This for That (The Edge of Retaliation #1)

OMG!! How could it end like that?? I need the next book NOW!!

This For That : The Edge Of Retaliation was an AMAZING story!! I was absolutely hooked right from the beginning. And let me tell you it didnt let me go until the very end. And even then Im still hanging on!! This book is going to be on my mind until I get the rest of the story!!

As you can guess this book ends on a cliffhanger and it was BRUTAL!!! If you arent a fan of cliffys then you will want to wait for the next book to release before starting this story. But take my word for it…you will WANT to read this book.

I havent read many books by Bella Jewel but I can definitely say I have loved every book I have read of hers. I need to go back and read the rest!! If you love a great romantic suspense story this is one of the best I have ever read!! It kept me intrigued all the way through. I cant wait to see how this story ends!!

Thats pretty much all I am going to say about the storyline. This is a story you will want to uncover for yourself. It is NOT a standalone novel. This is book 1 in this new series. It is told solely from Callies POV. I truly hope we get some other POVs in the next book. I would love to know what some of the other characters are thinking.

I loved ALL the characters we meet in this story. The secondary characters are just as important as the Hero and heroine. If you love strong female characters then you will want to meet Callie and her best friend Joanne.

I would 100% recommend this book to all Bella Jewel fans and anyone who loves a GREAT romantic suspense book!!!

A young girl is hardened and scorned by her family and friends from one mistake. Callie is seeking justice for a crime that was an accidental. She serves her time and starts a new. Freedom comes at a cost when someone threatens her. She sets off to clear her name by finding justice for Celia.

Narrator:
Chelsea Hatfield is the solo female performer. This is my first audio experience with Chelsea. She gave a solid performance. The sound quality was great. Her performance was read word perfectly.

Overall:
I was too quick to buy this book based on the familiarity with Bella Jewel as an author Ive read before. My mistake for not reading the premise. I got side tracked by the romantic suspense genre. Now Im reconsidering that impulse decision. The caliber of writing isnt quite like her previous books.

The concept had the potential of something amazing but Im disappointed in the direction of this story and Callies character. Bella Jewel laid on the pity party too thick. Whether inside or outside of juvie Callie was faced with unfortunate circumstances diminishing all hope for survival. Im still trying to process the circumstances leading up to her being guilty. Im disappointed Bella didnt provide a better backstory illustrating Callies family dynamics.
You cant expect forgiveness when all sides are being judged.

I didnt find the past reference then to be as beneficial as Bella intended. For me it defeated the purpose of creating suspense with already knowing that Callie survived her time in juvie. I already could ascertain the feelings and emotions of living with the one mistake that destroyed her life. All the suspense came to a screeching halt when Bella delivered a story in the then and now. The reader was given the outcome thus removing all suspense.

The big reveal at the end was obvious. I wasnt remotely surprised by the revelation. It was easy to decipher given the limited number of characters.

Holy Heck, what a story I couldnt put it down! This book literally drags you in, holds you hostage and doesnt let go…even at the end because youre still pondering on what will happen next in book two.

To say that this is brilliantly written is understating things dramatically. I am in awe of the way this author builds up the tempo in the book to such a crescendo that you actually feel like your heart is beating out of your chest cavity.

The story is told from Callies point of view and primarily in two timeframes. When Callie was sixteen and her life changed drastically and now, present time, six years later. Both carve out an incredible reel of images showing what Callies life was and is like. With extremely clear, vivid descriptions readers can easily visualise each scene as well as experience each emotion she goes through. And believe me you do feel each emotion intimately.

This is a must read story and I cant wait for the second book.

This tells a story of accidental death, and consequences of people that are involved. It shows how people will go out of there way for revenge. But he prepared to wait for a conclusion.

What a great start to a trilogy! All the books are out so no waiting. The twist and turns this story line takes will keep you on the edge of your seat. You won’t want to put it down.

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