Thursday, October 2, 2014

Review: Burying Water by K.A. Tucker



Burying Water (Burying Water #1) by K.A. Tucker 
The top-selling, beloved indie author of Ten Tiny Breaths returns with a new romance about a young woman who loses her memory—and the man who knows that the only way to protect her is to stay away.
Left for dead in the fields of rural Oregon, a young woman defies all odds and survives—but she awakens with no idea who she is, or what happened to her. Refusing to answer to “Jane Doe” for another day, the woman renames herself “Water” for the tiny, hidden marking on her body—the only clue to her past. Taken in by old Ginny Fitzgerald, a crotchety but kind lady living on a nearby horse farm, Water slowly begins building a new life. But as she attempts to piece together the fleeting slivers of her memory, more questions emerge: Who is the next-door neighbor, quietly toiling under the hood of his Barracuda? Why won’t Ginny let him step foot on her property? And why does Water feel she recognizes him?
Twenty-four-year-old Jesse Welles doesn’t know how long it will be before Water gets her memory back. For her sake, Jesse hopes the answer is never. He knows that she’ll stay so much safer—and happier—that way. And that’s why, as hard as it is, he needs to keep his distance. Because getting too close could flood her with realities better left buried.
The trouble is, water always seems to find its way to the surface.

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Publishes in US: October 7th 2014 by Atria
Genre: na contemp
Source: Netgalley
Series? Burying Water #1 the 2nd Becoming Rain Expected publication: March 3rd 2015 by Atria Books

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    I wanted to read this one because I loved Tucker's other series-- her writing, emotional depth and characters. So it was a no brainer when I saw that she was writing a new series, I knew I had to try it. 

   I have read a lot of the memory loss books this year, but I am still not tired of them and this one gives its own spin to the idea. It is dual narrative and I like the voice of both Jessie and Jane Doe/Water. She is such a fighter and I admire her strength in the face of huge physical ailments as well not knowing her name, anything about her life, or why or who could have hurt her so badly. 

    I really appreciated how her doctor and nurse as well as a patient who roomed with her at one point all rallied around her, and gave her options when she is finally released from hospital and has no where to go. They took her as a member of the family and hooked her up with a woman who is older, eccentric, but also had a similar history and understood how being broken could effect every aspect. 

    I liked Jesse too, he is a great mechanic. Through his roomate he is hooked up with a job and also gets in with a Russian business partner. With a lot of chance he meets what he later figures out is a completely off limits woman that he finds so intriguing and can't seem to leave alone.

   There are hints of romance but the majority of the first half it is mostly setting up the characters, the intertwined nature of how they know each other. I raced towards the end knowing that I would see how everything came together and finally see some of the scenes that the beginning only alludes to. 

   Now this book has some cheating. But I will use that in a loose sense because if you are in a relationship where you are treated like that, but afraid, I could see the draw of being treated with respect and an almost reverance, and makes you realize all that you are missing out on. So, it was basically a non-issue. 

    I liked the ending and how tied up everything felt, and this great hope for their future. I imagine that the others in this series will focus on another couple in this world, though I surely wouldn't mind getting Jessie and Water's story even more in depth. 

Bottom Line: Emotional story of a woman trying to regain her memory and her life and a man she can't resist.

My question to you, my lovely readers:
Have you ever known someone who lost their memory?

28 comments:

  1. With quite a few novels on the market featuring memory loss I'm glad this one gave a new spin.
    Having a relative with dementia, whilst not exactly the same I do realise, I know how scary memory loss is for those around the individual. What it is like for the individuals themselves I can only imagine.


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  2. I enjoyed this one, even though I'm not always a fan of memory loss books OR cheating plots. Glad she will write more thrillers - or at least I hope so!

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  3. I have this book waiting in my Kindle. I'm definitely intrigued.

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  4. I haven't read it, but I've read a few reviews so know the gist of what it's about. But, I'll never tire of memory loss books either. :) And nope, I haven't, not in the sense of amnesia or accident related type.

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  5. I don't mind the cheating, I do like relationship-in-crisis stories. I know it'll make me mad, shake my head and fist, get all fired up but truth is stories like this happens a lot in real life. What fascinates me is how they handle it and get out of the mess they made.

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  6. This doesn't sound overly dramatic. I have been curious about this author but I have avoided her because I hear the Tiny Breaths series is so dramatic. I thought this was part of that series, so I am glad to find it isn't. Perhaps I will try it.

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  7. I have read one of her books and wasn't blown away so I don't know if I'll read more, but I'm really glad you enjoyed this!

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  8. I haven't read any of this authors previous books, but this sounds like one that is beautifully written with realistic and admirable characters and relationships. It sounds like the perfect thing for me, really :) Also, I do know someone who is currently losing their memories, but not someone who lost them all at once. It is a shame, because we used to be so close and now she can't remember me or any of the days we spent together. I will have to remember them for her ^^

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  9. Glad you enjoyed this one, Brandi! I love emotional books. I don't know anyone who has lost their memory, and I hope I never do. I cannot imagine the pain that would put me through.

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  10. I hope I don't either! Would be so scary

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  11. You know, with the losing memories way you phrased it I realized with my grandmother and her alzheimers that I hadn't thought about it in that way

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  12. I don't know how much you'd like if not blown away with other. Similar set up, characters and chemistry

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  13. It was still pretty dramatic, but I guess in a different way

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  14. Yes, getting out of the mess is always such a character growing experience

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  15. I actually got a bit tired of them, but liked the way it was handled in this one

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  16. The cheating in this one worked for me because she didn't really have a choice in other situation

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  17. Its got to be even more jolting because at times you still remember people and events and then you don't or that memory is altered

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  18. Everyone seem to love this one so yeah I should listen to you, guys. I love emotional reads so it might be just for me. Great review, Brandi :)

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  19. My review posts tomorrow, and honestly this cheating falls in a grey area I can totally live with.

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  20. I'm currently reading this one! So I just skimmed your review, but I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :D

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  21. It sounds like an excellent story. My mimi has Dimensia so her memory comes and goes. Sometimes she thinks I'm my mom visiting her, sometimes a cousin, but she does always know I'm family so far. Jaclyn @ JC's Book Haven.

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  22. I agree, the cheating was a non-issue for me. Once I found out the many deplorable aspects of the husband I could care less. Still, I did appreciate that Alex had enough morals to feel bad about her treatment of her vows, still I doubt anyone would blame her. I would love it if we get a glimpse of Jesse and Water in the next book! I wonder who will be the main characters? Great review, Brandi! :)

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  23. Memory-loss books are a hit or a miss for me, but this one sounds fascinating. I keep hearing good things about Tucker's books, so I'll have to check it out!


    Lovely review :)

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  24. I had no problems with the cheating either. My problem was the way it all got wrapped up-I wanted a bit more about that. I still loved it, and have loved all her books.

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  25. Oh wow! This sounds soooo good! I really must read a Tucker book, she seems to hook you into her worlds. Fab review!

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  26. I can't wait to read this one! I love the author's books and this premise sounds amazing =)

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