4 but more like 4.5 starsI had no idea how to begin this review since this was the longest book I've read in a long time and A LOT of stuff happens and I had A LOT of feelings over the stuff that happens. But I'll stick to the major ones.The relationships between the three very different sisters that developed over time and through triumphs, tears and terrors were the most rewarding aspects of this book. Of course I enjoyed the individual romances (how could I not?) as well but the siblings were just everything. From Tess and Willa's adversarial head butting that slowly turned to begrudged respect or how Lily's quiet, gentle nature helped bridge and then ultimately cemented the bond between the three women. I also loved how each sister gained a little something from having entered one another's lives, such as Tess's confidence, Willa's capability and Lily's perseverance. They all made each other better in some, or a lot of ways and each sister left an impression on me.Lily's conversation to Adam about her abusive marriage and how it came to be and why she didn't even know what was happening until it was too late, was one of the most accurate, informative and heart wrenching portrayals of spousal abuse I've ever read. I don't know if Nora Roberts interviewed abuse survivors for research but the entire situation, even Jesse's disturbing POVs, read true to life. This and the part when Lily takes back the control that was stolen from her was very affecting and touched me deeply.Willa was a complicated, rough around the edges kind of woman, meaning the BEST kind. But it was the moments of vulnerability where she tugged at my heart the most. She never wanted to appear as weak in the eyes of others but it was only after she allowed her sisters, and later Ben, in that she became her very strongest.I think I loved being in Tess's head the most to be quite honest. With all the doom and gloom going on, it was nice to take a break from it and Tess offered that escape. Her diary entries and one-liners made my life. But I was also glad that she went on an emotional journey of her own and showed that she in fact had a big heart beneath all that hardness and sass.I could literally go on and on and on some more, dissecting and squeeing about scenes or moments I loved or made me laugh or cry or just plain scared the shit out of me but then this review would turn into an even more rambly mess than it already is. Suffice to say, I loved Montana Sky and I will be reading more Nora Roberts in the very near future.
A vontade não falta, mas o tempo parece que foge e por isso só quando surgem pequenas oportunidades é que posso pegar nos livros da Nora.Apesar de a capa ser a minha menos preferida (visto que todas são preferidas!) e a sinopse não me ter chamado minimamente a atenção (foi a primeira vez), como andava numa fase de ler e ver coisas de cowboys decidi ler este entre os outros todos que cá tenho.Em relação ao Montana Sky, sendo o título português Os Céus de Montana, ainda estou indecisa em relação à minha opinião final.Por um lado gostei do facto de haver dois vilões e de ambos estarem tão escondidos nos actos um do outro que só me apercebi disso quase no final, ou sejam, quando ficam reduzidos a metade; por outro achei que a autora podia ter aproveitado melhor as outras relações paralelas e presentes, principalmente no que se refere à dupla Lily e Adam. Tive pena que a escritora não tivesse descrito ou até desenvolvido os momentos mais marcantes da relação destes últimos, refiro-me ao primeiro beijo, que foi de certa forma tapado, e ao momento de "fazerem" o filho. Fiquei bastante desiludida, porque normalmente Nora Roberts não desaproveita estas oportunidades para fazer a sua magia, mas desta vez penso que acabou por ser muito vaga, tanto neste caso, como nas outras relações, incluindo a principal. Fazendo com que a empatia diminui-se ao longo do livro.O final acabou também por ficar um pouco aberto demais, não que não tenha gostado, apenas acho que devia ter um ponto final mais definitivo e não umas longas reticências. Gostava de ter acompanhado a uma possível gravidez de Willa, mas à semelhança da obra Levado Pelo Mar não gostei muito do par principal, tendo acabo por preferir o par Nate/Tess.Penso que o estragou mais foi mesmo o facto de ter visto o trailer do filme deste livro. Os actores escolhidos não eram nada do que estava à espera ou tinha imaginado, acabando por substituir o que tinha na minha cabeça e tornando tudo muito menos bonito. Não vou ver o filme com toda a certeza. Apesar de todos estes pontos menos positivos continuo a gostar bastante do livro. As descrições, tanto dos cenários como das situações mais misteriosas ou românticas continuam a transformar todo o livro e a manter Nora Roberts no topo do meu pedestal.
What do You think about Montana Sky (2006)?
Thank the heavens for another stormer of a novel from Nora Roberts with none of those pesky supernatural, paranormal happenings. This is a straight forward awesome romance with a bit of suspense thrown in to keep the stakes high of course.I loved the setting. I have always wanted to go to Montana and stay on a ranch but I figure I would be a mix of Tess and Lily once I'm there. Anyway, beautiful, gorgeous setting.And the three sisters! Awesome characterisation and you fall in love with all three of them. Probably the best story based around sisters who don't know each other but are forced together by circumstances.And the romances! Gah! Adam/Lily - so freaking sweet! Ben/Will - loved their banter. Nate/Tess - the least interesting romance but also very loveable.I could actually have done without the ~drama~ but I guess it kept the plot flowing.
—CL
This is the first book I've read by Nora Roberts that disappointed me. I kept reading through to the end because I wanted to know who was doing the killing, but that was the only reason. I found the three main female characters so one dimensional as to almost be caricatures of themselves. Much like many of her other books we had: the tough tomboy woman, the abused sweet woman, and the sexy femme fatale. But they were all so far into their role that they didn't feel like real people at all. The men weren't that interesting either - all 'twists' on a cliche. I was surprised about the twist - the character I thought was doing all the murders turned out to be not who I expected. I'm not sure there were enough clues to lead to the actual killer, and I'm really not sure I believe the motive - but it was suspenseful enough to keep me reading even though I didn't really like any of the characters.
—Katlet
Oh my gosh this book had me so torn. It frustrated me becauee the romantic aspect of this book was SO predictable. I had the love stories pegged after about 15min into the book. oh my gosh but this book also put me through a damn loop. I didnt expect it and thats what made me LOVE this book. that twist I never saw coming. I do have to admit I loved the characters all of them. everyone from willa to ham down to Bes and tesses mom. each were great. I have to say this book would make an Awesome movie. I couldnt put it down I had to know who the sadistic killer was. and lemme tell you I guessed my ass off throughout the book and it was the ONE person I didnt suspect. def recommend. I did only give it four stars becauee of the early romance predictability
—Courtney
