TIFFANY ROSENHAN
Synopsis:
Ninety-four countries. Thirty-one schools. Two bullets.
Now it’s over...or so she thinks.
Sophia arrives in Montana with the promise of a normal high school experience. But after a turbulent few years abroad with her diplomat parents, forgetting the past is easier said than done. After all, “normal” high schoolers aren’t trained in several forms of combat.
Then Sophia meets Aksel and finds herself opening up in ways she never thought she could. Except Sophia’s past is about to catch up with her, and she must confront who she really is, why she was betrayed, and what she is capable of in the name of love and survival.
Content:
Language: Not present
Violence: There are several action scenes, most of the fighting taking place with guns and knives. The female MC has flashbacks to an experience involving beatings and other forms of violence. Terrorism and terror groups also play a part in the story, though the groups and the attacks mentioned are fictional. Stalking is also a major element in the story. A plane is mentioned to be shot down, and other past crimes and attacks are mentioned. The female MC, as mentioned in the synopsis, is trained in combat and owns both a gun and a knife. Also talk of nuclear weapons and warfare.
Sex: A few allusions to sex (including human trafficking), several kisses, scenes where the male MC is shirtless.
LGBTQ: Not present
My Review: I am going to be honest—I have no idea why I loved this book so much. There were some pacing issues, lingering questions, and a few plot holes that left me scratching my head. There were a few loose ends that I wasn't quite satisfied with, and the ending left me thinking that there should, without a doubt, be a second one.
But still. I loved this book. The concept and the characters were great, the writing style was engaging and fast-paced, and I really loved the relationship between the couple in the book. It might have been a bit insta-lovey (or at least, instant attraction), but I loved seeing them grow together.