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michellesantiago's review against another edition
4.0
As soon as I got Twisted in my eager hands in late January, I devoured it. Laura Griffin is one of my favorite romantic suspense author and one of my few auto-buy. She is a damn good writer and she has yet to disappoint me. Although Twisted is not my favorite by her (Snapped is) but it's still very, very good.
The heroine, Allison Doyle, was introduced in Snapped and she certainly made an impression there. I knew she's going to be a kick-ass, tough as nails kind of gal and I was really excited to see what kind of hero the author will pair her up with. Has-the-weight-of-the-world-on-his-shoulders Special Agent Mark Wolfe who was 43 years old to Allison's 27 was not what I expected but they worked. The romance aspect was a bit more downplayed in Twisted than in the author's previous books but it was still well-done. The romance here unfolded slowly but it made it more believable--besides the fact that Mark and Allison's focus is on the case and trying to piece together the clues to catch the serial killer, they had a few big issues they have to work out (their age difference being one of them).
The whole time I was reading Twisted I felt like I was watching a really good episode of Criminal Minds. The suspense took center stage in this book and it illustrates that Laura Griffin is the queen of well-written, gripping, unputdownable mystery. If you haven't read the previous Tracer books, Twisted reads as a very good standalone but if you are following the series some of characters from the previous novels are secondary characters in this book and you'll get an update on what they've been doing which is always fun. Twisted is a very good addition to the Tracers series. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I am once again counting down until the next one by Laura Griffin. If you have not read any of Ms. Griffin's books, what are you waiting for?
The heroine, Allison Doyle, was introduced in Snapped and she certainly made an impression there. I knew she's going to be a kick-ass, tough as nails kind of gal and I was really excited to see what kind of hero the author will pair her up with. Has-the-weight-of-the-world-on-his-shoulders Special Agent Mark Wolfe who was 43 years old to Allison's 27 was not what I expected but they worked. The romance aspect was a bit more downplayed in Twisted than in the author's previous books but it was still well-done. The romance here unfolded slowly but it made it more believable--besides the fact that Mark and Allison's focus is on the case and trying to piece together the clues to catch the serial killer, they had a few big issues they have to work out (their age difference being one of them).
The whole time I was reading Twisted I felt like I was watching a really good episode of Criminal Minds. The suspense took center stage in this book and it illustrates that Laura Griffin is the queen of well-written, gripping, unputdownable mystery. If you haven't read the previous Tracer books, Twisted reads as a very good standalone but if you are following the series some of characters from the previous novels are secondary characters in this book and you'll get an update on what they've been doing which is always fun. Twisted is a very good addition to the Tracers series. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I am once again counting down until the next one by Laura Griffin. If you have not read any of Ms. Griffin's books, what are you waiting for?
sillysprout's review against another edition
4.0
I loved it but the romantic relationship was a bit too fast for my liking. Kinda.
hannah109's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
ancientdebra's review against another edition
5.0
Stayed up too late, but so worth it! Creepy mystery, appealing characters, satisfying romance. Sigh.
ccgwalt's review against another edition
4.0
While I like Allison, she doesn't seem like a totally competent detective. That fact detracts somewhat from my overall enjoyment of the book. She makes what feel like rookie mistakes several times. Also, the romance isn't well developed in the beginning. There isn't enough background on why or how Allison develops her feelings for Mark. Mark's perspective was more clearly laid out.
Other than those quibbles, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I was drawn into the suspense plot and liked seeing the characters from the Dephi Center again. Mark's character is older that usual (early 40's) and that makes his jadedness more believable and less like a RS trope. Once the relationship starts the author handles the development well.
Recommended for all romantic suspense fans. Laura Griffin continues to be one of the most consistent RS authors out there!
Other than those quibbles, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I was drawn into the suspense plot and liked seeing the characters from the Dephi Center again. Mark's character is older that usual (early 40's) and that makes his jadedness more believable and less like a RS trope. Once the relationship starts the author handles the development well.
Recommended for all romantic suspense fans. Laura Griffin continues to be one of the most consistent RS authors out there!
ymiranda's review against another edition
5.0
I am really paying the price today for loving this book so much that I could not put it down until it was finished! So I've only had 4 hours of sleep.
This is my new favorite Laura Griffin book. It has everything I love to see in a romantic suspense - tall dark and handsome/tortured hero, a heroine who isn't perfect and a scary nut job serial killer.
I think I'm in love with Mark Wolfe!
Oh and the sneak peak at her next Tracer's book with Gage and Kelsey was terrific!
This is my new favorite Laura Griffin book. It has everything I love to see in a romantic suspense - tall dark and handsome/tortured hero, a heroine who isn't perfect and a scary nut job serial killer.
I think I'm in love with Mark Wolfe!
Oh and the sneak peak at her next Tracer's book with Gage and Kelsey was terrific!
crystabrittany's review against another edition
4.0
Much more suspense than romance, even more than Touch of Red (the first one of these I read). Liked the heroine much more. Serial killer and profiling thing was interesting.
gwynt's review against another edition
5.0
Really enjoyable. Laura Griffin never disappoints, and this is one of my favorites. Nice tension between FBI/Cops as shown through the two main characters, and a fun twist at the end. 5/5