Blackberry Winter

Well Done Mrs. Jio

Sarah Jio's writing is so wonderful, the bond you feel with her characters and the great stories behind them, "Blackberry Winter" is no exception. Such a great story of loss, love, overcoming the unthinkable and searching for truth.

I felt such compassion for both Charles and Vera and wish that things would have been different for them. The devastation that each endured was heart wrenching.

Some parts of the novel were a little predictable but I still loved the mystery. This is a very fast read. You will not want to put it down until the last page is turned and then you will want to begin it again.

9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

A Wonderful Novel

Sarah Jio has done it again. Her stories are wonderfully written. She has quickly become one of my favorite authors. Blackberry Winter will not disapoint. It had my attention from the first page and I'll be thinking about these characters long into the future.

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

In Seattle, 1933 and 2011, late winter snowstorms happen on the

In Seattle, 1933 and 2011, late winter snowstorms happen on the same day , thus beginning a story of two women whose lives seem to intersect in many different ways.

In 1933, Vera Ray goes off to clean hotel rooms, kissing her three year old son good-bye, hoping he'll be fine sleeping in his bed alone in their apartment. But when she returns, her precious son is missing. She can't seem to find anyone who cares or who can help her. We learn more about how she found herself in these circumstances as the story progresses.

In 2011, Claire is trying to survive the loss of her newborn son and her failing marriage. Her job as a news reporter sends her on the trail of Vera and her son, Daniel.

Sarah Jio has constructed a story full of mystery and emotion about mother love, and family relationships. Her characters quickly become very real as the story develops. A wonderful book that is very difficult once you start reading and become more and more involved. A great 'feel good' book in conclusion!

3 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

A Must Read!!

Loved this book from the very beginning. Sarah Jio is my favorite Author. I recommend all of her other books too.

3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

My Favorite Book Of 2012...

This is the second book I've read by Sarah Jio , the first one being The Violets of March, which I really liked, and I must say Sarah Jio has done it again with "Blackberry Winter." Interesting its title is from a late-season, cold-weather phenomenon.

Seattle, 1933. Single mother Vera Ray kisses her three-year-old son, Daniel, goodnight and departs to work the night-shift at a local hotel. She emerges to discover that a May-Day snow has blanketed the city, and that her son has vanished. Outside, she finds his beloved teddy bear lying face-down on an icy street, the snow covering up any trace of his tracks, or the perpetrator's.

Seattle, 2010. Seattle Herald reporter Claire Aldridge, assigned to cover the May "Blackberry Winter" storm, that happened on the same day as in 1933. She learns of an unsolved abduction that happened on this day in 1933, and vows to unearth the truth. In the process, she finds that she and Vera may be linked in unexpected ways..

"Blackberry Winter" is a book that draws the reader right into the story from page one as the "icy wind seeped through the floorboards and I shivered...." It is a story of sadness, maternal love and a mystery that happened 80 years earlier, and is beautifully told, exploring the past to find the satisfying conclusion to the mystery of many years ago.

This was a fast and emotional read, I didn't want to put the book down until the last page and than I didn't want it to end, I wanted more... but like the old saying goes: "All good things must come to an end!"

I will be reading more of Sarah Jio's books. I liked this one so much I awarded it 5*****

3 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Q

Very good. Very smooth uread.

2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Enjoyable book

I enjoyed this book a lot. I liked the parallel storyline. It was easy to relate to Claire and what she was going through. It was pretty easy to guess what happened to Daniel early on, but it didn't really affect my interest in the story. That just made me want to read faster. I recommend this book to those that like love stories without any steamy sex scenes. And there wasn't any swearing! I am sure I will read other books bt this author.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

I loved this book! One of the best I have read this year! A re

I loved this book! One of the best I have read this year! A real page turner. The author brought the characters to life, and I could feel their emotions through her words. Mystery and romance were weaved beautifully, without fluff. I would definitely recommend this book, and I look forward to reading more Joi books.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Wonderful story!

I just loved this book. I normally do not like a book that jumps back and forth between the past and the present, but this one did not bother me. I totally understand why the author wrote this way and it was due to the massive story line. Great book! I could not put it down. I highly recommend it.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

First time reading this author. fab,fab,fab. This was truly a g

First time reading this author. fab,fab,fab. This was truly a great story.The only book that I cried( Happy tears)at the end. you really must read

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

A BIG FARCE

Got the sample and did expect to buy this book...but the sample contained no book pages to read. Only had reviews and forward of book. How can you even begin to call what this contains a "sample" of the book??? Really unable to rate but had to hit a star in order to submit.

1 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

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Sounds so touching should i read it or should i not read it, i aimost cried when i was reading the reviews i hope that Clarie solves the mystery of Veras missing son Daniel

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

WHATS UP?

Says 2.99 but then 9.99 on purchase tab? Afraid to buy.

1 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

Great sample...not!

Great sample if you only want to read the reviews and title page. Come on B & N give readers a little credit. If its good we will buy it ,but 11 pages of reviews telling me how great it is followed by a title page is pathetic.

1 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

Sara Jio's 3rd book is just as great as the other two!

Beautifully written as all her books. Must read!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Recommend

Nice read.

Good Read

This is a nice, quick read. The plot ties together well.

Anthony

:*( some way to start a day.....

Cathrine

I dont think that this relationship is gonna work out because my grandmother died and i came to u first to talk but when i came to u i didnt get an answer from u till like 50 years later i replyed back and u didnt answer at all what im trying to say is i never know when u get on and so i can never talk to u mabey we just wasnt ment to be together i dont want to break your heart or any thing but i no that i am already i should have been clear more when i asked u who harmony was because i thought that there was two anthonys but no there wasnt i was just very stupid to think that there was to anthonys cause there wasnt u were just playing me i was talking to harmony yesturday and she was like yes she was going out with an anthony that eyes can change color and i almost cried but i didnt its not ok to cheat on somebody that loved u and think that u can get away with it that easly but no it does not work like that u lied to me and thought it was ok i dont no why i asked u to me my boyfriend i nthe first place:( wow all i have to say is im breaking up with u :'(

LOVED IT!

Couldn't put it down, good read! Immediately went to B&N Shop to look for another Sarah Jio.