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tessa_talks_books's review
5.0
Kill A Spy by Samantha Lee Howe is the explosive ending to the House of Killers trilogy that left me disappointed to end my time with Neva and Michael but very intrigued about their future.
For a character who has been trained at a young age to be devoid of emotion and detached from any human bond, Neva is surprisingly relatable and complex. I started the trilogy fascinated by this perfect assassin, and my adoration never changed or wavered. She can be anyone, find anyone, and kill anyone without being discovered. She is a shadow. But a shadow with a complex history that has come back to haunt her in more ways than one.
The ending surprised and shocked me, but it is the ending that must be. I always love when I am surprised by a story, and Kill a Spy delivered that and then some. The history of the House of Killers, Neva's training ground, has been kept vague until now, and I loved all the backstories found in this story. They did not explain everything, but they explained enough that I felt satisfied that any gaps in the plot were filled and how the ending could be a viable way to conclude the story.
There is more violence than in the two previous books, which is not surprising since it is about an assassin. Still, this time around, not only is Neva doing what only she can do, but there is a serial killer on the loose, and all the victims have one disturbing thing in common. It becomes increasingly crucial for Neva to remember the past and discover who is behind all the recent murders.
There is also more of a romance in this story that even though I wanted it to ring natural, the fact that Neva is who she is makes it never quite seem genuine. Yet, this did not impact my enjoyment of the story overall.
I am sad to see this series conclude, but it is a fun and thrilling journey to get to the end that I can highly recommend to everyone.
For a character who has been trained at a young age to be devoid of emotion and detached from any human bond, Neva is surprisingly relatable and complex. I started the trilogy fascinated by this perfect assassin, and my adoration never changed or wavered. She can be anyone, find anyone, and kill anyone without being discovered. She is a shadow. But a shadow with a complex history that has come back to haunt her in more ways than one.
The ending surprised and shocked me, but it is the ending that must be. I always love when I am surprised by a story, and Kill a Spy delivered that and then some. The history of the House of Killers, Neva's training ground, has been kept vague until now, and I loved all the backstories found in this story. They did not explain everything, but they explained enough that I felt satisfied that any gaps in the plot were filled and how the ending could be a viable way to conclude the story.
There is more violence than in the two previous books, which is not surprising since it is about an assassin. Still, this time around, not only is Neva doing what only she can do, but there is a serial killer on the loose, and all the victims have one disturbing thing in common. It becomes increasingly crucial for Neva to remember the past and discover who is behind all the recent murders.
There is also more of a romance in this story that even though I wanted it to ring natural, the fact that Neva is who she is makes it never quite seem genuine. Yet, this did not impact my enjoyment of the story overall.
I am sad to see this series conclude, but it is a fun and thrilling journey to get to the end that I can highly recommend to everyone.
javierfp82's review
4.0
Review published in: https://diagnosisbookaholic.blogspot.com/2021/07/kill-spy.html
Kill a spy is the third and last installment in “The House of Killers” trilogy and OMG, what a finale! Michael and Neva’s story got a perfect closing but also left the door open to maybe meet them back in a few years. I would love to know how their lives are going!
This is not the kind of series where you can read each book as a stand-alone. Here is imperative to read them all in order, and if you read them close in time even better, as it’s a really intricate story with lots of details and plots being referenced throughout the three books that you won’t be able to truly appreciate unless you read the whole series. It’s a tremendously entertaining spy story so it would make for some great binge reading.
I love spy stories where you know you can’t trust anyone cause everyone could be a mole or a double agent and when that results in some OMG moments once they’re revealed.
The story picks up right where book 2 finished so it starts already on a high and the pace doesn’t slow down at all until the very end. I became so engrossed I read it almost in one sitting (and that’s quite a feat for me especially because I read it while on vacation and I barely have time to read then).
I loved all the glimpses into the past that helped us understand the current events and, most of all, Neva’s past and present. We already knew about Michael but she was still a bit of an enigma.
There were some graphic descriptions so maybe proceed with caution those faint of heart.
All in all, a fantastic trilogy where you can see the story play out in your mind as if you were watching a movie.
After a domestic suspense and a spy story I can’t wait to see what Samantha Lee Howe comes out with next.
Thanks to NetGalley and One More Chapter for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Kill a spy is the third and last installment in “The House of Killers” trilogy and OMG, what a finale! Michael and Neva’s story got a perfect closing but also left the door open to maybe meet them back in a few years. I would love to know how their lives are going!
This is not the kind of series where you can read each book as a stand-alone. Here is imperative to read them all in order, and if you read them close in time even better, as it’s a really intricate story with lots of details and plots being referenced throughout the three books that you won’t be able to truly appreciate unless you read the whole series. It’s a tremendously entertaining spy story so it would make for some great binge reading.
I love spy stories where you know you can’t trust anyone cause everyone could be a mole or a double agent and when that results in some OMG moments once they’re revealed.
The story picks up right where book 2 finished so it starts already on a high and the pace doesn’t slow down at all until the very end. I became so engrossed I read it almost in one sitting (and that’s quite a feat for me especially because I read it while on vacation and I barely have time to read then).
I loved all the glimpses into the past that helped us understand the current events and, most of all, Neva’s past and present. We already knew about Michael but she was still a bit of an enigma.
There were some graphic descriptions so maybe proceed with caution those faint of heart.
All in all, a fantastic trilogy where you can see the story play out in your mind as if you were watching a movie.
After a domestic suspense and a spy story I can’t wait to see what Samantha Lee Howe comes out with next.
Thanks to NetGalley and One More Chapter for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
nickieandremus's review
5.0
***I received an ARC from Net Galley in exchange for my honest review
In the third House of Killers book, the body count is rising as women who look similar to Neva are being brutally murdered. Neva is still in hiding while looking for a way to clear her name, while also taking out the rest of the Network. Ben & Mia have gone into hiding from the Network, but it may be too late. Before it all went down in the previous book, Neva had warned Michael that there was a mole in M15 and the Network was planning to activate Mia. Ufortunately, no one took Neva seriously........now is it too late?
I love these books. They are addictive. If you have ever watched Killing Eve, that is what I imagine when I see it all unfold. The author does such an excellent job with her writing that I feel like I can really see it all play out. You definitely want to start with book one, so you aren't lost, but once you read one you will be hooked just like I am. If you love a good thriller, then this series is perfect for you. I highly recommend it!
In the third House of Killers book, the body count is rising as women who look similar to Neva are being brutally murdered. Neva is still in hiding while looking for a way to clear her name, while also taking out the rest of the Network. Ben & Mia have gone into hiding from the Network, but it may be too late. Before it all went down in the previous book, Neva had warned Michael that there was a mole in M15 and the Network was planning to activate Mia. Ufortunately, no one took Neva seriously........now is it too late?
I love these books. They are addictive. If you have ever watched Killing Eve, that is what I imagine when I see it all unfold. The author does such an excellent job with her writing that I feel like I can really see it all play out. You definitely want to start with book one, so you aren't lost, but once you read one you will be hooked just like I am. If you love a good thriller, then this series is perfect for you. I highly recommend it!
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