Scan barcode
A review by parklandmom
Meant for Her by Joy Avery Melville
3.0
Completed: Jan. 18/25
Series: Intended for Her, #1
Format: Kindle e-Book
Challenge Prompt: EOW's "with a meaty topic or something you've been chicken to try" -- ANYTIME option -- kidnapping, assault, pregnancy, moral dilemma
Book #08 of 2024: My review will be a mixed bag. The premise to this book had my hopes high. Unfortunately I almost DNF'd it. After the first couple of chapters, the book floundered for quite a time. I wasn't sure where it was going. It lacked focus for me personally. There were places that it felt disjointed and where time abruptly passed and details are missed. For example, at a major part of the book, the baby is about to be born. Then suddenly it jumps ahead to after. No first reaction after all she's been through. Nada. We just skipped ahead like it didn't matter. It should have been THE moment of the novel. I felt rather cheated as a reader.
If I'm being honest, Mack's Irish brogue was very frustrating. Some of it was impossible to understand unless you're familiar with it. If it would have served a purpose to the story, I would have come to appreciate it. It's kind of like parsley on your plate of food in a restaurant. It's there but it doesn't serve any real purpose.
I absolutely loved the two main male characters, Cam and Mack. Both are masculine men with hearts of gold and gentle, caring spirits. Candi wasn't as developed as a character and it seemed like she went from being completely jumpy to major progress after one of the abrupt time jumps. Again, we missed the journey.
I also enjoyed the little girl and her parents. What an amazing family! The character of Debbie is much like my neighbour in her spirit and love for Jesus.
There were some really beautiful moments in this book. I just wish other parts were as good. The storyline had the potential for awesomeness. The first half was hard to get through. The back end was better.
Series: Intended for Her, #1
Format: Kindle e-Book
Challenge Prompt: EOW's "with a meaty topic or something you've been chicken to try" -- ANYTIME option -- kidnapping, assault, pregnancy, moral dilemma
Book #08 of 2024: My review will be a mixed bag. The premise to this book had my hopes high. Unfortunately I almost DNF'd it. After the first couple of chapters, the book floundered for quite a time. I wasn't sure where it was going. It lacked focus for me personally. There were places that it felt disjointed and where time abruptly passed and details are missed. For example, at a major part of the book, the baby is about to be born. Then suddenly it jumps ahead to after. No first reaction after all she's been through. Nada. We just skipped ahead like it didn't matter. It should have been THE moment of the novel. I felt rather cheated as a reader.
If I'm being honest, Mack's Irish brogue was very frustrating. Some of it was impossible to understand unless you're familiar with it. If it would have served a purpose to the story, I would have come to appreciate it. It's kind of like parsley on your plate of food in a restaurant. It's there but it doesn't serve any real purpose.
I absolutely loved the two main male characters, Cam and Mack. Both are masculine men with hearts of gold and gentle, caring spirits. Candi wasn't as developed as a character and it seemed like she went from being completely jumpy to major progress after one of the abrupt time jumps. Again, we missed the journey.
I also enjoyed the little girl and her parents. What an amazing family! The character of Debbie is much like my neighbour in her spirit and love for Jesus.
There were some really beautiful moments in this book. I just wish other parts were as good. The storyline had the potential for awesomeness. The first half was hard to get through. The back end was better.