Bev Prescott

I really liked the book a lot. I think Bev did a tremendous job of presenting a story revolving around a tough issue.

This isn't a romance and shouldn't be gone into with that expectation. This is a book dealing with a very dark time in a family's life. The main character, Meghan, grabbed me and wouldn't let me go. I couldn't get her out of my head. There aren't many books that have characters that I respond to like that.

The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that there were way too many places where the editing team dropped the ball. Most are smallish things that most likely won't bother most people. Unfortunately for me, I'm one of those readers who is pulled out of the story over the smallest things. So, to me, I was ticked that typos or inconsistencies were missed.

Bottom line for me is this: the author told a difficult story in an engaging and moving way. If you're looking for a darker book that's not easy to predict (I was right on some things and wrong on some) and deals with serious issues, read this one. And then think about it for a bit.… (altro)

Wow. Bev Prescott kicked ass on this book. I haven't read her first book but I've read her middle two and I'm going to tell you that she's definitely found her niche. I'm still not 100% sure how to classify 2 Degrees but it's an eco-thriller, cli-fic, gritty and dark - but still with a bit of hope in there.

The protagonist, Sharon, is flawed and strong, and doing the best she can. I couldn't help but cheer for her. A few things that I want to be sure to mention are the sweet-ass inventions Bev came up with - particularly those dealing with transportation. The Icarus vest? I freaking want one!

While there is a loving relationship at the center of the book, this is not a romance. It's got plenty of blood and guts and hurting people physically, but there's no wooing or snuggling or any of that. Which I really like.

Bev knows her shit when it comes to the environment and that certainly comes through. But she's not beating us over the head with warnings or scientific facts. What she does is give us a glimpse into one possible future and how one determined woman does everything she can to save her wife and, just maybe, the world.

OH! I forgot to mention how incredibly diverse the 2 Degrees cast of characters is. I wish more authors paid attention to making their book-worlds as diverse as our real world.… (altro)