I'm sure we all have a book series that leaves us waiting rather impatiently for the next installment, and for me, the Holly Novels by C.C. Warrens is one of those series. The latest book, Crossroads, exceeded my expectations.
I'll be careful not to leave any spoilers, because if you haven't read the book yet, you really should although you'd appreciate the relationships between characters more after reading the series in order.
RUN AND DON'T LOOK BACK.
I'LL FIND YOU WHEN IT'S SAFE.
Those were the last words Holly whispered to her six year old foster sister before the little girl fled into the trees and disappeared from existence.
Fifteen years later, Cassandra Ward is still missing.
Holly is haunted by the possibility that she sent her foster sister running from one monster and into the clutches of another. How else could a child vanish without a trace?
Determined to find her, Holly sifts through her own dark memories for clues, revisits her past, and chases a lead across the country with Jordan by her side. But the search for Cassie takes a dangerous turn when an altercation in the mountains leaves them stranded, cut off from the outside world, and running for their lives.
Holly's quest to find her sister leads her directly into the middle of something she never bargained for and I honestly didn't see this particular brand of villain coming in the best possible way. The suspense in this story was intense. It dragged me into the pages right away and didn't let me go until I turned the last page.
One of the things I love about this series and this book in particular is the building of relationships between the characters and the value placed on the people you choose to be your family. While there is a touch of romance, other relationships get the spotlight as well.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves gritty suspense with relatable characters and realistic endings. If you haven't read it yet, you can get a copy here.
What series has you excited for the next book? Let me know in the comments, and you'll be entered for a chance to win an ebook copy of Crossroads!
Kay Garrett is the winner of East of Evil by Joni M. Fisher! Keep an eye on your inbox for an ebook from me!
What a great series this was!
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ReplyDeleteC C. Warrens never disappoints. I love seeing Holly mastering her fears and wanting to help others. Jordan is just wonderful!
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Great series! Would love to win a copy of latest installment.
ReplyDeleteI have this book, I just need to move it up on my TBR pile.
ReplyDeleteI am anxiously waiting for the last book in the Deputies of Andersen County series by Sami Abrams. Your book sounds very intriguing and is now on my want to read list!
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I'm excited to find a new author! Thanks for the giveaway kheldreth@neo.rr.com
ReplyDeleteC.C. Warrens is one of my favorite authors! I RARELY re-read books (there are just so many more that I want to read), but C.C.'s Holly novels (all of her books, really) make me want to re-read them again! I LOVED Crossroads... best one yet!
ReplyDeleteI already own the book, so I don't need to be entered into the giveaway.
Thank you for this wonderful review of Crossroads! Love the tag line : Run And Don't Look Back!
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ReplyDeleteThis one! More Holly books, please!
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