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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved this book. I don't know if it was because I was just in Ireland or just that I love the history and story of Ireland so much, but I fell hard for River and Amber from page one.
The story was full of rich history and wonderful scenery that was as much of the story as the main characters. I can't wait to read this again and again.
The story was full of rich history and wonderful scenery that was as much of the story as the main characters. I can't wait to read this again and again.
medium-paced
slow-paced
Another great novel by K.A. Tucker! find more on http://milkywayofbooks.blogspot.gr/
K. A. Tucker did it again! She was able to introduce us not only to new characters but also connect the love for traveling with heart-pounding romance, characters who were swept by the facts and the circumstances as also introducing her readers to the History of Ireland! I liked Amber's bucke list and the small add from River in the end! It was the best one of her novels and I can't wait to read more!
K. A. Tucker did it again! She was able to introduce us not only to new characters but also connect the love for traveling with heart-pounding romance, characters who were swept by the facts and the circumstances as also introducing her readers to the History of Ireland! I liked Amber's bucke list and the small add from River in the end! It was the best one of her novels and I can't wait to read more!
KA just keeps writing these fantastic stories and I never want them to end. CR was no exception. This series is perfect. River is prefect. Amber is perfect. A top fave from me. Must read.
Liked the idea of it taking place in Ireland... but Amber is so unbelievably annoying that it made the story hard to enjoy. She's immature, ignorant, and judgmental.
Me waiting for Chasing River:
GIMME GIMME GIMME GIMME GIMME!
Me after having read Chasing River:
I loved 95% of this newest installment of the Burying Water series. Mostly that it was set in Ireland. And that K.A. Tucker was able to impart a brief bit of knowledge regarding the IRA and the Great Famine without info-dumping.
Amber...I can't really stand. She just seemed to be so damn naive and childish about a lot of things, and it made me want to punch her in the face.
River...was okay. He felt a little flat for me as a character, so I didn't really get very invested in him.
I loved Ivy. I don't know why, cause she's prickly as all get out, but I do - I love her. And Rowen, he was adorable.
For me, the supporting characters and the overall story as a whole saved the book for me.
GIMME GIMME GIMME GIMME GIMME!
Me after having read Chasing River:
I loved 95% of this newest installment of the Burying Water series. Mostly that it was set in Ireland. And that K.A. Tucker was able to impart a brief bit of knowledge regarding the IRA and the Great Famine without info-dumping.
Amber...I can't really stand. She just seemed to be so damn naive and childish about a lot of things, and it made me want to punch her in the face.
River...was okay. He felt a little flat for me as a character, so I didn't really get very invested in him.
I loved Ivy. I don't know why, cause she's prickly as all get out, but I do - I love her. And Rowen, he was adorable.
For me, the supporting characters and the overall story as a whole saved the book for me.
4.5 STARS
Confession time:
Chasing River is only the second KA Tucker book that I’ve read! And the first in this series.
… I know, I know … I’m hanging my head in shame. Seriously. I am.
This book was so well done. And it’s so much more than your run of the mill romance. I was astounded by how easily I found myself enveloped in a world of rich Irish landscapes and deep traditions. I think I got a history lesson in there too … but it was woven so perfectly into this fabulous story, I never felt like I was being preached at … but I definitely came away with a much deeper understanding and appreciation for Irish nationalism. Considering my last name is Bailey, I’m guessing this lesson was long overdue.
Now, lets talk romance … because there’s so much of it in this story! River and Amber are an unexpectedly perfect couple. Their first meeting is certainly not average and leads to a tremulous situation. While they both feel strongly for each other, circumstance overshadows that connection. They both want more, but history and geography may keep them apart.
Such beautiful angst! Not melodramatic or over-the-top or juvenile in nature … just wonderfully real. I adored River and everything he did to win Amber’s heart. Want to meet a true knight in shining armor? I think his name is River Delaney & he lives in this book … he may argue about that title, but trust me … you’d want him to save you too! Amber, on the other hand … while I loved her strength in character, I found her to be a bit too much of a goody-goody for a large part of the story & that turned me off … but she did come around eventually, so I forgave her.
There is some really good suspense and action in this book as well. The entire story is focused around events that had me holding my breath. Romantic suspense is definitely one of my favorite genres & I love it even more when it’s so authentic. None of the events felt forced or manufactured, it was beautifully organic. The tense moments really added a great complexity to the story and heightened my feelings toward the characters as well.
A beautiful story that I would highly recommend to anyone. Now I plan to go catch up with the rest of KA Tucker’s books … I think I’ve been missing out!
Confession time:
Chasing River is only the second KA Tucker book that I’ve read! And the first in this series.
… I know, I know … I’m hanging my head in shame. Seriously. I am.
This book was so well done. And it’s so much more than your run of the mill romance. I was astounded by how easily I found myself enveloped in a world of rich Irish landscapes and deep traditions. I think I got a history lesson in there too … but it was woven so perfectly into this fabulous story, I never felt like I was being preached at … but I definitely came away with a much deeper understanding and appreciation for Irish nationalism. Considering my last name is Bailey, I’m guessing this lesson was long overdue.
Now, lets talk romance … because there’s so much of it in this story! River and Amber are an unexpectedly perfect couple. Their first meeting is certainly not average and leads to a tremulous situation. While they both feel strongly for each other, circumstance overshadows that connection. They both want more, but history and geography may keep them apart.
Such beautiful angst! Not melodramatic or over-the-top or juvenile in nature … just wonderfully real. I adored River and everything he did to win Amber’s heart. Want to meet a true knight in shining armor? I think his name is River Delaney & he lives in this book … he may argue about that title, but trust me … you’d want him to save you too! Amber, on the other hand … while I loved her strength in character, I found her to be a bit too much of a goody-goody for a large part of the story & that turned me off … but she did come around eventually, so I forgave her.
There is some really good suspense and action in this book as well. The entire story is focused around events that had me holding my breath. Romantic suspense is definitely one of my favorite genres & I love it even more when it’s so authentic. None of the events felt forced or manufactured, it was beautifully organic. The tense moments really added a great complexity to the story and heightened my feelings toward the characters as well.
A beautiful story that I would highly recommend to anyone. Now I plan to go catch up with the rest of KA Tucker’s books … I think I’ve been missing out!
Really liked this one! Perfect example of why Tucker has become one of my favorite authors. Lovely romance with substance. I liked the IRA history bits as much as the love story.
Highly recommend this series. (Read them in order for best reading experience!)
Highly recommend this series. (Read them in order for best reading experience!)