iggyebab's review
1.0
I hate giving one star reviews but this book was terrible. One of the narrators sounded like he was reading a grocery list not feeling anything.
rlp78's review
5.0
Love
This was a wonderful book. This author has an incredible gift for describing places in such a way it feels like you’re there. Add to that the natural way her writing flows and you have a perfect escape. Shay and Anders story was heartbreaking at times but the way they pushed through their fears was awesome to read.
This was a wonderful book. This author has an incredible gift for describing places in such a way it feels like you’re there. Add to that the natural way her writing flows and you have a perfect escape. Shay and Anders story was heartbreaking at times but the way they pushed through their fears was awesome to read.
faunasam2018's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ladylaurenexplorer's review
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
I wish this was told in the past with a time jump to the present. The back and forth of the time jumps made me fall out of love with Anders.
Because by the middle of the book we find out why they broke up in the first place while also simultaneously in the present, they are working out.
It’s like I had a buildup of how she fell in love with him, and also her presently running into him again with the hurt feelings.
It was very frustrating to have the loves him, don’t like him every other chapter. Till we finally get to the pinnacle of what broke them up, then it’s present from then on, but by the time I didn’t like him.
And even with what happens in the present, it still didn’t soften my feelings. Like it would have if I didn’t like him because of what he did to her in the past, then we jumped to the president and they work on getting back together.
Overall, just wasn’t for me!
Because by the middle of the book we find out why they broke up in the first place while also simultaneously in the present, they are working out.
It’s like I had a buildup of how she fell in love with him, and also her presently running into him again with the hurt feelings.
It was very frustrating to have the loves him, don’t like him every other chapter. Till we finally get to the pinnacle of what broke them up, then it’s present from then on, but by the time I didn’t like him.
And even with what happens in the present, it still didn’t soften my feelings. Like it would have if I didn’t like him because of what he did to her in the past, then we jumped to the president and they work on getting back together.
Overall, just wasn’t for me!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual content, and Infidelity
scarr77's review
3.0
This was well-written and I enjoyed it for the most part. The scenes in Norway were wonderful to read. I think some elements of the characters' past were underdeveloped a bit. I liked the second-chance element in this book but it may not be for everyone: content warning below may include spoilers . . .
Spoiler
flashbacks thruout to the teen version of couple who meet in high school, their relationship is intense and he begins to pull away, she becomes pregnant and when she decides to tell him she finds out he has cheated on her. she never tells him, breaks up with him and decides to have an abortion. he moves back to Norway . . .clarynathanwill's review
4.0
Thank you to Karina Halle and the team at Valentine PR for the advance reader copy of Bright Midnight. This novel releases on May 6th!
When I say I have been waiting for this book for years I am not kidding. For those of you who have not been long-time fans of Karina, you would not be aware that this book was sold to Simon & Schuster years ago. They had published two of my fave Karina stories Where Sea Meets the Sky and Racing the Sun. Like I love Racing the Sun so much it’s my most re-read book from Karina’s backlist. Now that the rights of Bright Midnight have been reverted to Karina after so many years she can finally independently publish it!
Check out the entire review here...
https://clarynathanwill.com/reviews/karina-halles-bright-midnight-arc-review/
When I say I have been waiting for this book for years I am not kidding. For those of you who have not been long-time fans of Karina, you would not be aware that this book was sold to Simon & Schuster years ago. They had published two of my fave Karina stories Where Sea Meets the Sky and Racing the Sun. Like I love Racing the Sun so much it’s my most re-read book from Karina’s backlist. Now that the rights of Bright Midnight have been reverted to Karina after so many years she can finally independently publish it!
Check out the entire review here...
https://clarynathanwill.com/reviews/karina-halles-bright-midnight-arc-review/
sstory's review
3.0
I want to go to Norway! I’ve wanted to visit for a long time, but this book sealed the deal. I want to go to Norway and find myself a tall, manly Viking type man. This author knows how to hook me into her stories.
marreadsbooks22's review
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
2.5 stars
Couldn't connect with the characters.
The story was okay but not my favorite from KH.
Couldn't connect with the characters.
The story was okay but not my favorite from KH.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion and Miscarriage