As much as I love the JDR books (and I honestly, it’s close to obsession with them), there’s just something extra amazing about a thriller from Nora aAs much as I love the JDR books (and I honestly, it’s close to obsession with them), there’s just something extra amazing about a thriller from Nora and this one didn’t disappoint.
I love love loved Thea, Rem, and Lucy. They’re such an amazing family and I was instantly taken in by their unwavering support and love for each other. There are a good amount of secondary characters here, but nothing overwhelming and everyone has a purpose.
Plot wise, it’s so good. I will say that it’s sort of a slow meandering, but really it’s more of a building of the set up, the stakes, and the future need for resolution. And I reveled in the time we got with all of them.
Overall, I know this is sort of a vague review, but I think this is a story that needs to unfold the way it does. For me, it was satisfying and I can’t wait to see what the next Nora book brings.
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After reading and loving the first book in this series, I couldn’t wait to get my greedy eyes on this one and it did not disappoint.
I love love lovedAfter reading and loving the first book in this series, I couldn’t wait to get my greedy eyes on this one and it did not disappoint.
I love love loved Honoria and Oscar. They’re both looking for something of their own and are so much more alike than either of them would like to admit. They have instant chemistry, banter for days, and flirting disguised as threatening murder and/or bodily harm. Of course, Honoria’s family is one of the best and I really enjoyed reading the scenes with all of them together.
Plot wise, it was good. These two are together for the majority of the story and it’s all I wanted. There are snippets of open conversations, but it works because we are shown how they learn to lean into each other and find that safe space they want (but refuse to admit.)
Overall, this was a strong book 2 and I can’t wait to see these two in the future in the next story.
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I've read and enjoyed the previous books in this series, so I was excited to see how the last one happened.
I really liked Veera and Deepak. They haveI've read and enjoyed the previous books in this series, so I was excited to see how the last one happened.
I really liked Veera and Deepak. They have such a strong history, filled with both good and bad, so it was interesting to read how they overcame some of the obstacles. Of course it was fun to see the other couples and the few group scenes were some of the best.
Plot wise, it was good. There really isn't a lot of tension or build up, it's a slow meandering towards the ending, but it really worked. The relationship had a good amount of push and pull and not nearly as many conversations. I'm still not entirely sure why they didn't talk for months.
Overall, this cast of characters is so much fun and I especially loved reading all of the cultural rituals. I could easily read another book in this series.
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I am so sad that I'm caught up on this series, but this one was an amazing one to finish on. Love love love how far these characters have come while sI am so sad that I'm caught up on this series, but this one was an amazing one to finish on. Love love love how far these characters have come while still seeing the touches of how they all came together. ...more
This case wasn't a favorite of mine, but the passion of the bullpen coupled with Eve's determination made it interesting. This case wasn't a favorite of mine, but the passion of the bullpen coupled with Eve's determination made it interesting. ...more
This one was so good!! It wasn't as tension filled as I expected, but I loved the originality of the story. This one was so good!! It wasn't as tension filled as I expected, but I loved the originality of the story. ...more
I loved getting more of Roarke's background, the scenes with Summerset were perfect (especially the family dinner), and the looping in of all of Eve'sI loved getting more of Roarke's background, the scenes with Summerset were perfect (especially the family dinner), and the looping in of all of Eve's crew to take down the baddie. ...more
I loved that this one kept me guessing on how it was all going to be tied together. Especially loved Peabody's outburst. I loved that this one kept me guessing on how it was all going to be tied together. Especially loved Peabody's outburst. ...more
Well, what an ending, but most of all, what growth we see from Winnie in this part of the story.
At times, she felt younger than she was supposed to bWell, what an ending, but most of all, what growth we see from Winnie in this part of the story.
At times, she felt younger than she was supposed to be and her inner monologue reflected it. In this one, Winnie is sure of herself, confident, fearless, and a loyal Wednesday bear. I loved reading her figure things out, fight when needed, and listen all the time.
Plot wise, there are a lot a lot a lot of moving parts. It keeps the pacing quick, but did feel like there were things mentioned that either weren't resolved or perhaps they were thrown out to misdirect. Regardless, I was captivated until the very end.
Overall, this has been a fun story and it's been pretty awesome to see how it evolved from the social media game to this fleshed out story. I will say the nods to the "teams" as well as the shout out to SSaD had me grinning every time I read one.
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This one was a bit slow going for me, but finally kicked in around 60%.
A bit more world building, a few answers, and some (very obvious) re3.5 stars
This one was a bit slow going for me, but finally kicked in around 60%.
A bit more world building, a few answers, and some (very obvious) reveals. The ending left the story at a firm stopping place, but really with a pin in it.
Overall, a classic second book of a trilogy. I'm eager to finally get all of the answers.
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I love love loved Ellie and Harry. They're both smart and good people. I loved their instant chemistry, the fWell, this is my new favorite from Kate.
I love love loved Ellie and Harry. They're both smart and good people. I loved their instant chemistry, the flirting disguised at button pushing, and I couldn't get enough of their openness with each other. Of course, seeing Daisy and Tess again is great and the scenes with all three ladies are always fun.
Plot wise, it's quick moving, filled with banter, and I loved every page of it. This story was fun, with absolutely no angst and the lowest of low stakes. I could have easily read 100 more pages, especially after wanting more from the epilogue. For now, I'll just have to hope for a cameo in book 3.
Overall, this will definitely be one that I come back to when I need a pick me up.
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A good ending, but I would have loved an epilogue or futuretake (and yes I'm being greedy) as it felt a bit abrupt. A good ending, but I would have loved an epilogue or futuretake (and yes I'm being greedy) as it felt a bit abrupt. ...more
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