This was more than just a woman working in Alaska on a fishing ship. It was a realistic account of death, heartache and sheer determination to live despite her circumstances and continue to work in this industry. Would I ever do this? Absolutely not. It was a harsh account of her life and some of it realistically crude. It did have a romance that I was truly grateful for and I thought it was well written.
Thanks Backlit PR via NetGalley.

An emotional book to read.but l did enjoy it. I learnt a lot about the dangers of the sea. There was a lot of excitement and good description. The characters were intriguing and interesting. I do recommend that this book be read .

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this was an ok read. i hoped to see more of it but it unfortunately lacked a lot of what i was looking for.

Mack Carter craves adventure and when he hears about how much money there is in crab fishing, he leaves his crappy life behind and heads up north to Alaska. He befriends Nels Pearson who teaches him everything about crab fishing, from the bottom rung up to the captain’s chair. They form an unbreakable bond and a life-long friendship. Through hard work, heartbreak, tragic events, and the dangerous waters of the Bering Sea, Mack, Nels, and Nels’ young daughter Faith navigate and thrive as a family unit. Not even death can separate these three. When Faith insists on being treated like an equal, Mack agrees. She’s lived through it all and can do anything on a fishing vessel that any man can do, but what happens when love sweeps her off her feet? Can she find balance for all her loves (fishing, family, and romance), or will she be forced into choosing one over the other?

Releasing the Catch is a heart-wrenching adventure story I couldn’t stop reading. It reels you in hook, line, and sinker. I connected with the characters right away, especially Faith. The sheer amount of death she must deal with broke my heart over and over. While the struggles she faces in her youth create a strong woman later on, her wounds never fully heal. This part of her personality is not only authentic but bonds Faith with the reader. Jeny Heckman is a brilliant writer and her ability to draw the reader in is evident in her descriptive narration. I’ve never been on a commercial fishing boat but after reading Releasing the Catch, I’m ready to give it a go. The intricate ins and outs of crab fishing are detailed with precision in Releasing the Catch. Well done to Jeny Heckman for all the research she did for this book. Releasing the Catch is a must-read for adventure fans. If you like strong female characters, you’ll love Releasing the Catch. An emotional story about taking risks, family, and fishing, Releasing the Catch is a must-read.

Disclaimer: I read this in Kindle Unlimited CA.

My Rating: 5+ stars