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heabooknerd's review
3.0
This was a quick read but enjoyable. I love stranded together plot lines because characters can either bond really well or be at each other’s throats. In this case, Isa and Nate bond and find solace in each other. They do fall in love quickly (within a week) but Rachel Lacey does a pretty good job of fleshing out their characters and their romance.
The survival aspects were done really well. There was plenty of tension from external problems (a nearby forest fire, finding food, getting lost, etc.) while also plenty of down time for Isa and Nate to get to know one another. I also appreciated that their survival skills weren’t just something they magically knew: Isa was a huge fan of survival TV shows and Nate had a basic grasp on what to do if his plane ever went down.
Isa was a really sweet and likable heroine who just kept on going no matter what got in her way. She was strong, determined, and knew what she wanted. She never let Nate hide behind his excuses or fear.
I wanted Maya, the dog, to have a stronger presence or bonding moment. She’s the whole reason they’re on the plane to begin with and it’s obvious from the beginning that Isa will end up keeping her. That being said, I kind of wanted her to go into protective mode and be this great companion for them.
The survival aspects were done really well. There was plenty of tension from external problems (a nearby forest fire, finding food, getting lost, etc.) while also plenty of down time for Isa and Nate to get to know one another. I also appreciated that their survival skills weren’t just something they magically knew: Isa was a huge fan of survival TV shows and Nate had a basic grasp on what to do if his plane ever went down.
Isa was a really sweet and likable heroine who just kept on going no matter what got in her way. She was strong, determined, and knew what she wanted. She never let Nate hide behind his excuses or fear.
I wanted Maya, the dog, to have a stronger presence or bonding moment. She’s the whole reason they’re on the plane to begin with and it’s obvious from the beginning that Isa will end up keeping her. That being said, I kind of wanted her to go into protective mode and be this great companion for them.
xakyr's review against another edition
3.0
FTC DISCLAIMER: I RECEIVED AN E-ARC FROM THE AUTHOR DIRECTLY. HOWEVER, I ALSO PURCHASED A COPY FOR MY PERSONAL COLLECTION. I VOLUNTARILY OFFER MY HONEST REVIEW OF THE BOOK, THOUGH IT IS NOT EXPECTED OF ME! RECEIPT OF THIS BOOK IN THIS MANNER DOES NOT AFFECT MY OPINION OF THE BOOK OR THE CONTENT OF MY REVIEW!
This is the first time I have read anything by this author, so I went into the book with a little bit of trepidation. While I had some issues with the book overall, I was very impressed by the author's writing style overall.
I have to say, I found it very easy to connect with the characters overall, but I hated the fact that we really didn't get in depth with them. I understood that the situation they found themselves in didn't lend itself to a "getting to know you" phase, it is something I would have appreciated seeing upon their exit of that situation. Both Isa and Nate were strong characters, and realistically written, but they felt a little flat to me, probably due to the lack of depth into their backstories.
The plot, while interesting, was a little too fast paced for my tastes. I felt like a lot of things were just glossed over, due to time and/or page constraints. I also felt that there were some story threads that were left dangling, and I really wanted to know what the resolution on them was. It made for a slightly implausible read to me.
All things considered, I think this is a decent introduction to both the author's writing and this series, and I'm looking forward to exploring more by this author.
This is the first time I have read anything by this author, so I went into the book with a little bit of trepidation. While I had some issues with the book overall, I was very impressed by the author's writing style overall.
I have to say, I found it very easy to connect with the characters overall, but I hated the fact that we really didn't get in depth with them. I understood that the situation they found themselves in didn't lend itself to a "getting to know you" phase, it is something I would have appreciated seeing upon their exit of that situation. Both Isa and Nate were strong characters, and realistically written, but they felt a little flat to me, probably due to the lack of depth into their backstories.
The plot, while interesting, was a little too fast paced for my tastes. I felt like a lot of things were just glossed over, due to time and/or page constraints. I also felt that there were some story threads that were left dangling, and I really wanted to know what the resolution on them was. It made for a slightly implausible read to me.
All things considered, I think this is a decent introduction to both the author's writing and this series, and I'm looking forward to exploring more by this author.
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