Sunrise // Book Review

Hello friends! It's time for another book review! Unfortunately, I missed the deadline for this one, so I'm just getting around to posting it. 

Back of the book blurb: 

Pilot Dodge Kingston has always been the heir to Sky King Ranch. But after a terrible family fight, he left to become a pararescue jumper. A decade later, he's headed home to the destiny that awaits him.

That's not all that's waiting for Dodge. His childhood best friend and former flame, Echo Yazzie, is a true Alaskan--a homesteader, dogsledder, and research guide for the DNR. Most of all, she's living a life Dodge knows could get her killed. One of these days she's going to get lost in the woods again, and his worst fear is that he won't be there to find her.

When one of Echo's fellow researchers goes missing, Echo sets out to find her, despite a blizzard, a rogue grizzly haunting the woods, and the biting cold. Plus, there's more than just the regular dangers of the Alaskan forests stalking her . . .

Will Dodge be able to find her in time? And if he does, is there still room for him in her heart?

Sunrise is the first explosive volume in a new nail-biting series from USA Today bestselling author Susan May Warren.

My Review:

⭑⭑⭒⭒⭒

This was my first book by Susan May Warren. Although the storyline and characters fell flat for me, I was amazed by this book's vivid descriptions! The gorgeous cover paints a picture of the setting, but this authors descriptive writing style really brings the scenery alive! 

The characters each had dramatic backstories and getting to see how each overcame their past was nice, however, I couldn't relate to either of them and I felt like the drama was drawn out.

I really liked the names in this book, Echo, Dodge, Peyton, Idaho, Colt, etc! Even the dogs had unique and interesting names!

Sunrise just didn't grab my attention and there was no substance to the story. However, there were scenes that tried to make it exciting. I appreciate the effort made to give this story Christian themes. There was main themes of love and how love doesn't run away. But also there were themes of forgiveness and starting fresh. 

Overall, this book is a nice story of finding what matters most. It has unique characters (with unique jobs) and for a contemporary book, it gives some quaint, small town Alaska vibes. (Small towns are the best!) The descriptions are stunning and yet the plot felt overused and dull to me. I'd recommend this book to someone who likes a bit of drama, animals (dogs, bear, chickens, etc), and mild adventure. 

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What was your last 2 star read? Have you read any books by Susan May Warren? Do you like sled dogs or Alaska? (I think it would be such a cool place to visit!)

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Many blessings,

Brooklyne :)

P.S. Keep your eye out for a giveaway happening soooonnn!