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The Challenge
In this thrilling novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel, a small community is tested when their children go missing while exploring a dangerous local peak, forcing them to band together during the crisis.
Fishtail, Montana, is home to Anne and Pitt Pollock, local royalty, high school sweethearts, and owners of the successful Pollock ranch. The sprawling foothills of the Beartooth Mountains surround the town, overlooking the Pollocks’ property and the nearby ranch belonging to Bill and Pattie Brown. The two couples have known each other since childhood.
Their sons Peter Pollock and Matt Brown are also the best of friends. When they and two other local kids meet Juliet Marshall, new to town after her parents’ bitter divorce, the five of them are soon inseparable, spending their summer days swimming, horseback riding, hiking, and fishing.
But one August afternoon, their latest adventure takes a dangerous turn—and quickly escalates into a battle for survival—when they find themselves trapped on Granite Peak. Fear reverberates through the town as their parents grow ever more desperate to hear word that their children have been found. They must place their own trials aside amid a massive search-and-rescue operation. As they come to lean on one another for support, a media frenzy ensues, heightening tensions and testing some already fragile relationships.
In the aftermath of this one fateful event, devastating secrets are revealed, new love appears on the horizon, and families are forced to reconsider what they once held dear. In The Challenge, Danielle Steel deftly weaves a story that is a portrait of courage and a striking tale of the bonds of love and family.
Fishtail, Montana, is home to Anne and Pitt Pollock, local royalty, high school sweethearts, and owners of the successful Pollock ranch. The sprawling foothills of the Beartooth Mountains surround the town, overlooking the Pollocks’ property and the nearby ranch belonging to Bill and Pattie Brown. The two couples have known each other since childhood.
Their sons Peter Pollock and Matt Brown are also the best of friends. When they and two other local kids meet Juliet Marshall, new to town after her parents’ bitter divorce, the five of them are soon inseparable, spending their summer days swimming, horseback riding, hiking, and fishing.
But one August afternoon, their latest adventure takes a dangerous turn—and quickly escalates into a battle for survival—when they find themselves trapped on Granite Peak. Fear reverberates through the town as their parents grow ever more desperate to hear word that their children have been found. They must place their own trials aside amid a massive search-and-rescue operation. As they come to lean on one another for support, a media frenzy ensues, heightening tensions and testing some already fragile relationships.
In the aftermath of this one fateful event, devastating secrets are revealed, new love appears on the horizon, and families are forced to reconsider what they once held dear. In The Challenge, Danielle Steel deftly weaves a story that is a portrait of courage and a striking tale of the bonds of love and family.
272 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 16, 2022
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Danielle Steel
867 books16.5k followersDanielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world's bestselling authors, with almost a billion copies of her novels sold. Her many international bestsellers include All That Glitters, Royal, Daddy's Girls, The Wedding Dress, The Numbers Game, Moral Compass, Spy, and other highly acclaimed novels. She is also the author of His Bright Light, the story of her son Nick Traina's life and death; A Gift of Hope, a memoir of her work with the homeless; Expect a Miracle, a book of her favorite quotations for inspiration and comfort; Pure Joy, about the dogs she and her family have loved; and the children's books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood.
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August 22, 2022
Seven kids lost on a mountain; this storyline had so much potential and I liked it but the writing just didn't do it justice.
February 27, 2023
Yikes...
Danielle Steel is like that annoying friend that talks too much. You want to shake her and say "Just fucking spit it out already
I do believe Ms Steel's favorite word is important, and it was used 3 times in one paragraph. Which only enforces my belief that her books never see a copy editor (because if that was the case, her books would go from novels to short stories. )
My big issue with this book is that this book shouldn't be called Challenge, sure the kids were in danger but the author didn't explore the actual drama that should be addressed.. I mean how many stories has she written about unhappy marriages? the book was extremely bland and it was so incredibly predictable.
and another huge issue with the book, who actually fucks someone 6 weeks after their husband died of cancer? And was going on and on about all the different places they had sex? A new low for DS.
Don't read this.
Danielle Steel is like that annoying friend that talks too much. You want to shake her and say "Just fucking spit it out already
I do believe Ms Steel's favorite word is important, and it was used 3 times in one paragraph. Which only enforces my belief that her books never see a copy editor (because if that was the case, her books would go from novels to short stories. )
My big issue with this book is that this book shouldn't be called Challenge, sure the kids were in danger but the author didn't explore the actual drama that should be addressed.. I mean how many stories has she written about unhappy marriages? the book was extremely bland and it was so incredibly predictable.
and another huge issue with the book, who actually fucks someone 6 weeks after their husband died of cancer? And was going on and on about all the different places they had sex? A new low for DS.
Don't read this.
April 8, 2024
I read this needing a break from some heavy non fiction, a choice when I couldn't access my document of next to read books, which always helps with the right decision. Although on my TBR, this book was no good, and I'm glad it was only a short one.
Robotic narration, repetitive narrative, wooden dialogue. All the things which I'm afraid I am associating with this author these days.
A picnic in the bush on horseback, teenagers go missing. All the families involved have their back stories quickly 'told' to us - this is where the author fails time and time again - regarding geography, wealth, family, marital status and sexual exploits.
Some unexpected and boring messy relationships, unlikely obsessive all day lovemaking (why does she always do this), with an ending seemingly focusing on a character not much involved throughout. This story was just a list of characters to throw into a greater whole, with not a lot of care or attention in the process.
I listened to this book via the Hoopla platform and my public library.
1.5 ⭐️
Robotic narration, repetitive narrative, wooden dialogue. All the things which I'm afraid I am associating with this author these days.
A picnic in the bush on horseback, teenagers go missing. All the families involved have their back stories quickly 'told' to us - this is where the author fails time and time again - regarding geography, wealth, family, marital status and sexual exploits.
Some unexpected and boring messy relationships, unlikely obsessive all day lovemaking (why does she always do this), with an ending seemingly focusing on a character not much involved throughout. This story was just a list of characters to throw into a greater whole, with not a lot of care or attention in the process.
I listened to this book via the Hoopla platform and my public library.
1.5 ⭐️
August 28, 2022
First half was very good...last half was all about affairs and relationships.... weird ending.
November 11, 2022
“Anger is just a cover for fear,”; do we really expect life to be easy, fair, and full or everything rainbows and unicorns? The mountain in this book is definitely a metaphor, and the last page solidifies that.
“Beth wondered if the real challenge had been the mountain or just life, or were they one in the same? She hadn’t figured it out yet. Maybe she never would. Life was like the mountain. Ever challenging, frightening at times, dangerous, exciting, deceptive, alluring, with hidden crevasses and ravines. And then at last, you went home, with the memories and victories that you have survived it.”….
My first book by Danielle Steel, and I can’t say anything bad about it. It definitely mixed many stories in one, like those movies that involve 8 stories in one. The fear is real, and being alone is the epitome of it all in this story. The anger we get from life, love and happiness taken away from us leaves us more vulnerable than we want to admit. Strength comes in many styles, and you never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have!
“Beth wondered if the real challenge had been the mountain or just life, or were they one in the same? She hadn’t figured it out yet. Maybe she never would. Life was like the mountain. Ever challenging, frightening at times, dangerous, exciting, deceptive, alluring, with hidden crevasses and ravines. And then at last, you went home, with the memories and victories that you have survived it.”….
My first book by Danielle Steel, and I can’t say anything bad about it. It definitely mixed many stories in one, like those movies that involve 8 stories in one. The fear is real, and being alone is the epitome of it all in this story. The anger we get from life, love and happiness taken away from us leaves us more vulnerable than we want to admit. Strength comes in many styles, and you never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have!
September 17, 2022
I read several other bad reviews for this book, but I enjoyed reading it. Yes, Danielle Steel does repeat herself many times in the book, but I guess she is driving home her point. There was a lot of sex in this book which was a new low for her, but I guess she is trying to stay up with the times.
This book takes place in Montana and the reader meets several families who are friends. Their children all get along. Unfortunately the kids get lost on a mountain and have to fight to survive. The rest of the book is about their lives during the rest of the summer. Favorite characters were Anne, Pitt, and Peter.
This book takes place in Montana and the reader meets several families who are friends. Their children all get along. Unfortunately the kids get lost on a mountain and have to fight to survive. The rest of the book is about their lives during the rest of the summer. Favorite characters were Anne, Pitt, and Peter.
August 9, 2022
The Challenge by Danielle Steel is an engaging story. Fishtail, Montana is a small town that is perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors and a laidback lifestyle. There is horseback riding, swimming, hiking, rock climbing, and so much more. There are friendly neighbors who watch out for each other. In the first couple of chapters, we get to meet the various characters. There are adults and teenagers as well as a six-year-old (it will take time to keep the characters straight). I thought the characters were realistic and relatable. I enjoyed the beautiful descriptions of Montana. I like Danielle Steel’s engaging writing style. She draws the reader into the story and keeps them hooked. The Challenge is about more than seven kids getting stuck on Granite Peak. It is a story about friendships, family, loss, heartache, and love. We get to see how the kids being lost on the mountain impacts the families and the aftermath. The time the kids were lost on the mountain affected each person differently. I found the second half of the book is more compelling than the first. I really wish the author had included an epilogue (say a year after the book ended). The Challenge is a book that captures your full attention, so you are unaware of what is going on around you (and you get annoyed when someone interrupts you). Life is full of challenges. Some of them are small and other are life threatening. In this book, we get to see how the characters react to a large challenge. Each decision we make takes us down a different path. Our choices affect others in our lives. The story does contain foul language and intimate relations (just to let you know). I enjoyed The Challenge, and I was sorry when I finished it. It was interesting to see how each families story turned out. The Challenge is a compelling tale with firm friends, trail troubles, a big bear, a serious search and rescue, parent disputes, a troubled teen, and rocky relationships.
August 25, 2022
This was the most disappointing Danielle Steel book I have read. When you get to the end of the book, and you have to reread the ending because you are sure you must have missed something, you know the story went flat.
This book starts out focusing on the teenagers of the town of Fishtail. From here, I thought it would lead into their lives as they grew up. No-it went on to describe their parents in more detail than was needed. It went on and on. Sex had to be thrown in a couple times.
By the end of the book, I really did not care about any of the cast of characters, and was actually glad when the book ended. I read all of Danielle Steel's books as soon as they are released, and was sad to have this be so blah.
This book starts out focusing on the teenagers of the town of Fishtail. From here, I thought it would lead into their lives as they grew up. No-it went on to describe their parents in more detail than was needed. It went on and on. Sex had to be thrown in a couple times.
By the end of the book, I really did not care about any of the cast of characters, and was actually glad when the book ended. I read all of Danielle Steel's books as soon as they are released, and was sad to have this be so blah.
July 26, 2022
Danielle Steel’s latest book is my 45th book I have read of hers. The Challenge takes place in Fishtail, Montana. Tom and Beth and their daughter, Juliet live in NYC. Tom decides he wants a change and ups and moves to Montana. He finds life there so much simpler, less stress. He loves it there. He leaves Beth and Juliet behind. Juliet comes to visit her dad and sees why he loves it. She meets new friends, etc. The kids go on a hiking adventure and has quite the scare. This book is all about love, friendships, living life up the fullest. Danielle knows how to pull on your heartstrings!! This book kept me up late at night when my thumb was recovering from surgery. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this early release in exchange for my honest review. To be published August 2022.
August 21, 2022
Put it down. Don’t waste your time.
This book is NOT about survival or the challenge the kids face or anything! There’s like 30 pages about them getting stuck in the mountain. Boooooo! I want a survival story LIKE THE COVER AND BLURB ADVERTISES.
Otherwise, it’s an extremely bland and boring plot where everything was incredibly predictable and with some extremely vanilla sex. Like I know it’s Danielle Steele and all and it’s ultimately my fault for getting my hopes up, but I thought this was would be different. And this is coming from me who LOVES reading books written for 45 year old women!!
I would really only recommend this book to people who are stupid and don’t like challenging books and really just want to pretend they enjoy reading.
This book is NOT about survival or the challenge the kids face or anything! There’s like 30 pages about them getting stuck in the mountain. Boooooo! I want a survival story LIKE THE COVER AND BLURB ADVERTISES.
Otherwise, it’s an extremely bland and boring plot where everything was incredibly predictable and with some extremely vanilla sex. Like I know it’s Danielle Steele and all and it’s ultimately my fault for getting my hopes up, but I thought this was would be different. And this is coming from me who LOVES reading books written for 45 year old women!!
I would really only recommend this book to people who are stupid and don’t like challenging books and really just want to pretend they enjoy reading.
July 26, 2022
The Challenge
Danielle Steel
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The beginning of this story was absolutely a great way to start it because it kept my interest until the rescue! Then after that it showed reality of what people deal with, this book doesn’t have fake plots, this book showed the truth of what families deal with on a daily basis
Danielle Steel
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The beginning of this story was absolutely a great way to start it because it kept my interest until the rescue! Then after that it showed reality of what people deal with, this book doesn’t have fake plots, this book showed the truth of what families deal with on a daily basis
September 10, 2022
Thank you Pan Macmillan for sending us a copy to read and review.
During one summer, a group of teenagers wander into the forest and go missing.
In a small town in Montana, friends who grew up together add a new friend into their lives.
On an adventure that leads to danger puts the whole town into chaos.
When they are found, everyone involved is affected.
Devastating secrets are revealed, major changes happen and a community comes together.
The first half had promise and the second half was pointless to the beginning.
Yes, the seven children got lost on the mountain but where was the drama that should have been explored in the storyline.
They disappeared very quickly, then got found and the rest of the story was about relationships and love and not much to do with the children at all.
It had so much potential but lacked realism.
It also had too many characters, there was not enough time to really develop each one and hear their story, you were not invited into their brief lives.
The premise is a good idea, it could have really been fleshed out and given the justice the idea deserved.
Some very far fetched information was thrown in and some moments of unrealistic themes.
An ok read that would have been better as a novella.
During one summer, a group of teenagers wander into the forest and go missing.
In a small town in Montana, friends who grew up together add a new friend into their lives.
On an adventure that leads to danger puts the whole town into chaos.
When they are found, everyone involved is affected.
Devastating secrets are revealed, major changes happen and a community comes together.
The first half had promise and the second half was pointless to the beginning.
Yes, the seven children got lost on the mountain but where was the drama that should have been explored in the storyline.
They disappeared very quickly, then got found and the rest of the story was about relationships and love and not much to do with the children at all.
It had so much potential but lacked realism.
It also had too many characters, there was not enough time to really develop each one and hear their story, you were not invited into their brief lives.
The premise is a good idea, it could have really been fleshed out and given the justice the idea deserved.
Some very far fetched information was thrown in and some moments of unrealistic themes.
An ok read that would have been better as a novella.
August 14, 2022
I haven’t read a Danielle Steel book in over thirty years. With three books of hers on my TBR pile I decided to read all three in a row to get a feel for her writing now. The Challenge is almost two separate stories. It first introduces you to five families. Four have boys that are 14 and best friends living in a very small town in Montana. The fifth family is in the process of divorce and has a daughter the same age. Her dad has relocated to Fishtail and she is there for some summer weeks. The five with two other siblings get lost on a mountain and need to survive till they can be rescued. The second half of the book follows what happens to the families in the months afterwards.
This is interesting general fiction. There is first love, new relationships, break-ups and dealing with loss. Some families got more attention but I felt I knew everyone and cared what happened to them. Sometime with authors that are older I catch things that aren’t current or up to date and that is not an issue with Steel. I think the only mistake that stood out to me is the families all go to Yellowstone at the end of summer. She has them renting out large tents. If she meant inside the park that isn’t something you can do. (There are lodges, cabins, hotels and then bring your own whatever campgrounds.) It is a minor thing but it made me smile and think she hasn’t probably been there. Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballentine, for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
This is interesting general fiction. There is first love, new relationships, break-ups and dealing with loss. Some families got more attention but I felt I knew everyone and cared what happened to them. Sometime with authors that are older I catch things that aren’t current or up to date and that is not an issue with Steel. I think the only mistake that stood out to me is the families all go to Yellowstone at the end of summer. She has them renting out large tents. If she meant inside the park that isn’t something you can do. (There are lodges, cabins, hotels and then bring your own whatever campgrounds.) It is a minor thing but it made me smile and think she hasn’t probably been there. Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballentine, for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
December 5, 2022
Touching Story
4 1/2 stars
I really enjoyed this book. It is pure Danielle steel. This one has lots of fabulous characters like most of Danielle‘s stories.
I love the contrast between urban life and rural life. I enjoyed how the first half of the book brought everyone together to handle an emergency in the mountains.
Unfortunately, the second half of the book was more like a typical love story and who is cheating on whom, etc.
Overall it was a very good story and fell short of being great.
I recommend.
4 1/2 stars
I really enjoyed this book. It is pure Danielle steel. This one has lots of fabulous characters like most of Danielle‘s stories.
I love the contrast between urban life and rural life. I enjoyed how the first half of the book brought everyone together to handle an emergency in the mountains.
Unfortunately, the second half of the book was more like a typical love story and who is cheating on whom, etc.
Overall it was a very good story and fell short of being great.
I recommend.
October 23, 2022
Typical Danielle Steel, although it wasn't so much the "glitzy" lifestyles of the rich and famous (although there was definitely wealth present). There were a couple characters that I was able to predict what would happen later on in the story, and one that came out of nowhere! If you like Danielle Steel, I would say read this one - not spectacular, but not bad. 5 out of 10.
November 2, 2022
This book was a mess. I’ve never read Danielle Steel before and don’t think I will venture into her novels again. The writing was lackluster with droning narrative. Literally, that’s all the book was: narrative with no clear narrator. Despite the extensive amount of narrative the characters and their adventures were flat and lacked any personality. Events occurred with no buildup or backstory or description… despite the sheer number of sentences. It was similar to reading a play-by-play. There was no feeling or depth to what could have been an amazing adventure story. An amazing adventure story, except the climax (very anti-climatic) occurred halfway through the novel with the second half was an extensive epilogue.
July 31, 2022
This was definitely one of the better Danielle Steel books I've read in some time. I swear someone else must be writing some of the crappier ones. The story centers around several families in a small town in Montana whose lives become entwined when a disaster impacts them. The first half of the book is gripping in a manner generally not found in DS novels. The second half was more character interaction with a surprising ending . I actually came to care for these characters and could have used an epilogue. Maybe down the road, Ms. Steel will grace us with a sequel. Recommend this one for sure. Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy.
March 16, 2023
Again, I do not get the popularity. At all.
There are-- a LOT of characters in this book. And they all have names like Dan and Bob and Fred so I had a really tough time keeping them apart. Could be me. I have trouble with large casts these days.
But... what even is this book? Is it an adventure/survival thriller? If so-- the adventure is thrillingly survived at the 50% mark so literally half this book is denouement.
Is it a Maeve-Binchy or Garrison Keillor-esque small town story with a wide cast of characters all at milestones in their lives? It starts this way... and-- sorta?-- finishes this way. A quantity of people go about their lives.
Is it a lackluster romance? I mean, there's sex and a relationship or three, so maybe? If so, there's no hint of anyone getting together for half the book. There really isn't the tone of a romance novel-- where you feel along with a couple of characters as they make their way towards each other. People are just either mildly interested or banging like jackrabbits with no in-between.
There's a death and the widow immediately bones the new hotnesss. (This is an exaggeration. IRL I've been around enough grief to understand that people go a little crazy in sorrow and that comes out all sorts of ways.) There's an ex-wife finds a NEW MAN WHO IS WAY BETTER FOR HER. Also some of the main characters in the first half probably get together but you never actually know because the main characters in the second half don't know about it.
Also, trigger warning, there are REPEATED instances of an innocent person walking in on a couple while they are RIGHT SMACK IN THE MIDDLE OF DOINKING IN A HIGHLY INAPPROPRIATE PLACE. And in both instances it's right as the big O is interrupted. So ...O is for Ooof.
WHY MUST EVERYTHING IN STEEL NOVELS BE STATEMENTS OF PASSIVE VOICE, REPETITIVE, SUMMARY NARRATIVE? Her writing style sounds SO phoned in and expressionless! These are like reading a 300 page query letter! Why is that good? WHYYYY?
Honestly, her popularity is proof that sometimes-- you can do absolutely everything that your English teacher tells you never to do and sometimes, for someone, it works great.
There are-- a LOT of characters in this book. And they all have names like Dan and Bob and Fred so I had a really tough time keeping them apart. Could be me. I have trouble with large casts these days.
But... what even is this book? Is it an adventure/survival thriller? If so-- the adventure is thrillingly survived at the 50% mark so literally half this book is denouement.
Is it a Maeve-Binchy or Garrison Keillor-esque small town story with a wide cast of characters all at milestones in their lives? It starts this way... and-- sorta?-- finishes this way. A quantity of people go about their lives.
Is it a lackluster romance? I mean, there's sex and a relationship or three, so maybe? If so, there's no hint of anyone getting together for half the book. There really isn't the tone of a romance novel-- where you feel along with a couple of characters as they make their way towards each other. People are just either mildly interested or banging like jackrabbits with no in-between.
There's a death and the widow immediately bones the new hotnesss. (This is an exaggeration. IRL I've been around enough grief to understand that people go a little crazy in sorrow and that comes out all sorts of ways.) There's an ex-wife finds a NEW MAN WHO IS WAY BETTER FOR HER. Also some of the main characters in the first half probably get together but you never actually know because the main characters in the second half don't know about it.
Also, trigger warning, there are REPEATED instances of an innocent person walking in on a couple while they are RIGHT SMACK IN THE MIDDLE OF DOINKING IN A HIGHLY INAPPROPRIATE PLACE. And in both instances it's right as the big O is interrupted. So ...O is for Ooof.
WHY MUST EVERYTHING IN STEEL NOVELS BE STATEMENTS OF PASSIVE VOICE, REPETITIVE, SUMMARY NARRATIVE? Her writing style sounds SO phoned in and expressionless! These are like reading a 300 page query letter! Why is that good? WHYYYY?
Honestly, her popularity is proof that sometimes-- you can do absolutely everything that your English teacher tells you never to do and sometimes, for someone, it works great.
July 23, 2022
Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Tom is tired of living in New York City. He and his wife Beth decide to divorce when Tom moves to Montana. His daughter comes for a visit and meets dine local boys. One day they decide to go on a picnic but are list after a flood destroys the pathway. The seven of them who are mostly starting high school are scared and hungry. The book talks about tge various relationships and traumas that the families are enduring. This was a good book.
August 3, 2022
I love Danielle Steel's books but I found reading her latest novel to be a 'challenge.' While I appreciated the time she spent introducing the characters, letting some of their stories develop organically would have better captured my interest. By the time, I reached the end of the introductions, I was confused by the timelines and how everyone fit together.
That being said, the friendships secured, I enjoyed the protagonists' bonds. The strongest section depicted the struggle to survive and how the missing children impacted their families. The second half was foreshadowed and readers were waiting for new relationships to emerge instead of being surprised by them.
Overall, I enjoyed the novel and some characters more than others. At times, I wished for my favorite protagonists' stories to take center stage and wanted to hurry past the others to get back to the action. Danielle Steel fans will recognize the author's trademark style and care about her characters.
That being said, the friendships secured, I enjoyed the protagonists' bonds. The strongest section depicted the struggle to survive and how the missing children impacted their families. The second half was foreshadowed and readers were waiting for new relationships to emerge instead of being surprised by them.
Overall, I enjoyed the novel and some characters more than others. At times, I wished for my favorite protagonists' stories to take center stage and wanted to hurry past the others to get back to the action. Danielle Steel fans will recognize the author's trademark style and care about her characters.
September 6, 2022
I usually love Danielle Steel’s books but this one was so boring.
December 24, 2022
It started off well... But the ending was rushed and felt unfinished. It just made no sense!
March 4, 2025
I loved the book and I wanted to give a 5 star rating; however, due to the mature content towards the end of the book I had to rate it has a 4. I really enjoyed the characters, storyline, and setting. I really feel that the mature content was not necessary.
August 9, 2022
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.".
The Challenge is not one of my favorites still enjoyed the story 3 stars..
Thanks Netgalley for a arc copy of this book for a honest review
Happy Reading Lisa 📚
The Challenge is not one of my favorites still enjoyed the story 3 stars..
Thanks Netgalley for a arc copy of this book for a honest review
Happy Reading Lisa 📚
January 7, 2023
A dramatic thriller with a dose of romance. The Challenge explores the topic of a community banding together in a crisis. Relatable characters with a fast paced storyline. Haven’t read a Danielle Steel novel in 25 years and I am so pleased I did. Looking forward to reading more!
March 12, 2024
This is not like any other books that I have was from Danielle Steel, very unique and set in the Montana mountain scene.
January 19, 2024
Did not care for the Narrator and the book itself was not that great.
January 29, 2023
A lot going on in this story!
September 18, 2022
I read Danielle Steel so you don't have to. Less lifestyles of the rich and famous than other books in this genre. Too many characters to keep straight at times. Too much detail with some families, not enough with some others. A newly widowed mom gets in way too soon with a newly divorced dad new to town. Her son finds out in a particularly embarrassing way causing his drinking problem to spiral out of control. Poor kid! All the kids become fast friends after a mountain rescue. In the end, the story becomes more about the parents then about the kids who survived such a challenging experience.
October 20, 2022
Predictable and Disappointing at Times
I read most of Danielle Steel’s books and when I heard about this one, I put my name on the library’s hold list. It was worth waiting for because it was entertaining, but it was also mostly predictable. The themes of obsession and alcoholism might be disturbing to readers, so others should be warned. The happily ever after really isn’t in this book as there are a few characters who are less than fulfilled at the end, but if I write my own ending in my mind it was okay. I enjoyed the time when the kids were stuck on the mountain the best. The rest of the story just seemed to be fluff without a lot of substance.
I read most of Danielle Steel’s books and when I heard about this one, I put my name on the library’s hold list. It was worth waiting for because it was entertaining, but it was also mostly predictable. The themes of obsession and alcoholism might be disturbing to readers, so others should be warned. The happily ever after really isn’t in this book as there are a few characters who are less than fulfilled at the end, but if I write my own ending in my mind it was okay. I enjoyed the time when the kids were stuck on the mountain the best. The rest of the story just seemed to be fluff without a lot of substance.
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