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A review by beauty_andherbooks
No Place Too Far by Kay Bratt
5.0
So let me tell you all the 100’s of reasons I loved this book. First of all, as many of you know, I have a love affair with Hawaii! It is without a doubt my favorite place in the entire world and I’m constantly longing to go back. Although I have never been to the island of Maui, I’m sure it’s just as beautiful, if not more, as Oahu. Kay Bratt’s writing brought me all the way back to Hawaii in the midst of not being able to travel right now and I am so grateful for that. Her imagery and description of Hana, the flowers, and the Hawaiian customs made me feel as if I was right there with the characters. I could smell the flowers and hear the water crashing against the sand.
After reading the synopsis, I had high expectations for this book and I wasn’t let down. It was the perfect blend of romance and suspense that I was searching for. I have read so many romance books that were predictable and all of the characters and storylines were the same. This book was different. Maggie and Quinn are both relatable characters and as the reader, I was able to sympathize with both of their stories and where they came from. I noticed that the friendship created between the two of them grew stronger once Maggie had moved out to Maui after Quinn had reunited with her family that she hadn’t seen in over twenty years. It’s the type of friendship most people look for in another person but is rare to find, someone to stand beside you through thick and thin.
The suspense starts when the man Maggie has been running from is accidentally released from prison and has now found her most recent whereabouts. Maggie is such an independent woman, unwilling to accept help from anyone around her which is something I can relate to almost entirely. It’s easy to put up a barrier and a wall to protect yourself and the feeling of asking for help feels like a weakness.
Although as the story began to unfold and I was able to start predicting the ending, I couldn’t put the book down. Of course, as a reader, you’re always hoping for a certain ending and that’s exactly what I got. This was such a cozy and quick read for me. I can’t wait to pick up more of this author’s books and start reading more. Her writing style is captivating and her storylines and character backgrounds are unique and incomparable to many. Thank you, Kay, for bringing my love for the ocean and animals together in such a brilliant novel.
Thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for providing me with an ARC of this book to ready in exchange for an honest review!
After reading the synopsis, I had high expectations for this book and I wasn’t let down. It was the perfect blend of romance and suspense that I was searching for. I have read so many romance books that were predictable and all of the characters and storylines were the same. This book was different. Maggie and Quinn are both relatable characters and as the reader, I was able to sympathize with both of their stories and where they came from. I noticed that the friendship created between the two of them grew stronger once Maggie had moved out to Maui after Quinn had reunited with her family that she hadn’t seen in over twenty years. It’s the type of friendship most people look for in another person but is rare to find, someone to stand beside you through thick and thin.
The suspense starts when the man Maggie has been running from is accidentally released from prison and has now found her most recent whereabouts. Maggie is such an independent woman, unwilling to accept help from anyone around her which is something I can relate to almost entirely. It’s easy to put up a barrier and a wall to protect yourself and the feeling of asking for help feels like a weakness.
Although as the story began to unfold and I was able to start predicting the ending, I couldn’t put the book down. Of course, as a reader, you’re always hoping for a certain ending and that’s exactly what I got. This was such a cozy and quick read for me. I can’t wait to pick up more of this author’s books and start reading more. Her writing style is captivating and her storylines and character backgrounds are unique and incomparable to many. Thank you, Kay, for bringing my love for the ocean and animals together in such a brilliant novel.
Thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for providing me with an ARC of this book to ready in exchange for an honest review!