I’m excited to be sharing my first book review of 2019!

The Basics

Title: Never Let Go by Elizabeth Goddard

Series: Uncommon Justice (Book 1)

Genre: Christian romantic suspense

From the Back Cover: As a forensic genealogist, Willow Anderson is following in her late grandfather’s footsteps in her quest for answers about a baby abducted from the hospital more than twenty years ago. The case may be cold, but things are about to heat up when someone makes an attempt on her life to keep her from discovering the truth.

Ex-FBI agent–and Willow’s ex-flame–Austin McKade readily offers his help to protect the woman he never should have let get away. Together they’ll follow where the clues lead them, even if it means Austin must face the past he’s spent much of his life trying to forget. And even if it puts Willow’s tender heart at risk.

In this fast-paced and emotional page-turner, bestselling author Elizabeth Goddard keeps the stakes high, the romantic tension sparking, and the outcome uncertain until the very end.

My Thoughts

When I first read the description of this book, I thought it sounded really intriguing. Who knew forensic genealogy was a thing? 🙂 It didn’t quite live up to my hopes, but overall it was a solid suspense book.

I wished that the story would have involved more forensic genealogy; that was what made me want to read the book, but it didn’t really come into play until the very end. A lot of the book was focused more on the intrigue and danger (the kidnappings, break-ins, etc.) than any type of investigation. Some of the things they discovered seemed really convenient, especially the location they traveled to as part of their search – it seemed like a set up for future books in the series, and the story had to work around it.

There were still parts of the book I really enjoyed, though! It was definitely full of action and excitement, and I didn’t have any idea who was behind all the crimes, past and present, until the end. Overall, I think this is a good suspense book that will keep your attention through all the twists and turns!

I was given a free copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own; I was not required to write a positive review. Thank you, Revell!