SABOTAGED by Dani Pettrey - Book Review

Sabotaged by Dani Pettrrey - Book Review

{Alaskan Courage Seriees: Book Five 

 My rating: 4 out of 5 stars }

Synopsis:

Growing up, goody-two-shoes Kirra Jacobs and troublemaker Reef McKenna were always at odds. Now paired together on Yancey's search-and-rescue canine unit, they begin to put aside old arguments as they come to see each other in a different light. Then a call comes in from the Iditarod that will push them to their limits.

Kirra's uncle, a musher in the race, has disappeared. Kirra and Reef quickly track the man, but what they discover is harrowing. Frank's daughter has been kidnapped. In order to save her, the man must use his knowledge as a mechanical engineer to do the kidnapper's bidding or she will die. Kirra and Reef, along with the entire McKenna family, are thrown into a race to stop a shadowy villain who is not only threatening a girl's life, but appears willing to unleash one of the largest disasters Alaska has ever seen.

So, where do I start?  I was really happy to receive this book in the mail.  One of  my favorite genres to read is suspense.  So, when I saw this in my mailbox I was pretty excited! 

This is the first book that I have read by Dani Pettrey, and even though this is book five in the series, it can totally be read as a stand alone book.  I love the concept of each book being about a different member in the Mckenna family, so I may just have to buy the other books sometime:)

I thought the character of Kirra Jacobs was great!  She's a really strong female character.  One thing I like is that, even though she is going through a tough time, and she tries to be strong and keep it hidden, she does share some of her grief with Reef Mckenna.  I don't like it when characters try to be really tough and not share anything with anyone until near the end of the book, which is not the case in 'Sabotaged', because she shares her grief with Reef about halfway through the book. 

Reef was ok, but he could be a little annoying at times. It was like, even in the midst of the search he could not help but be dsitracted by Kirra, and fantasize over the day they could be together.  Other than that, he is a really good, strong male character, and he is very heroic person throughout the book, and I really liked him. 

I have said before that I don't really like romance in books, not when it's one of the main themes.  But, it wasn't so bad in 'Sabatoged'.  In fact, the romance was one that I liked.  Kirra and Reef are perfect for each other.  Another thing that I like is that they didn't wait until nearly the end of the book to confess their feelings for each other, and to admit they were interested in starting a relationship.  

The suspense in this book was enough to keep me going back to read it and find out what happened, but to be honest it wasn't the 'edge-of-your-seat' type of suspense that I like.  But, as I said, it was enough to keep me interested in the book, and to keep reading until I finished it. 

I didn't get bored while reading this book, not once I believe.  Dani Pettrey's writing is strong, and held my interest well.  

I really liked the diffent POVs in this book.  While it was mostly focused on Reef and Kirra, there were a ton of other characters in the book.  I have already said that I like the fact that each of the books are about one of the Mckenna siblings, which I think is a really cool way to do a series, but all of the Mckenna's are featured in this book at one time or another.  I loved the epilogue, with all of the Mckenna's and their fiancees, or wives/husbands together at the old Mckenna home.  It was really sweet way to end the series. 

Overall I did really enjoy 'Sabotaged' and am giving it 4 out of 5 stars.  I think that someday I'll purchase the rest of the series, so I can read more of the Mckenna's story.  

Disclaimer: I received a complementary copy of this book from the publisher, through their blogger review program, in exchange for my honest review.  All opinions are my own.  I was not asked to write a positive review.