Happy Thursday! Today I have a review of Freefall by Jessica Barry, a super original thriller publishing on January 8, 2019 by Harper Books!
My Thoughts:
Freefall opens with Allison surviving a plane crash. She is the lone survivor, and she’s in the mountains with a smashed cell phone and few supplies.
The pilot was her fiancé, and she has lost everything. And guess what? She actually doesn’t want to be found. On top of it all, someone is following her.
Across the country, Maggie, Allison’s mom, has been told that her daughter likely died in the crash…but Maggie refuses to give up hope and sets out on a determined search for her daughter. She’s also seeking understanding because she and Allison have been estranged.
Maggie and Allison are desperate to be reunited, and in their search and survival, that special, but complex, bond between mother and daughter is explored.
Wow, Freefall is a page-turner! It shows why survival stories are among my favorites. Allison is strong and determined, and Maggie may be even more so. Maggie became the power player, and I could feel her thirst for answers. The pacing is exceptional, and the intensity continues to build. Jessica Barry has written a fab debut. I will be waiting in line for her next effort.
Thanks to Harper Books for the complimentary ARC. All opinions are my own.
Synopsis:
Surviving the plane crash is only the beginning for Allison.
The life that she’s built for herself – her perfect fiancé, their world of luxury – has disappeared in the blink of an eye. Now she must run, not only to escape the dark secrets in her past, but to outwit the man who is stalking her every move.
On the other side of the country, Allison’s mother is desperate for news of her daughter, who is missing, presumed dead. Maggie refuses to accept that she could have lost her only child and sets out to discover the truth.
Mother and daughter must fight – for survival and to find their way through a dark web of lies and back to one another, before it’s too late…
Heart-stopping and addictive, FREEFALL is a stunning thriller that explores the deep and complex bond between mothers and daughters.
Have you read Freefall, or is it on your TBR? Happy Reading! ~ Jennifer THR
Wonderful review, Jen! That picture! Ahhh! So beautiful. ♥️♥️♥️
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Thanks, favorite M! I loved this book! I should have known you’d enjoy the sunflowers. 🌻 ♥️ I took this pic a month ago before the heavy snow browned and knocked off so many leaves (I have a couple oaks that hold onto (some of) them until spring). ♥️
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I’m fascinated with your growing season! 🌷🌻🥀
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I haven’t read a survival story in a while! This sounds like it was a good one. 🙂
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It was terrific, Chrissi!
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Sounds good. The cover is fab
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Thanks, Shalini! The cover is so rich in color in person. ♥️
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I could see that… Wow
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Wonderful review and picture, Jennifer. Cannot wait to read this suspense/thriller. I added it to my tbr list. Happy Reading.
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Thanks, Virginia! 🌻 I hope you LOVE this one. It is so, so good! ♥️
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Oh I love the color of this book!!! It sounds like a story I would love, I think! I agree—survival stories really are special in the thriller genre. Such strength!
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The color of this one is gorgeous, Mack. I think you’d enjoy this, too.
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Thanks for reviewing this, I’ve heard about and was really curious😊 I love survival stories too!
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Thanks, Tammy! This one starts so well, so engaging, and it just keeps going.
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Looking forward to this one! Great picture, love the colors!
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Thanks so much, Renee! I hope you love the book, too! I’ll watch for your thoughts!
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I have seen this book pop up a bit on gr. It sounds good so I am hopeful maybe library picks it up. Wonderful review!
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Thanks, Marialyce! I have my fingers crossed for you. It’s good!
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Wow!! This book sounds crazy good Jen! Your picture is gorgeous!! Happy Thursday!💕
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Thanks, Sus! I appreciate that! I hope your Thursday was wonderful too! 💗
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Sounds great! I like a good survival thriller too. And I love the cover! :
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Thanks, FF! The cover is soooo alluring! I think we need more survival thrillers. They take me back to Swiss Family Robinson!
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Wow! How have I not heard of this??? Your just reeled me in, Jennifer!! I have to know how this ends😬
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Thanks, Jonetta! I’m so grateful I found out about it and I bet it would be fantabulous on audio!
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Currently reading this and your review has me even more excited now 😍
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Yes! I so hope you love it and I’ll be watching for your thoughts! 🥰
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Ooh, I love survival stories!
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Aren’t they engaging, Angela?! 😊
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Ooh looks a bit creepy Jenni, love it! I like that it follows a mother-daughter relationship too. 👍🏻 Fantastic review.
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Thanks, Beth! Me, too, to both! It definitely has a creepy, sinister vibe to it.
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Oooh this sounds intriguing!!! Love your picture! x
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Thanks, Zoe! I had so much fun with this one!
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