Can I rate this 10 stars?!?! I have to admit I am a Tony lover. I completely understand why many readers are unable to forgive him. In real life I wouldn't be able to forgive him either, but the joy of reading fiction is that the rules don't apply. I can love a character whom in real life I would find repugnant. All that being said, I finished reading Convicted with so many questions. I hated that Courtney filled Claire in about everything that happened in one conversation. So when I heard this book was not only coming out but had turned into a 4th full length book I was super excited. But here is the weird thing. I read the prologue the day the book was released then I stopped. My heart was already in my throat and I wasn't sure I was ready for this. I waited until my reading buddy (and fellow Tony lover) was ready and we dove in together. As soon as I started I couldn't stop. I was sneaking pages on my phone at work. I couldn't help myself. I was surprised at how much I loved this book. I knew I would like it, but it became much more than that. The way the author wove together the mens' points of view with pieces of Meredith's book was brilliant. Pure perfection. This book answered all my questions plus it gave me information I didn't even know I wanted.
One thing I HAVE to mention. Emily. Man I hated Emily in this book. Hated her. But the more I read, the more I had to feel for her. A monster kidnapped her sister. Emily is who I would be in real life. I can't really hate her for not buying into the fantasy because in the book, this was all real and in reality you do what you have to do to protect your family. Even though we knew Claire was with Tony intentionally, her sister just couldn't believe that. So while I wanted to smack the crap out of her when I stepped back I couldn't help but understand where she was coming from.
And finally the epilogue. That beautifully perfect epilogue. Thank you Ms. Romig for that, it was just perfection.
So while I am sad that this series is truly over, I am so glad I went along for the ride. The writing was amazing and the story was so unique. I cannot wait to see what Ms. Romig has in store for us next.
One thing I HAVE to mention. Emily. Man I hated Emily in this book. Hated her. But the more I read, the more I had to feel for her. A monster kidnapped her sister. Emily is who I would be in real life. I can't really hate her for not buying into the fantasy because in the book, this was all real and in reality you do what you have to do to protect your family. Even though we knew Claire was with Tony intentionally, her sister just couldn't believe that. So while I wanted to smack the crap out of her when I stepped back I couldn't help but understand where she was coming from.
And finally the epilogue. That beautifully perfect epilogue. Thank you Ms. Romig for that, it was just perfection.
So while I am sad that this series is truly over, I am so glad I went along for the ride. The writing was amazing and the story was so unique. I cannot wait to see what Ms. Romig has in store for us next.
kelseyrae33's review against another edition
5.0
Just like the other books in the Consequences series, I loved this one! While the majority of it did read like a companion book, there's new information at the end that gives insight into the future of Claire and Tony. I loved getting to see the story from the different points of view, especially Tony's and Brent's! Great book, wonderful series, highly recommend it!
stephsromancebooktalk's review against another edition
5.0
Pure Perfection!!! Nothing more really needs to be said about this book of this fabulous series!! I received closure and will miss Anthony F-ing Rawlings & Claire, as well as the host of other characters.
Aleatha Romig thank you for giving me such a beautiful, dark, deep, & twisted story to sink my teeth into and rave about for the last two years or so.
Aleatha Romig thank you for giving me such a beautiful, dark, deep, & twisted story to sink my teeth into and rave about for the last two years or so.
milicasbookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
Ok, first half of this book was so boring and unnecessarily, at least for me... but another half, I just couldn't stop reading.♥
raciethereader's review against another edition
4.0
I love the psychology behind the characters' action in this series.
victoriarae21's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
captainraccoon's review against another edition
1.0
**DNF at 10% skimmed the rest.**
I had to stop. Being this angry while reading can't be a good thing.
*takes deep breath*
This book (what I managed to read of it) was horrible.
This series, as a whole, was horrible.
I've now finally discovered my hard limit for reading:
Romanticising a character who has abused a woman.
The knowledge that a writer, a female writer (which I think makes it worse), a person from a position of strength who has a platform to get the message across that the abuse of women in any form is not - nor will it ever be - okay, would choose to romanticise a man after he has abducted and sexually, physically and psychologically abused a woman, I find absolutely abhorrent and offensive.
Oh, and not only is Tony (that's the abuser) romanticised he ends up being forgiven for EVERYTHING he did and ends up marrying and having a baby with the woman he abused.
I don't and can't accept books with this kind of trope and I'm slightly alarmed that anyone does. I can honestly say I have never been so angry while reading a series of books ever.
To end on a positive note, because there was one good thing to come out of this: my compulsion to finish book series is over. Thank you, Aleatha Romig. Sincerely.
I had to stop. Being this angry while reading can't be a good thing.
*takes deep breath*
This book (what I managed to read of it) was horrible.
This series, as a whole, was horrible.
I've now finally discovered my hard limit for reading:
Romanticising a character who has abused a woman.
The knowledge that a writer, a female writer (which I think makes it worse), a person from a position of strength who has a platform to get the message across that the abuse of women in any form is not - nor will it ever be - okay, would choose to romanticise a man after he has abducted and sexually, physically and psychologically abused a woman, I find absolutely abhorrent and offensive.
Oh, and not only is Tony (that's the abuser) romanticised he ends up being forgiven for EVERYTHING he did and ends up marrying and having a baby with the woman he abused.
I don't and can't accept books with this kind of trope and I'm slightly alarmed that anyone does. I can honestly say I have never been so angry while reading a series of books ever.
To end on a positive note, because there was one good thing to come out of this: my compulsion to finish book series is over. Thank you, Aleatha Romig. Sincerely.