Book Review: Daisy Song by Rebekah Dodson

 

Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: Daisy Song

Subtitle: (Life After Us #3)

Author: Rebekah Dodson

Genre: Romance

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 3

Best read after earlier books in series? Yes

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51887277-daisy-song

 

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

In the last book, Ambrose tried to free the woman he loved. Instead, she returned to Will and he felt like his heart was ripped out. However, are things as they seem? Vicki had hoped to find her fiancé safe to find he was the leader of the terrorists. Did she sacrifice her own happiness to save the man she loved?

What I liked about the book:

Nothing is as it appears and we find out the perseverance love can bring.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

How Ambrose continues to fight for the woman he loves.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the book in its entirety.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the third and last book in the series. After reading the first two, I couldn’t stop myself from getting the last one too.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This series is not like any others I’ve read. It shows us not to judge people at first appearance and also the strength of love.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Yes
Adult	Yes

 

If you like romance and post-apocalyptic stories, this book may be the book for you.

Book Description by Author:

It wasn't supposed to be like this. Seven months ago, Vicki Morel was supposed to be happy, not in the midst of the apocalypse. Her and her fiance, Will, should have been married and about to celebrate the birth of their child. Instead, Will was the leader of a terrorist organization, and Vicki is now his prisoner. And if she doesn't do what he wants, he'll kill the man she really loves: Ambrose.

 

Vicki came into Ambrose's life like a bomb. She blew everything apart, and just when he thought they could get out of this hell hole alive, she walked away. Or did she? After a cryptic message on a satellite phone, Ambrose is willing to risk it all to find her. Through a plane crash, escaping crazy doomsday preppers, and invading a military base, Ambrose and his new band of survivors is determined to rescue Vicki. He wasn't born a leader, but yet the people follow him, determined to carve out a new path in this new world.

 

When everything ends, the daisy's song promises a new beginning, a new life, and a new dawn on the horizon.

About the Author:

Rebekah Dodson is a prolific word weaver of romance, fantasy, and science fiction novels. Her works include the series Postcards from Paris, The Surrogate, The Curse of Lanval series, several stand alone novels, and her upcoming YA novel, Clock City. She has been writing her whole life, with her first published work of historical fiction with 4H Clubs of America at the age of 12, and poetry at the age of 16 with the National Poetry Society. With an extensive academic background including education, history, psychology and English, she currently works as a college professor by day and a writer by night.

Book Review: Lavender Dreams by Rebekah Dodson

 

Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: Lavender Dreams

Subtitle: (Life After Us #2)

Author: Rebekah Dodson

Genre: Romance

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 2

Best read after earlier books in series? Yes

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51887253-lavender-dreams

 

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

Vicki and Ambrose are still trying to escape from invading forces and she hopes against hope her fiancé Will is still alive. With the truck stolen, will she need to give up on the search and accept he is no longer alive? After all, he was dragged off by the invaders. The feelings Ambrose develops for her also cause him problems. And will he be able to find and save her when she is abducted by the terrorists?

What I liked about the book:

The tension in this book is double tension. First the tension of whether the two will survive. But there is also the tension between two people fighting against their mutual attraction.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

How Vicki sticks up for Ambrose and Ambrose searches for the woman he has fallen in love with.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the book in its entirety.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the second book in the series. After reading the first, I couldn’t stop myself from getting the other two too.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This series is not like any others I’ve read. It shows us not to judge people at first appearance and also the strength of love.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Yes
Adult	Yes

 

If you like romance and post-apocalyptic stories, this book may be the book for you.

Book Description by Author:

On the run from invading forces, Vicki escapes into the woods with Ambrose. After his truck is stolen, she has to make a choice: accept her fiance, Will, is dead, or keep searching -- possibly in vain. Can she learn to love Ambrose as she loved Will?

 

Khaki. That's what everyone thinks of him, but Vicki knows the truth, and after that kiss, Ambrose yearns for more. He wants Vicki to forget about her fiance and accept the fact he is dead. They saw him being dragged off in handcuffs before the explosion! But, what if he's not dead? What if he made it out alive?

 

When Vicki is kidnapped by terrorists, Ambrose fights to find the woman he loves. Yet their lavender dream promises of serenity may never come.

About the Author:

Rebekah Dodson is a prolific word weaver of romance, fantasy, and science fiction novels. Her works include the series Postcards from Paris, The Surrogate, The Curse of Lanval series, several stand alone novels, and her upcoming YA novel, Clock City. She has been writing her whole life, with her first published work of historical fiction with 4H Clubs of America at the age of 12, and poetry at the age of 16 with the National Poetry Society. With an extensive academic background including education, history, psychology and English, she currently works as a college professor by day and a writer by night.

Book Review: Poppy Bloom by Rebekah Dodson

 

Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: Poppy Bloom

Subtitle: (Life After Us #1)

Author: Rebekah Dodson

Genre: Romance

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 1

Best read after earlier books in series? N/A

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52537631-poppy-bloom

 

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

Vicki and Will have it all. At least that is what she thinks. When she accompanies him to the airport when he’s due to leave for a job, a terrorist attack tears them apart. Vicki survives and escapes with the help of Ambrose. What follows is the search for Will. Has he survived? Can they save him?

What I liked about the book:

This book kept you on your toes continuously. We notice the attraction between Vicki and Ambrose and their fight against it.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

How Ambrose stuck with Vicki despite all the opposition.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the book in its entirety.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

The author has written two more books in this series and I couldn’t stop myself from buying them to find out what happened next.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This series is not like any others I’ve read. It shows us not to judge people at first appearance.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Yes
Adult	Yes

 

If you like romance and post-apocalyptic stories, this book may be the book for you.

Book Description by Author:

Vicki Morel believes she and Will, her gorgeous fiancé, have it all. They’re living the American dream. That is, until Portland, Oregon is leveled by a terrorist grade light weapon, and she loses Will at the airport.

 

Ambrose Palamo is an aviation student who wants one thing: to go home to Samoa. But when Portland is leveled, and he meets Vicki, he promises to help her find her fiancé instead. What he doesn't expect is the feelings that start to form for her as they search the dangerous Oregon woodlands.

 

Sometimes love isn't what you think it is. The poppies bloom reminds them of what they’ve lost, while giving them the courage to face a brand new future.

About the Author:

Rebekah Dodson is a prolific word weaver of romance, fantasy, and science fiction novels. Her works include the series Postcards from Paris, The Surrogate, The Curse of Lanval series, several stand alone novels, and her upcoming YA novel, Clock City. She has been writing her whole life, with her first published work of historical fiction with 4H Clubs of America at the age of 12, and poetry at the age of 16 with the National Poetry Society. With an extensive academic background including education, history, psychology and English, she currently works as a college professor by day and a writer by night.

Book Review: Snap Shot by Rebekah Dodson

Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: Snap Shot

Subtitle:

Author: Rebekah Dodson

Genre: Romance

Part of a series? No

Order in series:

Best read after earlier books in series? N/A

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46006847-snap-shot

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

This book tells the story of Georgia, a college student and maths tutor. Although she is not really one of the popular girls, she strikes up an unlikely friendship with one of the students she tutors. Jeremiah is a rich boy, basketball captain and one of the popular guys in college.

Although Georgia has a boyfriend and Jeremiah a girlfriend, their friendship is a close one, one that changes for Georgia.

Georgia’s brother suffers from PTSD and depression following his stint in the army. Will Georgia and Jeremiah end up together or is their unlikely friendship going to die a death under the pressures of the expectations of others?

What I liked about the book:

I particularly liked how Jeremiah did not care whether Georgia was one of the popular girls or not. They got along and spent time together when they could.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I wasn’t impressed by how she continued with a relationship she was not happy in. the same could be said for Jeremiah’s relationship with his girlfriend.

My favourite bits in the book:

I loved where the easy friendship between Georgia and Jeremiah allowed them to spend time together without worrying about boyfriend and girlfriend problems.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I didn’t like it when Jeremiah did not back Georgia up when his girlfriend caused problems for her.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

I don’t know if the author plans any sequels to this book.

What books could this be compared to and why?

I can’t think of any books to compare this one at present although the love triangle is certainly not a stranger in a lot of romance novels.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children	No
Young Adult	Yes
Adult	Yes

If you like romance novels this book could be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book Description by Author:

One day to remember forever, one trip to last a lifetime.

Life has a way of throwing you curve balls. Dirty laundry, bad boyfriends, and a car breaking down. I thought I had been dealt the worst cards possible my senior year of college, then I got the call that would change it all. My brother had tried to kill himself and I had to get to him now. Jeremiah is my only hope.

I have a secret, and I don't know how to tell Georgia. She's been my best friend since I started college, but this could change everything. When she calls me and asks for a ride when her car breaks down, I don't expect the interception we have to face.

We only have today to create a Snapshot that will last a lifetime, or change our paths forever.

About the Author:

Rebekah Dodson is a prolific word weaver of romance, fantasy, and science fiction novels. Her works include the series Postcards from Paris, The Surrogate, The Curse of Lanval series, several stand alone novels, and her upcoming YA novel, Clock City. She has been writing her whole life, with her first published work of historical fiction with 4H Clubs of America at the age of 12, and poetry at the age of 16 with the National Poetry Society. With an extensive academic background including education, history, psychology and English, she currently works as a college professor by day and a writer by night.