Interesting back story
587459
Great to read more of brother Joe, with a tie in to historical reference with Gulf War I. Not the most riveting Reacher story - but draws one in nonetheless. No spoilers here. Very much worth the read!

Would appreciate more retro on early Reacher days, builds and explains more of great character, with relationships to brother, mother and father -- and maybe the author can slip in a few twists of of his sleeve in doing so?
2782329
Interesting backstory for Lizzy and her boyfriend. Very interesting developments among the other main characters through the series. Looked forward to see how they continue to evolve>
1359259
This is a good short story that ties the background information about Evan and Emily's early marriage. It helps see where they were coming from and how Evan's life became endangered. I do recommend reading it to help understand that relationship. It's a quick read.
2672189
I really enjoyed this prequel to Peter Pan that lets you in on the backstory of one of the world's most notorious pirates (and includes some interesting pieces about other pirates, both real and literary, from non-related works.)  It makes Captain Hook a sympathetic character and left me with a desire to revisit the original Peter Pan works.

The transitions from 3rd to 1st person were a bit disconcerting but after a paragraph or two it ceased to matter. Otherwise, a very well told story.
2911403
This book provides insight and background into one of the more interesting bad guys in the Star Wars universe. Tarkin always seemed to be a character who would have an interesting backstory and this book provides it. I felt that the book started a little slow but picked up and became more and more interesting as it delved into Tarkin's history. It also had some interesting pieces for Vader and the Emperor. A good prologue to Rogue One.
541456
I really enjoyed this.  Takes some of the back history and gives you a full story.  I'd definitely be up for more with Magda Searus or any other back history he felt like putting this kind of effort into.
661243
This is a nice interesting starter story ,  it is much interesting though after have read the word this series and knowing why he released it.
3304719
I liked the story and the plot. Wish it were longer though so that we could understand a little more of their back story.
872747
I bought this book after hearing about it from a friend, and then reading many of the reviews.  It is not a literary gem.  However, if you would like the "back story" of how the current queen came to the throne- this is an entertaining and at times enlightening book for filling in the plot ( and I use that word literally).  At times, I found the writing a bit "gushy" with comments about the author's connections and sometimes the observations were a little overwrought.  I will say that I found it worth the price and the time to read.  Spoiler alert: I was surprised to see how much in common the Queen Mum and Princess Diana had.  There are definitely machinations around a throne, a crown and a castle.
4690272
I discovered this book is like a prequel to some others I have read and look forward to reading it for some background info.
3719607
I did enjoy the story of Christian. While it does start a bit slowly the background information was needed to set the basis for the action that was to come.
2456652
this could be skipped in the series,  kind of slow back story
903643
**I received a free ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.**

This book wasn't what I expected at all. Even though it's book 2 of a series (I haven't the first) it reads as a standalone and provides enough back story to hook you into the story.

The story itself was well put together with an intriguing plot line and a likeable main character. Whilst it is a short story it doesn't necessarily feel like one and the reader does a good job of putting enough description in to give you a clear visual of the world the character's are in. Personally, I think it could have been a bit longer to give the characters and relationships more time to develop but overall, it's a nice read to burn a couple of hours with the beginnings of an F/F romance.
4080542
Interesting insights into the back story of the Beaver.
4446281
Interesting book, great background facts to read
1137628
I  really enjoyed this book and learning the author's back story  and trials .on his path which helps me .
4651797
Interesting story about the back-story of a man of faith and how an action in his past affects an entire community.