HAPPY RELEASE DAY!!!!
Once lost to
history, the Book of the Wars has resurfaced, and its pages hold ancient
secrets and dangers. Former Navy SEAL Leif Metcalfe has been tasked with
capturing the ancient text, but a Bulgarian operative snatches it, determined
to secure her freedom. When a series of strange storms erupt, they must form an
alliance to thwart impending disaster.
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My Review
4.5
STARS!!!
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Paperback, 400 pages
July 2nd 2019 by Bethany House Publishers
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Every time I pick up a Kendig book, my life goes
on hold. Seriously. STORM RISING is pretty much non-stop action with catchy
dialogue, which I love!!! My fixation with military TV shows (especially SEAL
TEAM) helped me visualize this elite group of operatives and the mission they
are involved in.
I will say that at first, I wasn’t a fan of Iskra
as Leif’s nemesis at all. I felt kind of protective of him and didn’t want him
paired with someone unworthy. I feel the same way about Clay and Stella on Seal
Team ;-) BUT…I came to understand why the author chose Iskra; her particular
strengths and vulnerabilities pair well with Leif, creating some intense
moments as well as tender ones.
I feel like if I say I can’t wait for book two I’ll
be wishing away a year of my life but, Y’all, I can’t wait for book two to come
out!!! Needless to say, I liked the story. A lot. It’s filled with bold and valorous
characters as well as the ones you’re going to be rooting for this team of
amazing operators to take down.
I was provided a
copy of this book by the publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.
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ReplyDeleteStellar review, Anne! I've never read a book by Ronie before (don't throw tomatoes at me ;-)), but maybe it's time to see what I've been missing. I know she has tons of reader fans!
DeleteThat's okay! No tomatoes coming your way. :-) There are plenty of authors I haven't read either. Certain eras are not my thing. :)
DeleteAnd there was no need to delete your original comment. You were just being honest. It came to my email anyway ;-) I feel the same way about Civil War era stories...but I've read one or two I liked.
DeleteI didn't want to take a chance on offending anyone. I knew you'd see it after I deleted, but you know me so it's ok. lol When I lived on the west coast I couldn't get enough books about southern plantations and the Civil War. I read so many that I got tired of them. I've read a few since moving to the South that were very good! But I'd prefer not to read that genre often. But all that being said, I originally commented to tell you I enjoyed your review! lol
DeleteWonderful review, Anne! I'm excited to read this series.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Caryl! It's a great start and leaves you wanting more. :-)
DeleteInteresting review! Now I am reading Donna Tarrt's book:)
ReplyDeletei would have never guessed that a Bethany House book would have a gun on the front .. not their style i would have figured?? i would check out ... i enjoy a good well bit of mystery is my fave. always. have a great week. thanks for the visit. hope u r doing well. glad to see your comments always. take care. ( :
ReplyDeleteThis cover fits perfectly with the military/thriller genre. :-) Kendig's books are all fabulous. Have you read any?
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