Series: Burying Water #4
Author: K.A. Tucker
Genre: Contemporary Romantic Suspense
Publisher: Atria
Pub Date: October 27, 2015
Rating: 4 Stars
Our thoughts...
K.A. Tucker has done it again. Surviving Ice is a well-plotted
novel with just the right balance of suspense and romance. The final book in
the Burying Water series revolves around Ivy and Sebastian (aka Ice). Their
paths cross under unsavory terms but strong moral compasses lead them out of
the dark together.
Ivy is a tough-as-nails independent nomad who prefers
uncommitted and brief relationships over anything that would force her to put
stock in another individual (other than family and close friends). Sebastian is
an ex-Navy SEAL working for a contracted security company that is finding
itself in hot water. Ivy and Sebastian are similar in many ways but also very
different, which allows for an intriguing dynamic and captivating development.
I really appreciated how individual character “flaws” were
treated respectfully by the other characters and accepted. Ivy is
temperamental, stubborn, and tenacious to a fault but her friends, family, and
even Sebastian work with those traits rather than chastise her for it.
Sebastian is secretive and is slow to open up but Ivy doesn’t push him; she
shows interest and care but doesn’t push him beyond his comfort zone out of
respect. These respectful reactions allow for no unnecessary drama in this
story. No one overreacts to a small misunderstanding. Large fights don’t break
out because someone isn’t getting their way. Everyone acts like adults (well,
except for Fez) and I find that refreshing. People get upset over the actions
and behaviors of others but Tucker never stretches those emotions out longer
than needed.
I really enjoyed reading about Ivy and I found the ending
believable. Ivy plays by different rules but, like Sebastian, she has a strong
moral compass and that leads her to people she can trust and love. Ivy and
Sebastian complement each other well, giving and taking in order to balance
each other out. Their relationship feels real and truly worth the investment as
a reader.
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