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bookschaosnart's review against another edition
4.0
I appreciated the extended world building that expanded in the book. I definitely followed a few red herrings and did not expect who it was when they finally solved the mystery. I'm excited for the text one in the series.
echo_owls's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
4.0
This was a quick, fun, read.
Being the second book in the series, it focuses more on the relationship between Oliver and Cooper as well as the one between Cooper and his dad.
We got a lot of background information from both of them, and a bit of the mystery of Oliver's family was lifted.
The murder-mystery part of the book took a backseat here with the climax of the whodunit part thrown in towards the very end and in my opinion, tied up quite hastily.
Also, I'm not a fan of the trope where one of the main characters drags their feet about admitting they are in love, when it is blatantly obvious to everyone else that they are. I don't pick up romance books for that very reason. Something about a character being afraid of love when their love interest has been nothing but an angel puts me off.
But, as it was the second book of five, I pushed through in hopes that Cooper and Oliver's communication and trust builds up over the remaining books. I have high hopes it does as this book ended with Cooper proudly and boldly admitting his feelings and finally, finally, finally giving their relationship a label.
Overall, it was an enjoyable read, hilarious at times, and I remain excited to continue the series !
Being the second book in the series, it focuses more on the relationship between Oliver and Cooper as well as the one between Cooper and his dad.
We got a lot of background information from both of them, and a bit of the mystery of Oliver's family was lifted.
The murder-mystery part of the book took a backseat here with the climax of the whodunit part thrown in towards the very end and in my opinion, tied up quite hastily.
Also, I'm not a fan of the trope where one of the main characters drags their feet about admitting they are in love, when it is blatantly obvious to everyone else that they are. I don't pick up romance books for that very reason. Something about a character being afraid of love when their love interest has been nothing but an angel puts me off.
But, as it was the second book of five, I pushed through in hopes that Cooper and Oliver's communication and trust builds up over the remaining books. I have high hopes it does as this book ended with Cooper proudly and boldly admitting his feelings and finally, finally, finally giving their relationship a label.
Overall, it was an enjoyable read, hilarious at times, and I remain excited to continue the series !
lxieslife's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
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
4.5
jasperslibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.25
tlwd's review against another edition
mysterious
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
4.0
amdamsgard's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
5.0
heabooknerd's review against another edition
4.0
I was so excited to get more of Cooper and Park in THE WOLF AT BAY especially because their romantic relationship was left pretty unresolved in the last book. Compared to book 1, this was focused a lot more on Cooper and Park's relationship and I enjoyed watching these two idiots fumble around with their feelings. Cooper especially is at peak uncommunicative and boy does he put his foot in it a few times. But it was nice to read a romance where the characters struggle a bit more with accepting their feelings, not just of love, but also feeling vulnerable and completely open with a partner.
I really liked that we got to understand Cooper more and I especially enjoyed all the personal growth he goes through as he begins to mend his relationship with his family. Cooper has been keeping a lot of secrets from his father and brother and he's also negatively influenced by a lot of childhood memories and impressions. There was a lot of dysfunction here but it was nice to see it start to heal. We also learn a little bit more about Park's family and I devoured those little tidbits because Park is still quite the mystery. Overall, I really enjoyed this follow up and I can't wait to learn more about Park in the next book.
Content Warning: lots of discussion about Cooper's mother dying of cancer; Cooper gets outed by the FBI
I really liked that we got to understand Cooper more and I especially enjoyed all the personal growth he goes through as he begins to mend his relationship with his family. Cooper has been keeping a lot of secrets from his father and brother and he's also negatively influenced by a lot of childhood memories and impressions. There was a lot of dysfunction here but it was nice to see it start to heal. We also learn a little bit more about Park's family and I devoured those little tidbits because Park is still quite the mystery. Overall, I really enjoyed this follow up and I can't wait to learn more about Park in the next book.
Content Warning: lots of discussion about Cooper's mother dying of cancer; Cooper gets outed by the FBI
tobbled's review against another edition
4.0
God I love this series so much. Cooper and Oliver’s banter and conversations really just make this entire series worth it. So good, honestly. I’m actually staving off reading the next books just so I don’t have to finish the series.
As much as I loved this book, I did think the mystery lacked a little, mostly the ending part of it. So if you’re reading this for the mystery aspect, you might be a little disappointed. The resolution just felt sort of rushed, like when a character just figures the whole thing out - seemingly out of nowhere. However, the whole mystery surrounding Park? Perfect. Loved it.
The one other (extremely minor and personal) issue I had was once again was the whole ‘side characters ship the main characters’. This is just really a me problem.
However I will say that I did love the side characters. I loved reading about Cooper and his family. I thought the whole bit with his dad was well done and really natural. Loved it.
Also, Park getting seasick? Loved it.
As much as I loved this book, I did think the mystery lacked a little, mostly the ending part of it. So if you’re reading this for the mystery aspect, you might be a little disappointed. The resolution just felt sort of rushed, like when a character just figures the whole thing out - seemingly out of nowhere. However, the whole mystery surrounding Park? Perfect. Loved it.
The one other (extremely minor and personal) issue I had was once again was the whole ‘side characters ship the main characters’. This is just really a me problem.
However I will say that I did love the side characters. I loved reading about Cooper and his family. I thought the whole bit with his dad was well done and really natural. Loved it.
Also, Park getting seasick? Loved it.