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mariluv's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
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
4.75
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I was a little skeptical about it at first because this is one of my first "crime" books. But I was captivated the whole time. I loved the fact that throughout the entire book, I was also trying to solve the puzzles with Dani. I honestly just love Dani so much. I really enjoyed the fact that she wasn't going to let anything really stand in her way. She was such a badass. There weren't any characters that I was supposed to like that I didn't like, if that makes sense.
My only issues with the book were the few times that I felt like there was a repeat information that didn't seem necessary. During those moments, the statements were usually almost identical which was a little agitating. However, it didn't happen often so it wasn't too much of an issue. My other issue was just a me thing. I think im so accustom to romance books that I was expecting a happy ending for Dani and Toro. Unfortunately we didn't get it, but I also understand why. I'm just stuck in the mindset of how (dark) romances would go.
But other than that, the book is amazing and I'll probably be reading it again sometime later this year or the next.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I was a little skeptical about it at first because this is one of my first "crime" books. But I was captivated the whole time. I loved the fact that throughout the entire book, I was also trying to solve the puzzles with Dani. I honestly just love Dani so much. I really enjoyed the fact that she wasn't going to let anything really stand in her way. She was such a badass. There weren't any characters that I was supposed to like that I didn't like, if that makes sense.
My only issues with the book were the few times that I felt like there was a repeat information that didn't seem necessary. During those moments, the statements were usually almost identical which was a little agitating. However, it didn't happen often so it wasn't too much of an issue. My other issue was just a me thing. I think im so accustom to romance books that I was expecting a happy ending for Dani and Toro. Unfortunately we didn't get it, but I also understand why. I'm just stuck in the mindset of how (dark) romances would go.
But other than that, the book is amazing and I'll probably be reading it again sometime later this year or the next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Murder, Mental illness, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Gore, Gun violence, and Blood
100_pages_hr's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Maldonado writes the best strong, brave, and resilient heroines. I loved Dani and especially love that she was an Army Ranger. So impressive.
The Killer's Game in this book was such a creative setting. I was so impressed with the clues, the danger, the competition, and Dani's code breaking skills.
I can't wait to see what she gets herself into in book 2!
I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.
The Killer's Game in this book was such a creative setting. I was so impressed with the clues, the danger, the competition, and Dani's code breaking skills.
I can't wait to see what she gets herself into in book 2!
I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Death, Gun violence, and Cursing
what_karla_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Fast-paced, page-turner, and full of action. This is my first book from this author, and I was completely immersed. I was blown away by the author's attention to detail. I honestly felt like I was right there in the story with Dani and Toro. I loved the diversity in the characters and reading about Dani's background in the military. I'm always a fan of a badass FMC. The story could easily be adapted to a movie. It gave me Squid Game and Blacklist vibes.
Highly recommend for fans of stories with military, espionage, plot twists, survival of the fittest, and cryptography.
I received an ARC from Netgalley and Thomas & Mercer. All thoughts and opinions are my own and offered freely.
Highly recommend for fans of stories with military, espionage, plot twists, survival of the fittest, and cryptography.
I received an ARC from Netgalley and Thomas & Mercer. All thoughts and opinions are my own and offered freely.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Violence
Moderate: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Murder and Kidnapping
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