This was a great read with twists and turns - a snapshot into ...
357338
This was a great read with twists and turns - a snapshot into modern day China - a wonderful story of family
2155173
This was an excellent read with many twists and turns.  It kept me guessing, and surprised me at the end.  I want more.
1424309
I got this book as a gift and wasn't sure what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised! The characters were so interesting and immediately drew me in. I found myself eager to read more and was so intrigued to really see what they were thinking. Of course I found myself wanting to yell at Kadee to leave Noah, but also could understand her rationalizations. Great character development and twists and turns that kept me guessing to the end.
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While I agree with other reviews that the author tends to overexplain certain things, I still couldn't put this book down.  The story had unexpected twists and turns and I loved how the characters evolved.  A lesson in although your past effects who you are today but does not have to haunt you.  A great read!
4691581
I usually don't read many mysteries but this one caught me from the beginning and I have only positive things to say about this book.  I don't want to give away details but let me say this book was a great read with fun, unexpected twists and turns.  The characters were very good together and believable.  Too many authors don't develop plot or leave their characters too vague.  Ms. Moss did an excellent job of giving a detailed, exciting, and well-told story.  I also learned some very interesting things about marine life!  I look forward to more of her work.
4728926
I loved this read. Right when I thought I knew where the story was going the author threw in a twist. I enjoyed the characters personalities and how they grew personally throughout the book. As a sports mom and a native Texan, I could relate to the football scene and it brought back memories of my own high school years. Great ending and all-round fun read, I highly recommend it!
4902316
Talk about a surprise at the end.  A great read with plenty of twists.
754201
Very gripping story, with lots of twists - excellent reading!
4040386
Definitely a great read with some unexpected twists and turns. Kept me engaged. Look forward to more from this talented author!
1333705
This was an awesome read, Ginger was a great character and her along with Caleb had a great life,this bok has so many twist and turns because the middle takes you to another level with Ginger and Des and the things you think they are going through and the end is like OMG what happen,why, and what next, and then she puts this to show that Ginger was also a great story -teller...I do not want to tell you all about the book but it will keep you wondering and on edge.
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Great read -- and glad I bought the paperback, it's worth a second read-- or third. Digital espionage meets terrorism, and Boone is a strong character. Digital espionage has been around, and this read is 'today' in the headlines. Dale Amidei has one over on Julian Assange. His characters are multiple-- and this could pose issues at the onset of reading if one worries about that, but he keeps them front and center and you won't forget them. I kept thinking, so-and-so would eat a bullet or some such (I was wrong 3/4 of the time), and the dnouement and resolution were a huge surprise. Well crafted. I look forward to more of Boone's activities and her changes as she mulls her life over. It wouldn't be a stretch to say this read was similar/better than Brad Thor. In the digital world, I am more reminded of Hunt for Red October, and that was only one plot. Absinthe and Chocolate has many layers, and like I said, it bears reading again and again.
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Loved the mystery and intrigue of this novel.  A woman shows up after 7 months of missing and presumed dead, blood on her sweater, a strange car with a gym bag containing a gun and 6 prosthetic hands, and no memory of the night she went missing or the past 7 months.  I loved the story with all it's twist as they try to backtrack and figure it all out.  The ending was going to be a little sad either way, but I was pleased with the side the coin landed on, but would have also liked the other side.  Another great twist.  Will definitely read more by this author.  Wish they were all Kindle Unlimited as I'm restricting myself to that plan for now.
2803018
A gripping read - fast moving and suspenseful with many surprising twists
645429
A great read that kept me turning the pages!
2536478
I was thoroughly engrossed. Read it in a day - couldn't put it down. A great read which had me guessing right until the end. Nice little twist though.
2446678
A great read; it caught my attention early and the grip tightened to the extent that I read it over a weekend (one which I hadn't planned to spend time reading).  Most satisfying.  The author has a talent for conveying insights into human behavior as well as keen observations while crafting an engaging plot. I find it difficult to believe this is her first foray into fiction.  Well done!
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This is a great read from the first page to the very end; loved the twists and the surprises. I hope there is a sequel !!! its just shocking this is almost all to real, but what a wonderful quick read I didn't want to finish:) will read again!