Revive, the second book in the Sara Browne series by Tricia T. LaRochelle is live!
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Blurb
Traumatic events follow in the footsteps of Sara Browne’s life. On a wobbly foundation, she attempts a new start, with Scott by her side. Trying to navigate a relationship and college life, Sara struggles, looking for ways to heal. She latches onto a story about a student named Carrie Stevens who went missing the year before. As a diversion from her own problems, Sara obsesses over Carrie and what happened to her. She digs deeper, unleashing a terrible secret that rocks her to the core.
Review
3 stars
This is the second book in the Sara Browne series, and follows on from [book:Flickering Heart|61263691]. It’s a dramatic and emotional read with a mystery/suspense storyline as a young couple try desperately to heal and get a fresh start.
This book picks up immediately after the end of Flickering Heart, with Sara and Scott dealing with the fallout from all that they went through in the final chapters of that book. It’s incredibly intense, and I was right back into those heartwrenching feels, and while there is a little bit of a recap, be aware that this book cannot be read as a standalone
Desperate for a fresh start, Sara and Scott try to get back into college life, only to very quickly realise that everything has changed. Not only do they have to physically and emotionally heal from all that they’ve been through, but there are real-life unexpected consequences which are hideously unfair, but which they have to deal with, and my heart hurt for both of them.
To try and keep her mind focussed elsewhere, Sara latches on to the story about a student who went missing from their University a year previously. She researches the case, and she searches for the person who took the missing girl, suspecting every dodgy character that crosses her path. It’s an intriguing story that builds mystery, and provides a suspenseful and exciting climax to the book.
But the heart of this story is the healing journey for Sara. It’s not easy, and there are a lot of ups and downs for both Sara and Scott. They make mistakes, but that makes their story real, and though they may be dealing with some very extreme situations, I enjoyed watching them come through it together, finding strength in each other, and loving each other through all of it.
“I’m not going anywhere, I would wait forever for you if I had to.”
The book ends in a good place, but there will be at least one more book in this series. I’m curious to see what the author has in store for these two in the future.
3 stars.
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Sara Browne Series
Flickering Heart (#1)
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Revive (#2)
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Handfast (#3)
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About Tricia T. LaRochelle
Since she was a little girl, Tricia T. LaRochelle has been obsessed with tragic love stories. No beach reads for her. Bring on the grit with a double side of turmoil. She likes to feel the character’s anguish as they fight to overcome obstacles to be together. Growing up in central Vermont, she has seen her share of tragedy but remains a hopeful romantic. She now lives in central Virginia where she continues to foster the possibilities of how love can conquer all.
Flickering Heart is the first book in the Sara Browne Series. Stay tuned for updates and announcements on Instagram, Twitter, or sign up for her email list at TriciaLaRochelle.com.
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