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mags_louise's review against another edition
5.0
This was a fantastic read. That had me hooked from the very first page. As the story was so fast paced, complex and full of twists, turns suspense, action and intrigue. That I could not put it down, and the fact that its focus was Thorne and Gwyn just made it all the more enjoyable. As I have wanted to read both their stories for so long. And that they end up together, which I didn't see coming was just icing on the cake.
Plus, this story features so many characters and old favourites of mine from the Baltimore series. That it felt like I was catching up with old friends Whose stories I now want to reread and I can see myself having a major Karen Rose binge read really soon!!
And I would definitely recommend Death is Not Enough to others. As it really was a brilliant read and one of the best Romantic Suspense stories I've read in a long time.
Plus, this story features so many characters and old favourites of mine from the Baltimore series. That it felt like I was catching up with old friends Whose stories I now want to reread and I can see myself having a major Karen Rose binge read really soon!!
And I would definitely recommend Death is Not Enough to others. As it really was a brilliant read and one of the best Romantic Suspense stories I've read in a long time.
totallytales's review against another edition
4.0
Rose once again pulled me in and got me hooked, expertly providing a cast of characters you are rooting for. This book 6 in the Baltimore series but each book focuses on a different character so you don't need to read them from the beginning. If you are returning for the latest installment you will be in for a treat getting to see what the other characters are up to now. As well as reading chapters through the eyes of Thorne and his friends as all they try to prove his innocence you also get to read through the eyes of the gang lord trying to destroy him. This is pure sensational escapism.
Thanks to Netgalley and Headline in exchange for an open and honest review.
Thanks to Netgalley and Headline in exchange for an open and honest review.
lejlahdz's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? N/A
4.25
books4annie's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
jonetta's review against another edition
4.0
We’re back in Baltimore and this time the focus is on Thomas Thorne and Gwyn Weaver. You may recall that they are both Lucy Fitzpatrick’s partners in Sheidalin, the nightclub they jointly own. He’s a defense attorney and she’s the club manager. It’s been four years since the attacks on Lucy and Gwyn and Thorne is finally gathering up the courage to express his true feelings to Gwyn. Before that happens, she discovers him unconscious in his bed with another woman. The problem is the woman is dead and her blood is all over him. His last memory doesn’t include her at all.
As with most of the stories in this series, the answers aren’t made clear initially but this one is a bit different in that we get the villain’s point of view early on though not the identity. I love this approach as it keeps the mystery going but we don’t quite have all the information. Just about every earlier character from the previous books set in Baltimore have active roles here, which I really like as we get updates on what’s going on in their lives.
The person behind Thorne’s problems is beyond diabolical and the attacks are brutal. I just wanted the team to solve this thing but it wasn’t easy. Entanglements from Thorne’s childhood are a major factor so it got gnarly. The focus wasn’t entirely on Thorne as the prickly Gwyn got equal page time. I really liked getting to know her and her backstory. The romance didn’t take a backseat but the mystery certainly was what captivated me. Be prepared for the usual high body count as this wasn’t pretty. It’s a huge cast of characters with intriguing secondary storylines. Marguerite Gavin narrated this one and she delivered a fine performance, especially with so many to give distinctive voices. I continue to love listening to this series and being back here, no matter what city!
While this book can stand alone pretty well, the better experience is to read it in order. Also, there are spoilers from the earlier Baltimore book so if you plan to go back and start from the beginning, which I highly recommend, don’t begin here. Quite frankly, there are connections throughout the entire 21 books.
As with most of the stories in this series, the answers aren’t made clear initially but this one is a bit different in that we get the villain’s point of view early on though not the identity. I love this approach as it keeps the mystery going but we don’t quite have all the information. Just about every earlier character from the previous books set in Baltimore have active roles here, which I really like as we get updates on what’s going on in their lives.
The person behind Thorne’s problems is beyond diabolical and the attacks are brutal. I just wanted the team to solve this thing but it wasn’t easy. Entanglements from Thorne’s childhood are a major factor so it got gnarly. The focus wasn’t entirely on Thorne as the prickly Gwyn got equal page time. I really liked getting to know her and her backstory. The romance didn’t take a backseat but the mystery certainly was what captivated me. Be prepared for the usual high body count as this wasn’t pretty. It’s a huge cast of characters with intriguing secondary storylines. Marguerite Gavin narrated this one and she delivered a fine performance, especially with so many to give distinctive voices. I continue to love listening to this series and being back here, no matter what city!
While this book can stand alone pretty well, the better experience is to read it in order. Also, there are spoilers from the earlier Baltimore book so if you plan to go back and start from the beginning, which I highly recommend, don’t begin here. Quite frankly, there are connections throughout the entire 21 books.
maitaylor01's review against another edition
4.0
I have always enjoyed Karen Rose's books, but until this one, it had been a little while since I had picked one up to read. Picking her work back up again felt a little like coming home, although perhaps a home that you wouldn't really want to live in, given the torture loving gang lord who was stalking it. One of the things I love about Karen Rose is that although her books all work well as standalones, they are equally enjoyable if you are following the series, as familiar characters pop up throughout the books, just with the main focus moving around them. Even after my break from reading her books, I was pleased to see some of my past favourites make an appearance. My only issue with this book is that it had so many characters that at times I struggled to keep track of who was who. Other than that, it was classic fast-paced Rose, and I would thoroughly recommend it.
emjaysmusings's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
nikkic1998's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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
4.0