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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
hnagle15's review
3.0
-I enjoyed this, but not as much as the other books in the series.
-the premise was okay, I guess I wish it had been about something else. I felt like we were addressing the same issues as the other two books in the series.
-I appreciate Nora's character, I really enjoy her as much as she is frustrating at times.
-I didn't really like the ending.
-the premise was okay, I guess I wish it had been about something else. I felt like we were addressing the same issues as the other two books in the series.
-I appreciate Nora's character, I really enjoy her as much as she is frustrating at times.
-I didn't really like the ending.
funkylindsay's review
3.0
Book 3 for Nora Watts! It definitely read as a continuing saga to the other two for me. I liked this one, but loved the previous two more. (Start with book 1)
kourtneyalexis's review
5.0
I am a complete sucker for a flawed, incredibly strong female lead, add a puppy side kick and there's no question of my excitement about a book. This book contains both of these amazing elements, but don't let my Achilles heel sway you, this book is amazing without those two pieces. Not having read the first two books, I have able to catch up and jump right into the story. It serves well as a stand alone.
Nora Watts, our sober, recovering alcoholic is trying to hunt down the man who kidnapped her daughter a year ago and who also put a hit out on her. WHAT?!?! So much excitement! Add in a transgendered bff, cyber genius, and a gay friend/boss, and a former lover who is also a recovering alcoholic who struggles with his feelings toward you.
Sheena Kamal weaves a fast paced entertaining ride. Some of her phrasing has me literally chuckling out loud. I'm not sure how this is my first experience with your writing, but it most certainly will not be my last.
A special thank you to NetGalley, William Morrow Paperbacks, and of course, Sheena Kamal for providing me with an ARC.
Nora Watts, our sober, recovering alcoholic is trying to hunt down the man who kidnapped her daughter a year ago and who also put a hit out on her. WHAT?!?! So much excitement! Add in a transgendered bff, cyber genius, and a gay friend/boss, and a former lover who is also a recovering alcoholic who struggles with his feelings toward you.
Sheena Kamal weaves a fast paced entertaining ride. Some of her phrasing has me literally chuckling out loud. I'm not sure how this is my first experience with your writing, but it most certainly will not be my last.
A special thank you to NetGalley, William Morrow Paperbacks, and of course, Sheena Kamal for providing me with an ARC.
mrsboyko's review
4.0
Maybe 4.5. The third Nora Watts book and I suspect the last. Everything got mostly wrapped up, although not in a neat and orderly way. I liked the characters here - no one is too perfect. All deeply flawed, but interesting.
readingwithkelsey's review against another edition
Not rating on Storygraph officially - My thoughts are in a vlog (coming out soon), but TLDR; there was nothing on this books marketing (cover or synopsis) to indicate that this was a third book in a series. I had no way of picking this up and knowing I needed to read two previous books unless I logged my books into Goodreads. This is why I am choosing to not rate it (however in my own spreadsheet that's a different story) because I do not feel like my mistake is fair to the author (although, you know a #3 could've been somewhere on the book).
That being said however, if I were a consumer not logging things into our Goodreads overlord, then I would have been very disappointed in this book. I was able to follow along and understand what had happened to the character in previous books. The writing was clear and sometimes really poetic and the plot made sense, but the novel just was not thrilling nor mysterious. We knew who the "bad guy" was from the first chapter and can pretty much predict how it would end. Tbh, if I HAD read the first 2 books I think I would be even more disappointed in it than I already am. Not terrible writing, just boring.
That being said however, if I were a consumer not logging things into our Goodreads overlord, then I would have been very disappointed in this book. I was able to follow along and understand what had happened to the character in previous books. The writing was clear and sometimes really poetic and the plot made sense, but the novel just was not thrilling nor mysterious. We knew who the "bad guy" was from the first chapter and can pretty much predict how it would end. Tbh, if I HAD read the first 2 books I think I would be even more disappointed in it than I already am. Not terrible writing, just boring.
bookishjesse's review
5.0
So, I am here to try and convince you to read all three of Sheena Kamal's books in the Nora Watts series. They are fabulous! And the audio books are all narrated by my absolute favourite Bahni Turpin. So, if you enjoy listening to your well-written mysteries with interesting and exciting plots, let Bahni be your guide!
Yes. You need to start at book 1. So before we go further, read book one and two. I mean, if you really want to skip them, you can. I wouldn't, though, because they are excellent and provide crucial details that explain what follows in book three.
Nora Watts is a really complex character and I am impressed by the way she matures and changes over the course of the series so far. Nora is a recovering addict who is trying her best. She is also is someone who makes poor choices that harm people. Yes, she deserves love. Without question. One of the consistent underlying currents of these novels has to do with each person being worthy of love and safety regardless of past mistakes they might have made.
Just a few reasons I love this particular book in the series:
A) There is a lovely internal monologue regarding pronouns and respect that does not include the person concerned! That's right! Nora does not badger her friend for clarification. She simply thinks through how best to manage a new and unfamiliar moment in their friendship and then continues on in the conversation.
B) There is an important moment when the word fat is used to describe a character. That's all. It's a description without being a moral judgement. It's part of the way an incredibly beautiful woman is described. Equating fat and beauty is something we hardly ever see in any medium, let alone fiction, so I was thrilled that Kamal is with us at the Health at Every Size party!
C) I am not actually sure if this is the final book or if the series will continue??? That ambiguity speaks to a very well-crafted ending. I can see the journey being complete in its ambiguity, and I can also easily see scope for a fourth book. I guess we'll have to wait and see!
This is a really, really important and special series. I so wish that more people would pick up these books and delight in the crucial discourses contained within. Yes, they are well-written mysteries that are interesting, and include details that surprise me. More importantly, Kamal is writing books where the characters look and feel like the people I know. Kamal's fictional world includes everybody: especially those that are often invisible or perceived as taboo or simply not worthy of having their stories heard. Yes, I am absolutely gushing in my praise of this book. It's worth it. Don't take my word for it, read the book and discover its excellence for yourself!
Yes. You need to start at book 1. So before we go further, read book one and two. I mean, if you really want to skip them, you can. I wouldn't, though, because they are excellent and provide crucial details that explain what follows in book three.
Nora Watts is a really complex character and I am impressed by the way she matures and changes over the course of the series so far. Nora is a recovering addict who is trying her best. She is also is someone who makes poor choices that harm people. Yes, she deserves love. Without question. One of the consistent underlying currents of these novels has to do with each person being worthy of love and safety regardless of past mistakes they might have made.
Just a few reasons I love this particular book in the series:
A) There is a lovely internal monologue regarding pronouns and respect that does not include the person concerned! That's right! Nora does not badger her friend for clarification. She simply thinks through how best to manage a new and unfamiliar moment in their friendship and then continues on in the conversation.
B) There is an important moment when the word fat is used to describe a character. That's all. It's a description without being a moral judgement. It's part of the way an incredibly beautiful woman is described. Equating fat and beauty is something we hardly ever see in any medium, let alone fiction, so I was thrilled that Kamal is with us at the Health at Every Size party!
C) I am not actually sure if this is the final book or if the series will continue??? That ambiguity speaks to a very well-crafted ending. I can see the journey being complete in its ambiguity, and I can also easily see scope for a fourth book. I guess we'll have to wait and see!
This is a really, really important and special series. I so wish that more people would pick up these books and delight in the crucial discourses contained within. Yes, they are well-written mysteries that are interesting, and include details that surprise me. More importantly, Kamal is writing books where the characters look and feel like the people I know. Kamal's fictional world includes everybody: especially those that are often invisible or perceived as taboo or simply not worthy of having their stories heard. Yes, I am absolutely gushing in my praise of this book. It's worth it. Don't take my word for it, read the book and discover its excellence for yourself!
carraugh's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
cada's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
thesapphiccelticbookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
amma_keep_reading's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
4.0
Welp, that was intense. So many layers that fit so well together. I really really hope there another installment or that the story continues with another major character in the series, like with with Bonnie. Hmmm...