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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I like the Renée Ballard books. Brings something fresh to the Bosch-iverse. I did immediately know who the killer was, but that’s more from a place of personally detesting the profession the killer is engaged with than any flaw in the book.
I’m too old, and don’t live near the ocean, but it made me want to learn to surf.
I’m too old, and don’t live near the ocean, but it made me want to learn to surf.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A very good read from an incredible author. Keeps you hooked to the very end. Didn't want to put it down.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
mysterious
relaxing
medium-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
This is a solid Renee Ballard novel. I really enjoyed the Black Dahlia angle and appreciated Maddie Bosch’s involvement. The character Colleen got on my nerves throughout, so I felt a little guilty for cringing every time she appeared—especially by the end. All in all, it’s a great story.