Burying Water

I'm completely shocked by the fact that I did not pick this book up sooner, and although I don't regret reading Chasing River first (because it made me fall in love with K.A. Tucker's tremendous writing), I wish I had read this first before I picked up the third book. And let me tell you, Burying Water left me speechless (or screaming “yooooooo!” probably 99.9% of the time. Let’s leave the 0.1% alone for the sake of my sanity).Now, I always tend to stay away from amnesia stories because they break my heart most of the time. Imagine being with someone, then next thing you know, something tragic happens and then they don’t have any memory of you anymore? Good lord, do you hear that? That’s the sound of my heart shattering to billions of pieces. But because I’ve been so intrigued by this series, I needed to step out of my comfort zone and pick it up, because hello, I’m definitely not going to miss a K.A. Tucker book.Step aside, Nicholas Sparks. There’s a new player in town.Nicholas Sparks’ books may have been amazing as they’re similar to dramatic Lifetime movies, particularly the classics he’s written that have been turned into exceptional movies that definitely tore everyone’s hearts out; a.k.a. The Notebook and A Walk to Remember. However, in my honest opinion, his newest works don’t capture my heart as it used to before.K.A. Tucker’s style falls in the same category: the dramatic lifetime movie style filled with intense, raw and unapologetically unrefined stories, with a great amount of suspense on the side. There’s no dilly-dallying in Tucker’s writing style—exceptional, straightforward and eye-opening, and although [she] doesn’t go extreme lengths to the point of explicitness; sugarcoating is definitely not in her vocabulary."The mind, it can be a deceitful thing. But it is no match for the heart."Her characters are painfully realistic, from the main to the secondary characters. Each and every significant character mentioned will surely give you an emotional reaction. Burying Water is told in alternating POVs between Jesse and our ‘Jane Doe’ (Water), with mixes of flashback and present day chapters (just like in Bad Romeo by Leisa Rayven), which gives us the opportunity to explore not only the two main characters, but also various sides of the plot.Water’s character (pre-amnesia as ‘Alex’ and during) ignited so much feelings. She’s a smart woman who had hailed from an unfortunate childhood with dreams of a brighter future, but a wrong decision has led her to a disastrous marriage. After the tragic accident that resulted to her memory loss, Water didn’t wallow in a self-pity and continued to stay strong for her own sake. On the other hand, Jesse, our hero, is a character you’d definitely feel for. He’s a misunderstood young man who’s made wrong choices in life as the black sheep son of the town sheriff, but seeing him go through the tremendous heartbreak just broke me. He was a total sweetheart whom will make you swoon.K.A. Tucker’s take on their relationship was fantastic and beautifully written; both past and present, and bloomed wonderfully, despite how it seemed abrupt in the beginning. Jesse and Water had so much chemistry together, even in her “new” life. It’s passionate and intense, with hints of suspense, in either timeline which will keep you on the edge of your seat as your read on.“The truth is like that water: it doesn’t matter how hard you try to bury it; it’ll always find some way back to the surface.”Burying Water has captured my heart in many ways and every turn of a page packed an emotional punch and will render you speechless, and none of those cliché bullcrap that will make you hurt your eyes from all the rolling.If you haven’t tried anything from K.A. Tucker, I suggest you give this series a go. But let me warn you, again, this is no cliché novel and if that’s what you’re looking for, then I suggest you move on because you won’t find that here. However, if you’re willing to step out of your cliché romance comfort zone, let this series be the first on your list.

For a first book in a series, Burying Water certainly doesn’t disappoint. The story centers around Water (formerly Jane Doe) and Jesse. There is connection between the two that is evident to Water, but she cannot figure out why. Taken in by the grouchy Ginny Fitzgerald, Water is starting her life fresh. Though the two may not seem like a likely pair, Ginny and Water become a family of sorts. With no memories of the past or her tragic accident, she is forced to make decisions and choices as who she is now. Having someone in her life, such as Ginny, really gives her something tangible to hold onto. Not to mention, Ginny’s gruff personality makes for some lighthearted moments within a more serious book.Then there is Jesse. He is the boy next door that Ginny wants to stay away for herself and Water, but Water can’t help but feel drawn to him. In the flashback chapters, we discover bits and pieces of his story that help to understand why in the present he has so much pain, anger, and yes…love.As the tale unfolds, the pieces begin to come together for both the reader and the characters. The dynamic between all the players both intensifies as everything is laid out on the table. With every twist and turn, with every revelation and truth that is uncovered, the reader is witness to Water’s reawakening. It is truly an amazing thing that the author is able to do within the pages of this book. She delves into the way the mind works and shuts out the past in order to protect itself. She takes risks by going back and forth between both characters and the past and present. Truthfully, this is what really makes the story.The struggle with not knowing and desperate attempts of discover make Water who she is. In more ways than one, this book shows the strength and resilience of the characters. What a way to start a series!Audio Book Note: When you have the opportunity to have two perspectives in a book, it is always an added bonus when you have two narrators. Elizabeth Louise and Josh Goodman become Water and Jesse in this audio book. Their voices make the story come alive to a point that I don’t want the book to end. The way that these two speak the words so eloquently written by the author is perfect. Because the narrators capture the characters so well, there is emotion without being too over the top. There is a flow to the story that propels it forward. I really loved hearing these two together and hope that they will continue in the third and fourth books of the series.

I loved this book, it was by far my favourite of the series!

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K.A. Tucker is a new author to me and after reading the blurb I wasn't sure what to expect. This intrigued me from page one and was a gripping storyline. I loved the character's and the twists and turns on the journey with them. I enjoyed the writing style and it flowed easily.

Not the usual K.A. Tucker book but I loved it just the same. I have read every one of her books and they do not disappoint.

Ce livre est un de mes romans préférés. L'histoire est prenante, je n'ai pas pu le poser avant de l'avoir fini, et j'ai du lire la suite en quelques jours. Je me suis perdue dans les aventures de Water.