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_isabel_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
4.5
I freaking LOVED this book.
"Defying Logic" is an emotional ride and the mystery at its heart was absolutely gripping and complex. I adored Quaid and Aslan's latest adventure, and the sheer amount of love and affection they hold for one another left me teary-eyed more than once.
I've been so excited about this installment because after the previous book's ending I was so curious to see how Nicky James would handle Aslan's emotional arc after all that happened with the shooting.
I was not disappointed: Aslan's journey in this book was gut-wrenching, complex, relatable, deeply, deeply moving and I loved every single second I got to spend inside his head. He's my absolute favourite character of the series and I was so happy for him to finally get his spotlight here.
And Quaid? I haven't always been a Quaid super fan, but he really shone here. He was so supportive and caring of Aslan, and I'm so proud of both of them and how far they've come since book one.
The mystery at the centre of this fifth novel was so damn complex! I admit I kinda guessed the bad guy at the start of the novel, but there were a few twists and turns I did not predict at all. I gasped out loud! The MPU case of this series aren't always my favourite (since I'm such an Aslan fan, I always prefer it when it's him and Torin taking the spotlight), but this case was pretty unforgettable.
And I loved Quaid's new partner: I know lots of people despised her, so this will be an unpopular opinion, but I freaking loved her. Quaid needs somebody who can rein him in at work, and I cannot wait to see more of her during the next book! She's rude and prickly and defensive, but so is Quaid, so I warmed up to her pretty quickly.
And, as usual, I also freaking loved Torin: I hope he gets more page time in the next! Even Ruiz, who I was never a fan of, managed to win me over because his banter with Aslan and Quaid left me cackling.
I'm really excited about the next book! That ending, omg. I can't wait to see what will happen.
Note though: I hope Nicky James will do more to address and handle Quaid's eating habits. He definitely has an undiagnosed eating disorder, and his eating habits here were totally out of control and even Aslan has started to get worried. Maybe this will be something that will become a problem later on? I don't know, but I hope it gets addressed properly.
"Defying Logic" is an emotional ride and the mystery at its heart was absolutely gripping and complex. I adored Quaid and Aslan's latest adventure, and the sheer amount of love and affection they hold for one another left me teary-eyed more than once.
I've been so excited about this installment because after the previous book's ending I was so curious to see how Nicky James would handle Aslan's emotional arc after all that happened with the shooting.
I was not disappointed: Aslan's journey in this book was gut-wrenching, complex, relatable, deeply, deeply moving and I loved every single second I got to spend inside his head. He's my absolute favourite character of the series and I was so happy for him to finally get his spotlight here.
And Quaid? I haven't always been a Quaid super fan, but he really shone here. He was so supportive and caring of Aslan, and I'm so proud of both of them and how far they've come since book one.
The mystery at the centre of this fifth novel was so damn complex! I admit I kinda guessed the bad guy at the start of the novel, but there were a few twists and turns I did not predict at all. I gasped out loud! The MPU case of this series aren't always my favourite (since I'm such an Aslan fan, I always prefer it when it's him and Torin taking the spotlight), but this case was pretty unforgettable.
And I loved Quaid's new partner: I know lots of people despised her, so this will be an unpopular opinion, but I freaking loved her. Quaid needs somebody who can rein him in at work, and I cannot wait to see more of her during the next book! She's rude and prickly and defensive, but so is Quaid, so I warmed up to her pretty quickly.
And, as usual, I also freaking loved Torin: I hope he gets more page time in the next! Even Ruiz, who I was never a fan of, managed to win me over because his banter with Aslan and Quaid left me cackling.
I'm really excited about the next book! That ending, omg. I can't wait to see what will happen.
Note though: I hope Nicky James will do more to address and handle Quaid's eating habits. He definitely has an undiagnosed eating disorder, and his eating habits here were totally out of control and even Aslan has started to get worried. Maybe this will be something that will become a problem later on? I don't know, but I hope it gets addressed properly.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Violence, and Kidnapping
ashtwhite's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
siad's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-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? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Kidnapping
mags_louise's review
4.5
Valor and Doyle are back! Two months on from the shooting that saw Torin injured and Doyle having to make a horrific choice. To shoot a child.
He's now taken all his vacation time to ensure he doesn't have to go back to work. And Valor is worried. As Aslan has started bringing bottles of Rye home and won't talk to Torin or about the events of that day with anyone even Quaid.
And with a new partner to bed in Quaid is stressed!!
Although Aslan is always on hand for some stress release and tips on how to play nice with his new partner Frawley. Who is keen to prove herself as an MPU detective. And she soon has her chance.
As the pair deal with three missing persons. Who just seem to have disappeared in to thin air. And with little to go on Quaid's frustration reaches whole new levels.
But his relationship with Aslan is going from strength to strength and he's determined to do everything possible to get him back to work doing the job he loves.
And with great mystery, great characters and a story that kept me reading. Defying Logic was a fantastic read and I can't wait to see what happens with these guys next. Especially with how this one ended!
I would happily recommend this series to all.
He's now taken all his vacation time to ensure he doesn't have to go back to work. And Valor is worried. As Aslan has started bringing bottles of Rye home and won't talk to Torin or about the events of that day with anyone even Quaid.
And with a new partner to bed in Quaid is stressed!!
Although Aslan is always on hand for some stress release and tips on how to play nice with his new partner Frawley. Who is keen to prove herself as an MPU detective. And she soon has her chance.
As the pair deal with three missing persons. Who just seem to have disappeared in to thin air. And with little to go on Quaid's frustration reaches whole new levels.
But his relationship with Aslan is going from strength to strength and he's determined to do everything possible to get him back to work doing the job he loves.
And with great mystery, great characters and a story that kept me reading. Defying Logic was a fantastic read and I can't wait to see what happens with these guys next. Especially with how this one ended!
I would happily recommend this series to all.
flo77k's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
ktracey's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0