Book Review: Prowl by Colleen Coble (The Sanctuary #2)

Prowl by Colleen Coble
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I really wanted to like this one. The Sanctuary is my favorite place to be, and the characters almost feel like family now, but the second installment in The Sanctuary series was disappointing. Don’t get me wrong: the mystery is gripping and ties well with the first book, but there’s far too much repetition of facts, and the same mishaps keep happening. The uniqueness of a predator attack or ambush loses its edge when the premise is reused over and over again.

On top of that, the romance between Blake and Paradise felt overdone. They’re kissing constantly even in the middle of grave danger which quickly became frustrating. It’s hard to stay invested in the suspense when every other paragraph is interrupted by another kiss.

Am I still invested in the series? Yes. I love the mystery and the refuge setting, but the close‑door romance and redundant plotlines make this installment a hard pass. I do, however, recommend the audiobook over other formats. The narrator, Karen Peakes, knows exactly what she’s doing, and her delivery of voices and emotions is so good it elevates the entire experience.

Thanks to Thomas Nelson Fiction, Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio, and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

2.75/5⭐️.

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