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4.31 AVERAGE
4.31 AVERAGE
I love a JD Robb book. I love learning about cults. Put the two together and you get this amazing book.
Once we really got into the cult stuff I was hooked. Another wonderful In Death installment.
Once we really got into the cult stuff I was hooked. Another wonderful In Death installment.
AMAZING
Even if we can’t get justice in the real world for all the victims of cults, this book is a good example of why we have to keep fighting them.
Even if we can’t get justice in the real world for all the victims of cults, this book is a good example of why we have to keep fighting them.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
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
dark
emotional
sad
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
52 books into the series and J. D. Robb continues to amaze me at her creativity and story-telling ability. In FAITHLESS IN DEATH, she has Eve take on a religious cult. Given its publication date of 2021, I find it amusing that one could, if one so desired, look at a certain red-hatted fan base as the inspiration for said cult. Inspiration only, as The Natural Order is not harmless and goes way beyond our red-hatted compatriots.
As always, Ms. Robb keeps a good balance between the darkness of the cult and the lightness that includes Eve and her chosen family. You need that because what Eve uncovers is as dark as it gets. Not anywhere nearly as graphic as previous books in the series, but there should be trigger warnings for the more sensitive reader. We get to see what Mavis and Leonardo have been up to for the first time in a while, and Eve and Roarke's reactions are priceless.
Having listened to a majority of the series in the last two years, you would think I would be tired of the series. Yet, while FAITHLESS IN DEATH follows the same formula as the rest, it continues to surprise and delight in not only what Eve must discover but how and why. No two stories are the same, and that is one of the reasons I keep listening to the series. Plus, none of the characters remain stagnant, as is often the case in detective series. Instead, Eve is far from the relationship-adverse, hard-edged loner we first meet, just as Roarke is no longer the aloof and cagey businessman. If anything, Eve and Roarke are a great example of a relationship that grows and matures over time, just as Eve's ability to solve the unsolvable crime is a reminder that there are still good guys out there fighting for those who can no longer speak for themselves. The series provides hope in a world that feels too hopeless at times.
As always, Ms. Robb keeps a good balance between the darkness of the cult and the lightness that includes Eve and her chosen family. You need that because what Eve uncovers is as dark as it gets. Not anywhere nearly as graphic as previous books in the series, but there should be trigger warnings for the more sensitive reader. We get to see what Mavis and Leonardo have been up to for the first time in a while, and Eve and Roarke's reactions are priceless.
Having listened to a majority of the series in the last two years, you would think I would be tired of the series. Yet, while FAITHLESS IN DEATH follows the same formula as the rest, it continues to surprise and delight in not only what Eve must discover but how and why. No two stories are the same, and that is one of the reasons I keep listening to the series. Plus, none of the characters remain stagnant, as is often the case in detective series. Instead, Eve is far from the relationship-adverse, hard-edged loner we first meet, just as Roarke is no longer the aloof and cagey businessman. If anything, Eve and Roarke are a great example of a relationship that grows and matures over time, just as Eve's ability to solve the unsolvable crime is a reminder that there are still good guys out there fighting for those who can no longer speak for themselves. The series provides hope in a world that feels too hopeless at times.
I really enjoyed this book. I like the flow of a murder to a big operation. Robb writes a captivating story that moves and keeps moving. From a routine call to a religious order take down this story keeps the reader engaged. Robb also throws in updates on characters that we haven’t seen in the last few books, so we find out more about Mavis and Leo and their family which is also good. I know that those of us reading these books are most likely people who have read all 51 others and there fore this review is not going to help you decide, but this book and story shine just a bit brighter than the last few. Overall, a very good read.
There's an ebb and flow to the Eve Dallas stories now, 52 books in. I always love them, but some are better than others. This is a better one. Super intricate plot and takedown, and lots of our favorite side characters are featured throughout.
I know people like to say this series is getting too long or too repetitive and I love that for you but I'll be reading them until she stops writing them!
I know people like to say this series is getting too long or too repetitive and I love that for you but I'll be reading them until she stops writing them!
Spoiler
The little moment in the takedown between Eve and Roarke as they're breaking in made me happy!!! Alternate universe non-cop Eve and Roarke would've been master thieves and we love to see it.
Another excellent Eve Dallas book. This one involves a bigoted cult that reaches far outside the city.
I always enjoy this series. Yes, It’s formulaic got our favorites but still fun!
Fascinating (and disturbing) case, and the cast of characters delights as always.