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Het is weinigen gegeven om een serie te schrijven waar je na 6 boeken nog steeds niet in de buurt komt om het achterste van het hoofdpersonage der tong te zien. Carla Kovach kan dat en doet ook net dat.
Al 6 delen lang volgen we Gina en toch lijk ik nog maar een heel erg klein beetje te weten/kennen over deze vrouw. Elk boek doet mij daarom ook uitkijken naar een volgende met weer een beetje extra informatie over deze bijzondere vrouw.
Een ‘hechte’ kliek vriendinnen, eentje is het slachtoffer en ze vinden haar vermoord terug. Dit is enkel het begin van wat wel een traject lijkt te zijn. De auteur brengt verschillende draadjes aan die je op het verkeerde spoor zetten maar toch nodig zijn om de puzzel te vervolledigden.
Misschien kan je daardoor uitvogelen die de dader is maar Carla Kovach zou niet zijn wie ze is als ze er geen verrassende twist in verwerkt. Vlotte schrijfstijl, korte hoofdstukken, weer heel spannend. Top lees dus.
bethelizabethuk's review
2.0
I’ve read a few of the books in this series and they seem to have got gradually less interesting. I found this one extremely slow paced and kind of boring. I didn’t really care about any of the characters either which didn't help. The only interesting part was the reveal but even that didn’t really make sense. The motive and killers identity just seemed a bit ridiculous. Gina also isn’t my favourite character and her relationship with her daughter is so repetitive. Overall I’m not sure I’d pick up any more books in this series.
I received a copy of the ebook via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
I received a copy of the ebook via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
mandylovestoread's review
5.0
Gina Harte is back! I really do love this series, having read them all and they just keep getting better. This is book 6 and to really get the most out of it you should read these ones in order. Gina is character like no other and you really need to understand her past to understand her.
Her Last Mistake was another addictive read that I powered through. It is twisty and surprising, especially with the big reveal. I did not see that coming.
Gina is called back from leave, much to the disgust of her daughter Hannah, who she is meant to be spending time with. Given no choice, Gina and her team are set to work to find the killer of a bridesmaid at her best friends wedding. Holly is murdered in her hotel room at the reception. As they look into the woman’s life closer they realise that any number of people could have wanted her dead to keep their secrets.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book to read. All opinions are my own and are in no way biased
Her Last Mistake was another addictive read that I powered through. It is twisty and surprising, especially with the big reveal. I did not see that coming.
Gina is called back from leave, much to the disgust of her daughter Hannah, who she is meant to be spending time with. Given no choice, Gina and her team are set to work to find the killer of a bridesmaid at her best friends wedding. Holly is murdered in her hotel room at the reception. As they look into the woman’s life closer they realise that any number of people could have wanted her dead to keep their secrets.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book to read. All opinions are my own and are in no way biased
theaphantasiabookworm's review
4.0
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zoe1328's review
4.0
Wow loved it. Thank you netgalley and publisher for the opportunity to read this book. I'm one to judge a book by its cover (whether I'll read it), and this one did not disappoint. I didn't realize it was part of a series but it's able to be read as a stand alone. I'm definitely going to go back to book 1 and read the whole series. Well done! Would highly recommend this to everyone!
robinlovesreading's review
5.0
Detective Gina Harte must work hard to find out why a bridesmaid was killed shortly after a wedding reception. Upon further investigation, Gina discovers that there is a pattern that is starting to develop and it will end up costing more than one life. Meanwhile, not only is Gina trying to draw closer to her daughter Hannah, she is trying to examine her relationship with DCI Briggs, all while having painful memories of her past. To say that Gina has her hands full is an understatement.
During the post-mortem examination, there is something about Holly that was kept secret from everyone, even her three best friends - one of whom is the bride. There was another secret Holly was hiding along the way, and that just might end up with more than her life being taken. The question remains, why was Holly killed?
With Gina being thrust into a complicated case, quite a bit of friction arises between her and Hannah. Gina is forced to put her job first, and that includes interviewing more than one possible suspect. This book was excellent, because there is one character who stood out to me and waiting to see what would happen further garnered my attention. This book had plenty of surprises along the way. Her Last Mistake is the 6th book in the Detective Gina Harte series. It was a perfect addition to a compelling series. I look forward to reading the next installment.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
During the post-mortem examination, there is something about Holly that was kept secret from everyone, even her three best friends - one of whom is the bride. There was another secret Holly was hiding along the way, and that just might end up with more than her life being taken. The question remains, why was Holly killed?
With Gina being thrust into a complicated case, quite a bit of friction arises between her and Hannah. Gina is forced to put her job first, and that includes interviewing more than one possible suspect. This book was excellent, because there is one character who stood out to me and waiting to see what would happen further garnered my attention. This book had plenty of surprises along the way. Her Last Mistake is the 6th book in the Detective Gina Harte series. It was a perfect addition to a compelling series. I look forward to reading the next installment.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
kourtneyalexis's review
3.0
Brace yourself, unpopular opinion time.....
2.5 Stars.
I have seem so many positive reviews surrounding this author and this series, this is book number six, so I have very intrigued. Unfortunately, for me, I didn't care about the characters, they were a bit flat to me. Also, I found the story to be a bit redundant. I found my mind wandering and just wanting to finish the book and be done. Maybe my opinions are due to not having read any of the others in the series, but I'm willing to give the author another read.
A special thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture, and Carla Kovach for providing me with an ARC.
2.5 Stars.
I have seem so many positive reviews surrounding this author and this series, this is book number six, so I have very intrigued. Unfortunately, for me, I didn't care about the characters, they were a bit flat to me. Also, I found the story to be a bit redundant. I found my mind wandering and just wanting to finish the book and be done. Maybe my opinions are due to not having read any of the others in the series, but I'm willing to give the author another read.
A special thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture, and Carla Kovach for providing me with an ARC.
faysieh's review
5.0
This is the second book in this series I have read (so clearly have not read them in order! In fact I have read number1 which I gave 4 stars and this is number 6). Anyhow, I have absolutely found an author and series I LOVE. The way I feel about these books I would automatically buy the next and the next and the next without reading the synopsis first.
But why? DI Gina Harte is a very likeable detective. With a tentative relationship with superior officer DCI Briggs, a very troubled relationship with daughter Hannah and a damaged past thanks to an abusive marriage, Gina is so clearly a real woman doing a good job but struggling with a work life balance.
The plot is fast paced, tense, and so so readable. I did actually twig who the culprit was but that is probably because I have become quite a seasoned reader of this genre. However I did NOT predict the ending so for me there was sufficient doubt throughout and enough of a surprise to keep me feverishly turning the pages.
I also enjoyed finding out more about the different personalities of the bride and her bridesmaids and the odious males in this story, Avery, landlord of Cleevesford public house The Angel Arms and wannabe Elvis singer Robin Dawkins.
I felt extremely sad for Cass, girlfriend of 'Elvis' who so desperately wants to be included but suffers from incredibly low self esteem. In fact that is very much a theme throughout the novel, that of our need to be loved and cherished but what can happen when we find ourselves mixed up with others who have a very different idea of what love is.
In some ways reading this book is a stark reminder for women everywhere to love themselves first and to get out of a relationship immediately if it feels wrong.
There was so much suspicion cast on the males in this book, husbands, a boss and those with previous convictions, all of which created a need to try and guess whose murky past or present behaviour was indicative of 'The Killer'.
I cannot recommend this book enough and if I wasn't such a scaredy cat I would love to be a part of DI Gina Harte's fabulous team.
But why? DI Gina Harte is a very likeable detective. With a tentative relationship with superior officer DCI Briggs, a very troubled relationship with daughter Hannah and a damaged past thanks to an abusive marriage, Gina is so clearly a real woman doing a good job but struggling with a work life balance.
The plot is fast paced, tense, and so so readable. I did actually twig who the culprit was but that is probably because I have become quite a seasoned reader of this genre. However I did NOT predict the ending so for me there was sufficient doubt throughout and enough of a surprise to keep me feverishly turning the pages.
I also enjoyed finding out more about the different personalities of the bride and her bridesmaids and the odious males in this story, Avery, landlord of Cleevesford public house The Angel Arms and wannabe Elvis singer Robin Dawkins.
I felt extremely sad for Cass, girlfriend of 'Elvis' who so desperately wants to be included but suffers from incredibly low self esteem. In fact that is very much a theme throughout the novel, that of our need to be loved and cherished but what can happen when we find ourselves mixed up with others who have a very different idea of what love is.
In some ways reading this book is a stark reminder for women everywhere to love themselves first and to get out of a relationship immediately if it feels wrong.
There was so much suspicion cast on the males in this book, husbands, a boss and those with previous convictions, all of which created a need to try and guess whose murky past or present behaviour was indicative of 'The Killer'.
I cannot recommend this book enough and if I wasn't such a scaredy cat I would love to be a part of DI Gina Harte's fabulous team.
nici2023's review
4.0
Great, thrilling mystery. This one kept me guessing almost to the end. This was number 6 in a series and I haven't read the previous ones. I would definitely read more based on this one.
jassyrhodes's review
4.0
I’ve really enjoyed this series so far. Gina is such a loveable character and I always look forward to reading what comes next for her. A very unexpected twist to this one as always!