I did not finish reading the novel as I didn't enjoy the story line. However the book was well written

Thank you netgalley and the publisher’s for giving me the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I understand Teens make dumb decisions but this dumb? Ay Dios mio.

I received this ARC through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review!

Ive posted a full review on Goodreads, I'm looking forward to reading more from this author

This was already released I really enjoyed re-reading it. I loved the cover

My thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really, truly wanted to like this book but it just fell flat for me in a number of ways. I get that teenagers sometimes make bad decisions but it drives me crazy when characters continuously make ridiculous choices but somehow magically get out ahead. It just feels unrealistic and pulls me out of the story. I kept hoping it would get better but the plot eventually devolved into an overly complicated mystery-ish thing that made less sense the more I read.
The writing overall was good, I just didn’t particularly enjoy the way the characters interacted with each other and all the unnecessary drama of the teenage angst. It just… wasn't for me.

Sadly this book was archived before I could download to read it. It has been added to my TBR and I’ll keep an eye out for it again in the future or at my local library.

Untraceable – S.R. Johannes

16-year-old Grace has lived in the Smokies all her life, patrolling with her forest ranger father who taught her about wildlife, tracking, and wilderness survival.
cover66266-mediumWhen her dad goes missing on a routine patrol, Grace refuses to believe he’s dead and fights the town authorities, tribal officials, and nature to find him.

One day, while out tracking clues, Grace is rescued from danger by Mo, a hot guy with an intoxicating accent and a secret. As her feelings between him and her ex-boyfriend get muddled, Grace travels deep into the wilderness to escape and find her father.

Along the way, Grace learns terrible secrets that sever relationships and lives. Soon she’s enmeshed in a web of conspiracy, deception, and murder. And it’s going to take a lot more than a

compass and a motorcycle (named Lucifer) for this kick-butting heroine to save everything she loves.

Readthisreadthisreadthisreadthis!

Massive ‘I can’t be bothered to read’ stint over. Hello extremely hot British summer. Hello, lets sit in the garden and get lost in a book weather. Hello Untraceable!

So, first hour of this book I was a little bored. I was half tempted to put it down and not pick it back up again, but the more I read… the more I wanted to read on. It probably took me like, a good month to get through this but once it FINALLY had me hooked, it was a great read. I can’t wait to read the next one now.

Grace was badass. The ability to navigate through the wilderness, the determination to find her father, her heartwarming love for nature and bears. The cliche love triangle was a bit of a pain, but I can get over that for the captivating read. It kept me guessing all throughout with a ‘is he alive’ or ‘is he dead?’ there was very almost even a leaky eye towards the very end of this book!

I received a free ARC of this book via NetGalley and would like to thank S.R. Johannes and Coleman & Stott.

When I first started reading this book I thought yeah this is for me, by 20% I was like kill me now of boredom but the last 20% kinda caught my attention. Due to this, I would only give the book 1 and a half stars.

Grace has grown up in the Smoky Mountains her whole life.
When her father unexpectedly disappears with no trace she becomes obsessed with trying to track what has happened. Will she uncover the truth or will she find something more sinister than she could ever have ever imagined?

I seriously thought of DNF'n this book as it was really starting to bore the life from me, not only was it completely far-fetched I couldn't really connect with any of the characters. Did I hate it? Funnily enough no, that's why I skim read it until about 80% where it sort of caught my attention again which brings me internal turmoil if I should read book 2 or not because I actually want to know what bloody happens!

I can't say I hated Grace, she made me laugh at points as she could be pretty witty and I must admit that if my dad went missing I would literally scale every corner of the world until I found out what happened to him but she's a little more obsessive than others. For instance the Cheeto's bag... yeah a CHEETOS BAG! Seriously girl? Put that nasty ass rubbish in the bin. She also made me laugh she referred to her mum by her first name, I also do this to annoy my dear mother and it works a charm each and every time!

I didn't really connect with any the characters, I did have a little soft spot for Mo but it still made me wonder why the hell was a 17 year old just living in a forest? Just running around like a regular ole Bear Grylls in his little man made hut, could you call it a hut? Pretty sure we had gang huts better than this when I was younger. Wyn also, he seemed a little cutie but at the end, I actually wanted to punch him in the face!

The plot was literally insane, like why would you murder people for it. I get poaching is a big thing and people are ignorant to the fact that it happens so it was probably a smart idea to bring it to the attention of young readers, especially nowadays as younger people are more into looking into ways to save and improve the planet.

Will I read the second book? I don't know, just now I kinda want to start it because it's driving me insane, I want to know what happened to certain characters but yeah, I might forget about it as most it fell pretty flat and I would feel bummed if I had to pay for the second installment and it falls the same.

"Mary, can I help you with something? Or are you just browsing?"

This book was one of the first I requested from NetGalley and although it didn't sound like my cup of tea I requested it anyway to get on the NetGalley ladder. I couldn't have been more wrong. This book was extremely powerful and enticing and I should have picked this up loads sooner than I actually did. Grace is such a strong female lead and reminds me of other strong female characters I loved like Celaena from ToG and the way I connected to her was astounding. The journey she takes to find her father that went missing and claimed to be dead, but she did not believe it and decided to take matters into her own hands. Along the way, she meets a boy who she then starts to like and learns how far people are willing to go for some change which was a really interesting thing to read. Despite all the extreme measures and difficulties she faced, Grace believed in herself and never gave up on the search of her father. The ending was brilliant because there is far more to the story than I could have expected but I am excited to read the next book to find out what happens to Grace next.

The cover wasn't the best, in my opinion, but I did like the way she's looking through the trees. The blurb, however, was very good at grabbing my interest.

The main character Grace is a strong lead. We learn that she is searching for her father who is presumed dead after going missing. Grace does not believe that her father is dead and goes out in search for him. On this adventure, she meets Mo. He's interesting and realistic.

Grace get's caught up in a number of situations and there are some bits which are a little gruesome but it makes for a good read. Overall, I enjoyed this book and liked the story.

This is an YA thriller that takes place in the Smokey Mountains. I love the Smokies. I spent every summer there growing up. It has a special place in my heart.
Grace gets stuck in a love triangle, conspiracies and has to deal with a murder. It's an exciting premise but I wish it was more in depth. I did love the cover!

This book was given by NetGalley and the publisher for a fair & honest review.

I love a good mystery, and I loved the strong female protagonist. Sometimes, I felt it was reaching a bit since it seemed every clue was about her father, but I see how it worked for the story.I would read another book by this author.

Thank you to NetGalley for my copy of this novel.

<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13086226-untraceable" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Untraceable (The Nature of Grace, #1)" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1321979366m/13086226.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13086226-untraceable">Untraceable</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5235537.S_R_Johannes">S.R. Johannes</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1741732571">3 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This turned out to be a decent book. It started out strong but slowed down drastically. The last quarter of the book picked up again. I loved the characters and thought they were developed well. I just need to learn not to read something that is going to make me cry like a baby before I go work!
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I loved this book. There is romance and suspense, what a perfect blend. The characters are likable and you find yourself rooting for Mo. I only wish the book and sequels were more easy to find.

This is an excellent book. This is book one of the Nature of Grace series. The book starts off with Grace searching for her father who has gone missing. Even after everyone has given up she depends on the survival skills her father taught her to keep looking for him. Grace is a strong, funny and not afraid to get her hands dirty. She is a wonderful role model because she comes across as real. This book is a page turner and I could not put it down!!

I am blown away with this book. The writing, the characters, the plot. Wow, it was truly a wonderful read. I especially love the plot. There were so many twists and turns, it made it hard to predict the ending. I really enjoyed the balanced blend of romance and action in this book. The romance wasn't too overpowering and the action bits were boring or long, so I think the author did a great job with this book. I can't wait to start reading book 2. I highly recommend this book to fans of romance, YA, suspense and mystery.

Untraceable Provides Suspenseful Questions

Let's be honest, I requested this book from NetGalley because thrillers seem to be up and coming in the young adult arena and UNTRACEABLE leads the way. A unique, well-written story about Grace, who uses her tracking skills to find her missing father.

Danger lurks at every turn, and the secrets she needs to uncover can’t all be found in the woods. Grace refuses to give up even though she gets no support from those around her. She is determined that her father is still alive and she is going to find him. She meets Mo who helps her uncover things she did not know about the forest.

When she runs into two suspicious-looking hunters, Grace pulls a thread that unravels a mystery that runs farther and deeper than she realizes. And somewhere in the middle of it, should be her father. But is he dead or alive?

Everyone tells her he’s dead and she needs to move on, but Grace listens to her gut. She meets dead end after dead end. Is she in denial? Or could her father still be out there? And will she manage to stay alive to find out the truth?

A must-read, fast-paced, heart-racing thriller that will pull you in and not let go until the last page.