Happy Monday Bookish Lovelies :)
Thank you so much for joining me (Kirby) here on The Preppy Book Princess for another book review.
In the past, Colleen Coble has always been a favorite author of mine. However, I haven't been enjoying her recent releases as much as her older books. I recently had the chance to advance read the final title in her Annie Pederson series, and I was hopeful I'd end up having a more positive experience with it.
If you would like to check out my reviews of the first two books in this series, you can do so using the links below:
Otherwise, keep on reading down below for today's full review.
Break of Day by Colleen Coble:
Source: Publisher via NetGalley
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Publication Date: July 4th, 2023
Genre: Christian Fiction/Suspense
Series: Annie Pederson
Synopsis:
Annie Pederson’s happily ever after is finally within sight . . . If she can stay alive long enough to grasp it. Law enforcement officer Annie Pederson’s life has been rocked by tragedy, but things finally seem to be heading in the right direction. Her relationship with the love of her life—who’s also the biological father of her precious daughter—has never been better, and it looks like an engagement ring is in Annie’s future. She’s also slowly building back trust with her sister, Sarah, after a separation that lasted for decades. When a man escapes law enforcement custody and Sarah’s safety is suddenly in question, Annie’s personal and professional lives once again merge. Meanwhile, her investigation of hikers who have gone missing in the remote woods of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula puts her in the crosshairs of a deadly game. Now, Annie is the one being hunted. When she discovers the terrible truth about the men who are stalking her, she realizes that she’s in for the fight of her life if she’s going to redeem the sister she once lost, build the family she dreams of, and keep all those she loves safe. Return to the beloved town of Rock Harbor in the final installment of the Annie Pederson trilogy by bestselling suspense author Colleen Coble.
(synopsis from goodreads)
My Review:
I've honestly struggled with wanting to write this review. I finished the book a couple of days ago, and I'm still at the point where I don't want to have to think about it long enough to get my thoughts out there. However, I do want to go ahead and review it while the story is still fresh in my mind, so I'm going to go ahead and do so.
I want to preface this review by stating that I've been a huge fan of Colleen Coble's books for quite sometime. I've read many of her wonderful books over the years, but the last few releases have not been ones I could find myself recommending. I was hopeful this one would end up being a more positive experience. However, that ended up not being the case, as I can wholeheartedly state that this is my least favorite of her titles ever, and I'm still worried I'm going to wake up with nightmares over how disturbing and creepy the majority of this story is.
I did enjoy that growth was shown by many of the characters, especially Annie and Jon. I particularly enjoyed Sarah, Anu, and Jon's dad throughout this title, as I loved their big hearts, and the way they were determined to make it through their tragic circumstances. The romance was sweet and didn't seem rushed, and instead moved at a believable and realistic plot. If you enjoy suspense that keeps you guessing, then you won't be disappointed on that front either, as this entire story is non stop action from the get go, with plenty of plot twists and turns to keep the reader guessing.
However, none of those factors were enough to redeem this one in my eyes. The mystery was downright disgusting, and the final reveal had me literally shuddering. After finishing this, I felt a heaviness that I've rarely ever felt with fictional titles before, and all I wanted to do was curl up with my Bible. While this one did have a lovely faith element, it wasn't enough to combat the extreme darkness that overlays the entire story.
If you're a fan of Christian suspense, this may be a title you'd enjoy. I issue the warning though that it's darker than anything I've ever read before, especially in a Christian title, and this is coming from someone who gobbles up Christian suspense as fast as I can get my hands on it.
Final Rating: 2/5.
I'm very disappointed in this series as a whole, and I'm not sure if I'll be trying anything new from this author in the future or not.
Thanks so much to Thomas Nelson for allowing me to advance read and review this title!
I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary advance reader copy of this novel from the publisher (Thomas Nelson) via NetGalley. I was not required to give a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own, and this is my honest review.
Thanks so much for reading guys! I pray you all have a great rest of your day, and if it's as hot where you're reading from as it is here, then I pray you're all staying cool.
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