THE MAUI EFFECT
Author: Sara Ackerman
Publication Date: November 19, 2024
ISBN: 9780778369561
Format: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Harlequin Trade Publishing / MIRA
Price $18.99
Book Summary:
Taylor Jenkins Reid meets The Hundred Foot Wave in this dazzling new romance by USA Today bestselling author Sara Ackerman.
‘Iwa Young’s life is high in the Maui rainforest. As a field biologist, she’s happiest in company with trees and birds and waterfalls. When a developer arrives with plans for a so-called Eco Resort in the middle of a forest full of endangered species, ‘Iwa puts all her energy into the fight to protect it. But a chance encounter threatens to distract her. His name is Dane Parsons, and he’s a big wave surfer from California. ‘Iwa has a few unbreakable rules, and at the top of her list: Never Date A Surfer.
Dane Parsons is part of an underground group of big wave riders and his connection to the ocean runs deep. When he meets ‘Iwa he can’t get her out of his mind. But ‘Iwa wants nothing to do with Dane until he offers to help protect her beloved forest and waterfall. Always on the hunt for the ultimate ride, Dane suddenly glimpses something even greater, but just out of reach.
In this thunderous love story, we travel deep into the Maui rainforest and hop across the globe from Maui to Mavericks to Portugal, chasing waves the size of nine story buildings–where the unthinkable is always just one breath away.
Review
I have read all of Sara Ackerman’s books and The Uncharted Flight Of Olivia West is by far my favorite. As a matter of fact, I have loved most of her books. However, this one fell a bit short for me. I believe it is because I just had very little connection to the characters.
One character, Dane, is heavily into surfing and this is a major part of the story. The other character, ’Iwa, is into conservation of the Islands. All of this is great, it just didn’t interest me as much as some of this author’s other novels.
Dane and ’Iwa have a a typical, romance book relationship. He is the pursuer and she tends to put him off…that is until she cannot resist anymore. Then, as you guessed, their relationship falls apart. So, it is a bit predictable in the story line as well.
All of that being said…the setting of Maui is fantastic. And like I always say…read it for yourself.
Need a book with the fabulous setting of Hawaii…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.
I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.
Author Bio:
Sara Ackerman is the Hawai’i born, bestselling author of historical & romance novels set in the islands. Her books have been labeled “unforgettable” by Apple Books, “empowering & deliciously visceral” by Book Riot, and New York Times bestselling authors Kate Quinn and Madeline Martin have praised Sara’s novels as “fresh and delightful” and “brilliantly written.” Amazon chose Radar Girls as a best book of the month, and ALA Booklist gave The Codebreaker’s Secret a starred review. Find out more about Sara and her books at http://www.ackermanbooks.com and follow her on Instagram @saraackermanbooks and on Facebook @ackermanbooks.
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