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vkelt's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
bookschaosnart's review against another edition
3.0
3 to 3.5 stars.
A ranger and his volunteer for the winter season have to negotiate friendship and eventually more while dealing with family issues, past histories, and the dangers of Alaska in the winter. I couldn't really get into this story as the characters didn't' really grab me as much as previous ones did by the author. But it may be a personal preference as the characters are quite isolated due to the whole winter in Alaska thing. There is some excitement towards the end that had me worried but it all turned out.
A ranger and his volunteer for the winter season have to negotiate friendship and eventually more while dealing with family issues, past histories, and the dangers of Alaska in the winter. I couldn't really get into this story as the characters didn't' really grab me as much as previous ones did by the author. But it may be a personal preference as the characters are quite isolated due to the whole winter in Alaska thing. There is some excitement towards the end that had me worried but it all turned out.
eesh25's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks you so much to the publicist for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
This is the third book and in the Frozen Hearts series and we, once again, have the beautiful Alaskan winter setting, two great characters and a sweet romance with truly heartwarming moments. I enjoyed almost everything about this book, but I think I need to read something else by the author.
But before I get into that... this book follows Owen and Quill. Quill is a ranger while Owen's a volunteer who wanted to spend a winter in Alaska. It's part of his list of things he wants to do after surviving cancer. Owen is a happy extrovert. Quill is a somewhat sullen introvert who hates conflict so much that he's spent his life in the closet. He claims he's happy with his loner lifestyle and would prefer to avoid the drama of coming out and of relationships. Owen is about to make him question some of his firm beliefs.
Now, back to why I should read some other book by the author: I like Annabeth Albert's writing style. And she always writes characters you can really care about. But there's a trope in this series that's been present since the first book that's kinda driving me crazy. It's not the author's fault and I did have a idea of what I was getting myself into. Still, I hate it when characters bury their heads in the sand about something that's going to be a problem later on.
Owen and Quill, despite the somewhat rocky start because of Quill's standoff-ish behaviour, start to like each other pretty soon. Their differences make them perfect for each other. But they both know there's an expiration date to their dalliance since Owen's only there for the winter. And instead of talking about it or even accepting the time for what it is, they choose to not think about the deadline. It's happened in every book in the series and it's beyond frustrating. Would it kill them to communicate better or try to plan for the future instead of just thinking oh-well-something-will-happen and live in uncertainty?
I loathe waiting for the other shoe to drop (or waiting in general). So if, maybe, I end up not reading the further books in this series, it's because of that.
This one issue aside though, I liked everything about this book. I especially liked Owen's confident and sunny disposition, his willingness and desire to take charge and his determination to not let anyone stop him from trying to live his best life. He was a great character. And even Quill, with his disgruntled back-and-forth about giving Owen a chance, was someone I understood.
Overall, a really good book and, if you enjoyed the previous two in this series, or if the trope I mentioned above doesn't bother you, then I'd definitely recommend it to you.
This is the third book and in the Frozen Hearts series and we, once again, have the beautiful Alaskan winter setting, two great characters and a sweet romance with truly heartwarming moments. I enjoyed almost everything about this book, but I think I need to read something else by the author.
But before I get into that... this book follows Owen and Quill. Quill is a ranger while Owen's a volunteer who wanted to spend a winter in Alaska. It's part of his list of things he wants to do after surviving cancer. Owen is a happy extrovert. Quill is a somewhat sullen introvert who hates conflict so much that he's spent his life in the closet. He claims he's happy with his loner lifestyle and would prefer to avoid the drama of coming out and of relationships. Owen is about to make him question some of his firm beliefs.
Now, back to why I should read some other book by the author: I like Annabeth Albert's writing style. And she always writes characters you can really care about. But there's a trope in this series that's been present since the first book that's kinda driving me crazy. It's not the author's fault and I did have a idea of what I was getting myself into. Still, I hate it when characters bury their heads in the sand about something that's going to be a problem later on.
Owen and Quill, despite the somewhat rocky start because of Quill's standoff-ish behaviour, start to like each other pretty soon. Their differences make them perfect for each other. But they both know there's an expiration date to their dalliance since Owen's only there for the winter. And instead of talking about it or even accepting the time for what it is, they choose to not think about the deadline. It's happened in every book in the series and it's beyond frustrating. Would it kill them to communicate better or try to plan for the future instead of just thinking oh-well-something-will-happen and live in uncertainty?
I loathe waiting for the other shoe to drop (or waiting in general). So if, maybe, I end up not reading the further books in this series, it's because of that.
This one issue aside though, I liked everything about this book. I especially liked Owen's confident and sunny disposition, his willingness and desire to take charge and his determination to not let anyone stop him from trying to live his best life. He was a great character. And even Quill, with his disgruntled back-and-forth about giving Owen a chance, was someone I understood.
Overall, a really good book and, if you enjoyed the previous two in this series, or if the trope I mentioned above doesn't bother you, then I'd definitely recommend it to you.
camill3's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
not sure if i liked the ending, it was veeery cheesy
zaza_bdp's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 ☆
Si les deux premiers tomes de cette série m'avaient moyennement emballés, je dois dire que j'ai été séduite et touchée par celui-ci !
Le temps d'un roman, nous allons nous immerger dans l'immensité sauvage de l'Alaska, et partager l'expérience solitaire et feutrée de Quill, Ranger avec 20 ans de carrière à son actif, et Owen saisonnier bénévole pour quelques mois. Les deux hommes vont passer leurs journées à patrouiller dans les environs, à accomplir les différentes taches qui leur incombent, y compris la venue en aide aux touristes accidentés. À travers les yeux de ses héros, Annabeth Albert célèbre la beauté et la rudesse de l'Alaska, son côté rugueux, dangereux et solitaire, mais aussi magique, avec ses paysages, sa faune et ses lumières.
Quill a la quarantaine bien tassée, c'est un homme profondément solitaire, un vrai ours, et en fait, c'est quelqu'un de triste et blessé, il n'a jamais vraiment dépassé les peurs de sa jeunesse, il est enfermé dans cette vie, et l'arrivée d'un homme comme Owen, si à l'aise avec lui-même et avec les autres va forcément compliquer sa vie. Leur cohabitation est source de tensions en tout genre, Quill ne cherchant pas la compagnie de son collègue, tandis qu'Owen est lui déterminé à découvrir cet homme, et à engager une relation avec lui, ne serait-ce qu'amicale (en tout cas au début).
La romance est du genre slow burn, elle progresse doucement et connaît pas mal d'à coups. Owen est quand même assez persistant, on pourrait même trouver qu'il insiste parfois lourdement, et ne respecte pas assez les barrières de Quill, mais cela ne m'a pas trop dérangée. C'est une belle histoire que nous offre l'auteur, ce n'est pas une romance intense et passionnée, on est plutôt dans une forme de retenue, quelque chose de doux-amer, et je crois que c'est ce que j'ai le plus apprécié. On est aussi dans une sorte de huis-clos, avec cet isolement des personnages, un isolement finalement tant géographique que relationnel.
J'ai aimé cette histoire, les sentiments qu'elle m'a procurée, mais je suis un peu déçue et dubitative quant à la fin ... Néanmoins, j'ai été touchée par ce livre, par ses personnages, et c'est une lecture que je recommande (et qui peut sans problème être lu comme un standalone).
Si les deux premiers tomes de cette série m'avaient moyennement emballés, je dois dire que j'ai été séduite et touchée par celui-ci !
Le temps d'un roman, nous allons nous immerger dans l'immensité sauvage de l'Alaska, et partager l'expérience solitaire et feutrée de Quill, Ranger avec 20 ans de carrière à son actif, et Owen saisonnier bénévole pour quelques mois. Les deux hommes vont passer leurs journées à patrouiller dans les environs, à accomplir les différentes taches qui leur incombent, y compris la venue en aide aux touristes accidentés. À travers les yeux de ses héros, Annabeth Albert célèbre la beauté et la rudesse de l'Alaska, son côté rugueux, dangereux et solitaire, mais aussi magique, avec ses paysages, sa faune et ses lumières.
Quill a la quarantaine bien tassée, c'est un homme profondément solitaire, un vrai ours, et en fait, c'est quelqu'un de triste et blessé, il n'a jamais vraiment dépassé les peurs de sa jeunesse, il est enfermé dans cette vie, et l'arrivée d'un homme comme Owen, si à l'aise avec lui-même et avec les autres va forcément compliquer sa vie. Leur cohabitation est source de tensions en tout genre, Quill ne cherchant pas la compagnie de son collègue, tandis qu'Owen est lui déterminé à découvrir cet homme, et à engager une relation avec lui, ne serait-ce qu'amicale (en tout cas au début).
La romance est du genre slow burn, elle progresse doucement et connaît pas mal d'à coups. Owen est quand même assez persistant, on pourrait même trouver qu'il insiste parfois lourdement, et ne respecte pas assez les barrières de Quill, mais cela ne m'a pas trop dérangée. C'est une belle histoire que nous offre l'auteur, ce n'est pas une romance intense et passionnée, on est plutôt dans une forme de retenue, quelque chose de doux-amer, et je crois que c'est ce que j'ai le plus apprécié. On est aussi dans une sorte de huis-clos, avec cet isolement des personnages, un isolement finalement tant géographique que relationnel.
J'ai aimé cette histoire, les sentiments qu'elle m'a procurée, mais je suis un peu déçue et dubitative quant à la fin ... Néanmoins, j'ai été touchée par ce livre, par ses personnages, et c'est une lecture que je recommande (et qui peut sans problème être lu comme un standalone).
pewterwolf's review against another edition
2.0
Between two & three stars. It was fine, but I never warmed to this story compared to the other Annabeth Albert novels I've read the past few years. It just felt a bit "meh".
Review Taken from The Pewter Wolf, which will be going live from mid-June 2020.
***eProof given by publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review/reaction***
Owen Han has a new leash of life. Surviving cancer and going through his bucket list, volunteering alongside park rangers and fulfilling his childhood dreams of snowy winters and rustic life. Shy ranger Quill doesn’t want to deal with newbie volunteers. And flirty Owen looks like he wouldn’t survive a week, let alone the winter. But as the two spend time together, their work relationship turns romantic, but can their relationship survive the harsh winter?
In theory, this should have worked for me. A winter romance with an opposite attracts troupe with a slow burn. This should have worked. But it didn’t. It just felt fine. Just fine.
There’s nothing wrong here. The writing was good, the characters were good, the slow burn was good, everything in theory was good. But, for one reason or another, it didn’t feel good together. There was something off about this novel. Something cold, which doesn’t fit with the previous novels I’ve read from this author. I have enjoyed the few I have (most from Annabeth Albert’s Out of Uniform series), so to read this and feel meh about it is a bit disappointing.
Maybe this is a fluke read. Not every author can write wonderful books all the time. There are going to be some books you just don’t click with. And I have one more book from this author on my kindle from her newest series. So, going to class this as a blip, but my next read from Annabeth Albert, [b:High Heat|49374434|High Heat (Hotshots, #2)|Annabeth Albert|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1588973127l/49374434._SY75_.jpg|74801897], has a lot riding on it…
Review Taken from The Pewter Wolf, which will be going live from mid-June 2020.
***eProof given by publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review/reaction***
Owen Han has a new leash of life. Surviving cancer and going through his bucket list, volunteering alongside park rangers and fulfilling his childhood dreams of snowy winters and rustic life. Shy ranger Quill doesn’t want to deal with newbie volunteers. And flirty Owen looks like he wouldn’t survive a week, let alone the winter. But as the two spend time together, their work relationship turns romantic, but can their relationship survive the harsh winter?
In theory, this should have worked for me. A winter romance with an opposite attracts troupe with a slow burn. This should have worked. But it didn’t. It just felt fine. Just fine.
There’s nothing wrong here. The writing was good, the characters were good, the slow burn was good, everything in theory was good. But, for one reason or another, it didn’t feel good together. There was something off about this novel. Something cold, which doesn’t fit with the previous novels I’ve read from this author. I have enjoyed the few I have (most from Annabeth Albert’s Out of Uniform series), so to read this and feel meh about it is a bit disappointing.
Maybe this is a fluke read. Not every author can write wonderful books all the time. There are going to be some books you just don’t click with. And I have one more book from this author on my kindle from her newest series. So, going to class this as a blip, but my next read from Annabeth Albert, [b:High Heat|49374434|High Heat (Hotshots, #2)|Annabeth Albert|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1588973127l/49374434._SY75_.jpg|74801897], has a lot riding on it…
nicki_theoverflowingbookcase's review against another edition
4.0
As a cancer survivor, Owen is now checking things off of his bucket list. Spending time volunteering his time in Alaska is a life long dream come true. When a connection is made with Quill, the man who is supervising him, will Owen be able to check off finding a soulmate too? Or will the closeted lover end up breaking Owen's heart? These two characters were so great. From the beginning of the story to the very last page Annabeth Albert once again creates a wonderful story.
kaitlin_durante's review against another edition
4.0
Owen made this book for me. He kept pushing for what he wanted and knew that Quill needed.
Quill was definitely frustrating at times but his lack of openness did balance Owen's complete openness well.
Quill was definitely frustrating at times but his lack of openness did balance Owen's complete openness well.
rhe323's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
joyousreads132's review against another edition
2.0
I usually enjoy Annabeth's writing but this one didn't really do it for me.
I was bored most of the time.
This doesn't mean I'll stop reading her books altogether.
I was bored most of the time.
This doesn't mean I'll stop reading her books altogether.