The Final Target by Nora Roberts


She survived the death of her parents. She survived a brutal attack. Can she survive again? 

Arden Bowie is an up and coming author when a "fan" develops a sick obsession that leads to a traumatic assault in her own home. After nearly five years of healing and a new home in the pacific northwest, Arden is finally settled in. She has friends, family nearby, and even the blossom of a special someone in her life. But her attacker has not forgotten her and his obsession has only grown stronger. When he gets released, Arden has to decide if she will let the fear define her or take back her life. 

Nora Roberts is like the Ann M. Martin of my adulthood. I typically devour her books, so I was a disappointed when this one felt a little bland for me. Maybe it's a product of how prolific she is, or that I read both her and her JD Robb alter ego, but her characters and situations are starting to feel a bit redundant. I appreciate a strong woman lead, but Arden didn't seem strong so much as flat. Joe and Jamie (and Zorro) were probably the most likable characters, and there was more house development than character development. It was drawn out in places that didn't need the length and rushed in places that needed more depth. 

Overall, a solid read, but definitely not Nora at her best. 

The Final Target: ★★★

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