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britneysreads00's review
3.0
Firstly I wanted to thank everyone for giving me the opportunity to read this book to review NetGalley, the publishers and the Author Nicole Givens Kurtz.
Typically this isn't my niche when it comes to books, but when reading the blurb about crime solvers with PTSD gets handed a strange death case. With a time frame to solve it, not only from her time until she retires but also on the verge of a mental spiral.
This book is super quick (about 120 pages on my iPad), a tech-filled world where suspects and witnesses care more about their technology than finding out what happened. For a quick read, I think it was pretty good. I would have loved a little more world-building because I couldn't fully immerse myself in the story. I think it also had a little to do with the writing. I couldn't mould with it, it felt rushed and seemed like it was just skipping over everything, and we were only getting the highlights. And I couldn't help but spot so many mistakes throughout the story.
But I loved the concept of the story. I was a little confused when the blurb mentioned that Fawn is retiring, so there's a time limit to finding out what happened, but this ends up being a series. But after reading the book, it makes more sense, and I will look for the next book to see how the series gets carried on.
Typically this isn't my niche when it comes to books, but when reading the blurb about crime solvers with PTSD gets handed a strange death case. With a time frame to solve it, not only from her time until she retires but also on the verge of a mental spiral.
This book is super quick (about 120 pages on my iPad), a tech-filled world where suspects and witnesses care more about their technology than finding out what happened. For a quick read, I think it was pretty good. I would have loved a little more world-building because I couldn't fully immerse myself in the story. I think it also had a little to do with the writing. I couldn't mould with it, it felt rushed and seemed like it was just skipping over everything, and we were only getting the highlights. And I couldn't help but spot so many mistakes throughout the story.
But I loved the concept of the story. I was a little confused when the blurb mentioned that Fawn is retiring, so there's a time limit to finding out what happened, but this ends up being a series. But after reading the book, it makes more sense, and I will look for the next book to see how the series gets carried on.
whatnolareads's review
3.0
Review: Glitches & Stitches ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
Author: Nicole Givens Kurtz
Publication Date: 23 January 2023
Publisher: Mocha Memoirs Press,
Mystery & Thrillers | OwnVoices | Sci Fi & Fantasy
Read: January 22, 2023
Original Review: January 24, 2023
Posted Reviewed: January 12, 2024
I received this book from Nicole Givens Kurtz and Mocha Memoirs Press, as an advanced eArc for my honest review any opinions that come from this review are my own. Thank you to both the Author, the publisher, and Netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book.
Here are my thoughts on this book was it good yes.. could it have been better yes. It was a quick mystery crime thriller with a beautiful cover that’s what honestly drew me in. It’s a short fast-paced novel with lots of twists and turns, lots of drama and chaos, and some action but nothing to scream about. I love the idea of futuristic crime-fighting it gives me I am robot vibes just a little bit. As far as character development I feel as if the author has a little work ahead because to me the female lead was a little flat it was just hard to get through her voice as a character. The book itself has a lot of potential and I’m looking forward to seeing what this author comes up with.
Author: Nicole Givens Kurtz
Publication Date: 23 January 2023
Publisher: Mocha Memoirs Press,
Mystery & Thrillers | OwnVoices | Sci Fi & Fantasy
Read: January 22, 2023
Original Review: January 24, 2023
Posted Reviewed: January 12, 2024
I received this book from Nicole Givens Kurtz and Mocha Memoirs Press, as an advanced eArc for my honest review any opinions that come from this review are my own. Thank you to both the Author, the publisher, and Netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book.
Here are my thoughts on this book was it good yes.. could it have been better yes. It was a quick mystery crime thriller with a beautiful cover that’s what honestly drew me in. It’s a short fast-paced novel with lots of twists and turns, lots of drama and chaos, and some action but nothing to scream about. I love the idea of futuristic crime-fighting it gives me I am robot vibes just a little bit. As far as character development I feel as if the author has a little work ahead because to me the female lead was a little flat it was just hard to get through her voice as a character. The book itself has a lot of potential and I’m looking forward to seeing what this author comes up with.
casey_h's review
2.0
Thanks NetGalley, Mocha Memoirs Press, Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), and Members' Titles for access to this arc.
2/5 Stars
I'm glad this was a quick read, because man did I struggle through it. The idea was good, but the writing style just wasn't my fave and made reading this really hard for me to get through. :/
2/5 Stars
I'm glad this was a quick read, because man did I struggle through it. The idea was good, but the writing style just wasn't my fave and made reading this really hard for me to get through. :/
hopecobblepotworld's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
gavinmatthew's review
5.0
If you like an enjoyable detective novella with cyberfunk flavor, then this read is for you! Glitches & Stitches by Nicole Givens Kurtz is a great run for the sci-fi enthusiast. Decorated with it's futuristic setting and gritty urban landscape, this neo noire tale grabs your attention and keeps you engaged with it's city yarn.
Fawn Granger is a regulator, detective, who handles murder cases. While her talents as an investigator are clear, it is her struggle with PTSD and social intimacy that adds layers to the character. Fawn is a woman you want to root for as she pushes through her own challenges to look into a peculiar death.
Fawn's partner on the street is Briscoe Baker, a smoker with a liking for vintage appearances. He's loyal and protective, and makes for a great addition to the story. He covers a few perspectives and acts as a foil at times to Fawn's outside-the-box thinking. Their friendship does an excellent job at making the pages turn.
A cyberfunk story with wonderful characters, this one is a must read. I look forward to the rest of the Death Violation series!
Fawn Granger is a regulator, detective, who handles murder cases. While her talents as an investigator are clear, it is her struggle with PTSD and social intimacy that adds layers to the character. Fawn is a woman you want to root for as she pushes through her own challenges to look into a peculiar death.
Fawn's partner on the street is Briscoe Baker, a smoker with a liking for vintage appearances. He's loyal and protective, and makes for a great addition to the story. He covers a few perspectives and acts as a foil at times to Fawn's outside-the-box thinking. Their friendship does an excellent job at making the pages turn.
A cyberfunk story with wonderful characters, this one is a must read. I look forward to the rest of the Death Violation series!
battyaboutbooks's review
2.0
After suffering from PTSD after an incident, Inspector Regulator Fawn Granger is ready to move to the Southwest Territories for a fresh start. Her final case in the district involves Dr. Leonard Cho, who was murdered. With everyone's heads bent toward their tech, there are no witnesses to his death violation. Fawn struggles with headaches and her PTSD as she and her partner, Birscoe, attempt to find the evidence they need to close their final case together.
This short, sci-fi mystery is full of steampunk noir elements that allow it to stand within its own niche. Kurtz does an excellent job at establishing a compelling, tech-focused universe. However, the story readers too far into Fawn's career, with constant hints at an "incident" that lead to her PTSD. We step into her first case just as she steps onto the scene, but we receive very little information about this strange, fascinating world. The story needs a lot more world-building within this installation of the series. It feels like we're missing a prequel, which leaves readers scrambling to make sense of an established universe.
This short, sci-fi mystery is full of steampunk noir elements that allow it to stand within its own niche. Kurtz does an excellent job at establishing a compelling, tech-focused universe. However, the story readers too far into Fawn's career, with constant hints at an "incident" that lead to her PTSD. We step into her first case just as she steps onto the scene, but we receive very little information about this strange, fascinating world. The story needs a lot more world-building within this installation of the series. It feels like we're missing a prequel, which leaves readers scrambling to make sense of an established universe.
crystalbeth's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I recieved this book as an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I genuinely really loved this book. It was definitely giving off cozy murder mystery vibes mixed with a cyberpunk futuristic world.
The characters were great. The plot was enjoyable, albeit the plot twist was an easy guess.
The book definitely could of been longer but I will read the next ones in the series.
I love the Authors writing style though, completely obsessed.
There were some editing errors that were annoying and some sentences that weren't put together well but it didn't make the book un-enjoyable or unreadable. The book did have some parts that didn't feel like they fit the vibe of the book, just very childish; a side characters reaction to our FMC as well as a piece of evidence not being looked till the end. I did have an issue with people being AH to the FMC because of PTSD and trauma, but I guess that's pretty realistic.
All in all, definitely a good read and would definitely recommend.
I genuinely really loved this book. It was definitely giving off cozy murder mystery vibes mixed with a cyberpunk futuristic world.
The characters were great. The plot was enjoyable, albeit the plot twist was an easy guess.
The book definitely could of been longer but I will read the next ones in the series.
I love the Authors writing style though, completely obsessed.
There were some editing errors that were annoying and some sentences that weren't put together well but it didn't make the book un-enjoyable or unreadable. The book did have some parts that didn't feel like they fit the vibe of the book, just very childish; a side characters reaction to our FMC as well as a piece of evidence not being looked till the end. I did have an issue with people being AH to the FMC because of PTSD and trauma, but I guess that's pretty realistic.
All in all, definitely a good read and would definitely recommend.
bhavya_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? Yes
3.5
Content/ Trigger Warnings- Addiction, Blood, Death, Depression, Smoking, PTSD, Chronic migraines, chronic pain, Murder
There's no guarantee that I haven't missed anything.
There's no guarantee that I haven't missed anything.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Chronic illness, and Addiction
the_gray_cat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
outsmartyourshelf's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
After suffering PTSD from her past cases, Inspector Regulator Fawn Granger is due to finish investigating death violation cases & move to the Southwest Territories at the end of the week. Her final case is a complex one, Dr Leonard Cho, a scientist working for a tech giant with some allegedly dodgy practices, is found dead. It seems Cho was obsessed with cybernetics, & may have been working on illegal tech which malfunctioned. Granger & long-term IR partner, Briscoe Baker, investigate & find out that Cho's death may not have been an accident.
First of all, I really like the overall idea - I am very into futuristic settings à la Bladerunner. I liked the partnership of Granger & Briscoe with absolutely no romantic overtures between them, & there was LGBTQ+ representation in the main relationships. The concept definitely has potential (I love the cover - very striking) but I found it lacking in detail overall. As a reader, I felt dropped into the midst of a conversation that was already halfway through, struggling at first to get up to speed. There needed to be more world-building - I like to feel as I am actually in the scene with the characters - i.e. what is a hatchling? Also what were these past cases that affected Granger & why did everyone except Briscoe seem to dislike her? The ending was very abrupt & a bit of a disappointment as there was a lot of build-up & then it just....ended. I seem to be an outlier in opinions about this, so don't let me put you off. In fact, I would read another one as it has piqued my interest enough to see if some of my questions are answered in later books.
My thanks to NetGalley & publishers, Mocha Memoirs Press, for the opportunity to read an ARC. I am voluntarily giving an honest review.
First of all, I really like the overall idea - I am very into futuristic settings à la Bladerunner. I liked the partnership of Granger & Briscoe with absolutely no romantic overtures between them, & there was LGBTQ+ representation in the main relationships. The concept definitely has potential (I love the cover - very striking) but I found it lacking in detail overall. As a reader, I felt dropped into the midst of a conversation that was already halfway through, struggling at first to get up to speed. There needed to be more world-building - I like to feel as I am actually in the scene with the characters - i.e. what is a hatchling? Also what were these past cases that affected Granger & why did everyone except Briscoe seem to dislike her? The ending was very abrupt & a bit of a disappointment as there was a lot of build-up & then it just....ended. I seem to be an outlier in opinions about this, so don't let me put you off. In fact, I would read another one as it has piqued my interest enough to see if some of my questions are answered in later books.
My thanks to NetGalley & publishers, Mocha Memoirs Press, for the opportunity to read an ARC. I am voluntarily giving an honest review.
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