No Turning Back was great–fabulous, actually. I couldn’t put it down.
Until I had to. The author is a phenomenal writer, and I hope to try something else of hers again in the future. It’s a personal issue that I just can’t handle. So I closed the book and chose to withdraw from the tour. I’m very sorry for that. I’d love to know how it turns out, but I can’t read it.
For those who love realistic fiction that, while authentic-feeling, is relatively clean, give this book a shot. For those who have problems with assault scenes involving women… beware. I’m not sorry I requested a free review copy of this book, and I’m thankful the author provided it. I wish I could have finished the whole thing.
That’s what I wrote the day I was supposed to leave a review but…
When You Can’t Finish a Great Book
You let the tour company know. They let the author know, and authors like Katie Vorreiter send you a nice email assuring you that they understand.
And guess what? She showed me where I could skip and keep reading.
So glad I did. Katie Vorreiter has written a fabulous book in No Turning Back–great suspense, excellent characterization, and an ending that one doesn’t see every day.
Recommended for those who love strong, intense suspense with a bit of a thriller vibe. However, if the threat of rape is a problem for you, be aware it exists. You aren’t dragged into it, but you know it’s been a thing before and might be again.
Thanks for your thoughts on the book. These tours are so helpful in giving different perspectives.
No Turning Back sounds like no other story I’ve ever read. When you can’t trust people you can always trust God.
Sounds like a page-turner!
Thanks for the review!
Sounds like an amazing, if also intense read. Thank you for your honest review!
Hi Chautona, thank you so much for your honesty about your response to my book! And for your kind words about the writing before you set it down. It didn’t occur to me to put a trigger warning out there for potential bloggers on the tour—I’m leaning about these things. I hope it didn’t trigger anything lasting or painful for you.
The premise & setting are definitely not for everyone! I have good friends who haven’t read it because it seemed too intense. I totally get that.
I tried to build tension & infuse reality by alluding to things that could happen to Livvy in that environment, without putting it too baldly. But I think I know what scene you mean.
Anyway, blessings on you & your work. Thanks again for your transparency. If you want to know how it ends, feel free to email me! Or leave me a comment on katievorreiter.com.
Best,
Katie Vorreiter
This book’s premise is uncomfortable for many, even me, a retired minister. However, I am intrigued and curious for other responses on the tour
It’s AWESOME. I loved it. And the author is going to tell me where I can start reading again. WOOT!