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laure_anne's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
charlotteg0a807's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Emma is a kick ass fire cracker from the start and yet her character is totally lovable along with Lucas the Vampire king she as a newbie detective must work out the mystery of her mentors apparent accidentally death but with Emma being killed within the same time scale they suspect everything is related. If only they could figure out what Emma is. Unfortunately now I have read this I need to read the rest of the series as I need to know what Emma is.
fmcfranny's review against another edition
5.0
This was an absolutely amazing read. I sat down to read a few chapters before bed and looked up to see that I would be getting out of bed in a few hours without ever having made it there. I just read start to finish and loved every second. I laughed and sighed. The plot was interesting, a new twist on old subjects, a wonderful mix to make something interesting. Emma was a wonderful character to follow. She was spunky but a rule follower. She evolved during the book. As she experienced new things and hit new roadblocks she pushed back and found her inner strength. Lucas was interesting and not the expected but in a really good way. He was almost mischievous while helping Emma. There was also a twist ending I didn't entirely see coming. I cannot wait to read more.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
grishreads's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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? It's complicated
3.75
lynguy1's review against another edition
4.0
Emma Bellamy’s final two-week rotation for the detective training starts on Monday. Her two-year process will end with it and then exams. After terrific reports on her previous rotations, she’s expecting to be posted with the Cyber Squad. Instead, she’s posted to the Supernatural Squad. This is a squad where detectives go before retirement as it has little power. Supernaturals who step out of line are dealt with by their own kind. After confronting Detective Superintendent Lucinda Barnes and finding it’s not a mistake, Emma is determined to get through the rotation. Her new partner and mentor is Detective Constable Anthony (Tony) Brown. But things don’t go smoothly. Murders, cranky werewolves, helpful (or are they?) vampires, bored co-workers, disappearances, and more make this a rotation to remember.
Emma is a likeable character, driven to succeed. She knows that she wants to be a detective, but readers never get a good feeling as to why. She does have flaws as well, including risk-taking that can work for or against her depending on the situation. Tony is good-natured and close to retiring. However, there is more to him than initially meets the eye.
Harper’s writing style and the engaging characters immediately pulled me into the story. The action starts in chapter three and so does the beginning of a mystery. With chapter six, I delighted in the supernatural events that started to unfold. I got a kick out of this novel and Emma’s adventures with the Supernatural Squad. There was one aspect to one of the murders where I initially felt the murderer’s motive was weak. However, when I thought about some true crimes, I realized there are even weaker motives that have actually occurred. Themes include hierarchy, power, murder, lies, jealousy, and understanding and appreciating situations from different perspectives, and control.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this entertaining book. A well-written story line with good world-building, fascinating characters, and an interesting mystery made this novel a fast read. The plot and pacing were good. While parts of the story were a little predictable, I stayed engaged. There were plenty of action scenes, tension, and suspense to give the story energy and kept the pages turning. I would recommend it to those that enjoy urban fantasy and supernatural suspense police procedurals. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
This is my honest review. Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way. Publication date was May 9, 2017.
clockworkbook's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting premise and characters. I look forward to reading more and find the answers to so many questions. I especially need more of Lukas.
rebeccazh's review against another edition
4.0
I read the first three books over the past few days because I'm sick and lying in bed lol. This is a fun series. I didn't LOVE the first book (around a 3.5) but it was enjoyable enough that I decided to continue, and the second and third books are SO GOOD. Especially the third book, which is a great use of Groundhog Day trope. Emma also grew on me. Looking forward to finding out more about Emma's abilities.
solace_in_things's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0