Hello Again by Brenda Novak
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
NOTE: this book continues the Evelyn Talbot/Hanover House series. I would start at least with the previous novel (if not the prequel) because it’s a continuation of that story – but it’s well worth it.
Wow. This book has a lot of moving parts, but they all seem to mesh really well together. This setting (Hanover House Institution in rural Alaska) remains one of the creepiest setups out there and Novak capitalized on it in the best way.
Plus there’s a killer set-up at the end of the novel which will leave you salivating for Book 3!
Evelyn and Amarok are happily living together. A year after the events of the first novel. A newly convicted serial killer has been sent to HH and Evelyn is excited. Until he keeps protesting his innocence – and it turns out that despite several red flags he may go free due to a police screw-up. On top of all of this, there’s chaos back in Boston and Jasper, Evelyn’s violent ex is still out there. It’s all overwhelming for someone just trying to make a positive difference.
Like I said, there’s a lot going on here, maybe at times a little too much, but generally it’s more than enough to keep readers excited. It’s not out of the realm of possibility that someone in Evelyn’s field would be in as much danger as she gets into, though you do have to use your imagination a little bit (I don’t want to give spoilers, but I hope some things would be handled differently in real life). I’m willing to do that for a good story, and this one is very good overall.
Plus, Amarok is probably the best leading male in romantic suspense out there. Love him! His and Evelyn’s relationship adds a nice, light touch to a dark atmosphere in the series.
And like I said: that ending! It’s really good and makes me super excited for the next chapter. I’ll definitely be reading!
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