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jakekilroy's review
4.0
Anna holds her own as a detective and the primary character in this case. Combines a lot of fun elements — B-movie scream queen, haunted house of Golden Age film star, weird place run by nuns, bad cop hanging around, boss is away, etc. Way to rip it up, employee of the year.
stopnodont's review
4.0
One of the better volumes in this series. I wasn't excited to read this one because I was worried about Anna as a protagonist but she was very well-written. I should have known better than to doubt this author.
jozpedro's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
johninnes's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jakewritesbooks's review
4.0
As much as I like this series, I've had mixed feelings on Anna's character. Nowadays, a lot of male authors who don't watch FOX or read redpill subreddits are trying to move away from the overly-endowed damsel-in-distress wish fulfillment Dream Girl. The problem is, it often leads to overcorrection where the female girlfriend/partner/sidekick is always a Bad Ass who Doesn't Take Shit and whose private life is none of the male protagonist's business.
So I wasn't thrilled when I saw Anna was going to be the lead because I don't think she's anywhere near a fully realized character. But I enjoyed how Brubaker built up her story, gave her a real perspective and even threw in an Elvira/Vampirella-inspired cult siren just for good measure. The mystery was interesting and continued to draw on the secret history of Los Angeles. Wasn't thrilled with the ending since it reverted back to tropes but 90% of the story was fun and worked.
So I wasn't thrilled when I saw Anna was going to be the lead because I don't think she's anywhere near a fully realized character. But I enjoyed how Brubaker built up her story, gave her a real perspective and even threw in an Elvira/Vampirella-inspired cult siren just for good measure. The mystery was interesting and continued to draw on the secret history of Los Angeles. Wasn't thrilled with the ending since it reverted back to tropes but 90% of the story was fun and worked.
wesleyboy's review
5.0
A Reckless book that’s 98% free of Reckless? Still a great read! This volume focuses on Ethan’s sidekick Anna and honestly, it was a welcome departure. It added a shift and a deepening to the world that I think is exactly what the books needed.
amyjmcmillan's review
5.0
Every Reckless book blows me away with how good it is! This one is told from Anna’s point of view, so it’s a bit different but still great. I love the old Hollywood touches.
mattstephen's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5