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Wildest Dreams (Thunder Point #9), by Robyn Carr [Start Date: November 23, 2015]
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In! Looking forward to this book, love the series! ; )
I'm next on hold at my elibrary .I'll probably start it on Monday.
Well, I started it tonight, and it's a fast read so far. I was worried that Lin Su would be annoyingly controlling, but she's not bothering me so far.
And, I stayed up late to finish it. My overall thoughts--I found myself absorbed in the day-to-day lives of the characters. Then, about halfway through the book, I realized that many would think it very slow moving. It was fairly predictable, with no real surprises. I could see each of the main events coming a long way away. It was interesting that it takes a very long time (in terms of pages) for Lin Su and Blake to get together. And when she loses it, really goes off the deep end for a bit. However, I think Lin Su's redeeming feature (besides her caring for her son and others) is her awareness of how her behavior sometimes hinders her. This means she's not just stubborn and convinced she's right. Many books have heroines who gone on in that vein for most of the book, then have to have some major event occur for them to admit they were too harsh on a lot of things. With Lin Su, she addresses each event as it arises, and is so careful (and afraid) that she seems to just be an overly uptight person.
There is a little subplot with Gwen and Norm, Seth's parents and Iris's in-laws, that is hysterical. And there are little updates/reminders about pretty much every other character who has been in the series. Given that the cast is getting really large, that's a good thing.
By the end of the book, I was a bit disappointed that some of the bigger events I saw on the horizon hadn't happened yet. They did occur, but I felt they got short shrift and the book ended a bit abruptly as a result.
4 stars , that's promising! I'll read your comments later :)
I'll be interested to hear what the rest of you think of Gretchen. She really rubbed me the wrong way. Ugh. (view spoiler)
Starting this one now!
I'm @46% and enjoying Lin Su and Blakes story. My only complaint is that it's taking a bit too long for their relationship to develop! Come on, put the pedal to the metal and put the moves on her Blake! Lol!
Silvia wrote: "I'm @46% and enjoying Lin Su and Blakes story. My only complaint is that it's taking a bit too long for their relationship to develop! Come on, put the pedal to the metal and put the moves on her B..."Yes, this one really takes it time getting going. I had mixed feelings about how it going too.
Lara - I finished this last night! I think Charlie is the star of this book, he's adorable! ; )
Silvia wrote: "Lara - I finished this last night! I think Charlie is the star of this book, he's adorable! ; )"I agree. The way he acts is so true to children who feel loved, but are insecure situations. He's doing his best to help take care of things, but is also a growing boy. I love how open his personality is.
This is the first Robyn Carr book for me so I'm jumping into a series with book #9 and it's not a really good idea, especially when the book is pulling so many past characters into it. This is probably not a good way to go into a series or an author.
CD {Boulder Blvd} wrote: "This is probably not a good way to go into a series or an author. "eeeep! I wouldn't say it is!
CD {Boulder Blvd} wrote: "This is the first Robyn Carr book for me so I'm jumping into a series with book #9 and it's not a really good idea, especially when the book is pulling so many past characters into it. This is prob..."Not a good idea for this series! The characters were set up in the previous book and that's typical for Thunder Point.
I've read a ton of series that I can jump into when I discover them, but as this isn't one...it's back to the library and I may look at earlier books. There's a waiting line at the library for this book so someone will be happy with the return...
I think that's wise, CD.
CD {Boulder Blvd} wrote: "I've read a ton of series that I can jump into when I discover them, but as this isn't one...it's back to the library and I may look at earlier books. There's a waiting line at the library for this..."Good idea. This book in particular includes updates on a lot of previous characters, as well as reference to events in recent books in the series.
CD {Boulder Blvd} wrote: "I've read a ton of series that I can jump into when I discover them, but as this isn't one...it's back to the library and I may look at earlier books. There's a waiting line at the library for this..."CD, if you want to do a "buddy read" of the fourth one (#4) in the series, I'm game. I had too much going on in life to do it when the group was doing it.
ShoSho wrote: "I'm at about 30% , I can't stop thinking that if Lin Su had accepted Blake's offer,[spoilers removed]"Or maybe if would have, but it wouldn't have mattered. I did see it coming though. This book was very predictable that way.
I didn't enjoy this book much. I thought it was very slow and Lin Su's stubbornness just got on my nerves especially when Charlie told her about finding the family she just went psycho on Blake! The ending was too rushed. The book went on and on about her family and past and we only saw a glimpse when they showed up. I wanted to know more. It's always the same with Robyn Carr's book and I'm usually OK with it but this book really needed closure.
Lara wrote: "I'll be interested to hear what the rest of you think of Gretchen. She really rubbed me the wrong way. Ugh. [spoilers removed]"I didn't like her that much and the move was just wrong!
ShoSho wrote: "I didn't enjoy this book much. I thought it was very slow and Lin Su's stubbornness just got on my nerves especially when Charlie told her about finding the family she just went psycho on Blake! T..."
ShoSho, I found I enjoyed the slow pace in which not much really happened except normal dramas. However, I agree that given how long it took for the relationship to develop, several key events happened in the last few pages with absolutely no opportunity for reaction. That was really disappointing.
Wildest Dreams by Robyn Carr
Blake Smiley searched the country for just the right place to call home. The professional triathlete has traveled the world, but Thunder Point has what he needs to put down the roots he's never had. In the quiet coastal town he can focus on his training without distractions. Until he meets his new neighbors and everything changes.
Lin Su Simmons and her teenage son, Charlie, are fixtures at Winnie Banks' house as Lin Su nurses Winnie through the realities of ALS. A single mother, Lin Su is proud of taking charge and never showing weakness. But she has her hands full coping with a job, debt and Charlie's health issues. And Charlie is asking questions about his family history—questions she doesn't want to answer.
When Charlie enlists Blake's help to escape his overprotective mother, Lin Su resents the interference in her life. But Blake is certain he can break through her barriers and be the man she and Charlie need. When faced with a terrible situation, Blake comes to the rescue, and Lin Su realizes he just might be the man of her dreams. Together, they recognize that family is who you choose it to be.
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