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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
The story of Avery and John Paul, who meet when John Paul tracks an assassin he's been hunting to the same spa she and her aunt were supposed to spend their holidays. Avery's aunt is missing, and Avery is determined to use all her skills from analyzing data for the FBI to figure out where she is.
John Paul soon realizes that their goals align, since the assassin he's after is responsible for Avery's aunt's disappearance and the two form an uneasy partnership to solve the case..
Alpha hero who works alone, a competent heroine who refuses to be left behind and enough sparks between them to have them falling for each other in no time, especially aided by their close proximity and danger they face.
Engaging story that ends with a happily ever after and the mysteries wrapped up with a bow.
Previous book reviews:
✦ Mercy (Buchanan-Renard, #2)
✦ Heartbreaker (Buchanan-Renard, #1)
John Paul soon realizes that their goals align, since the assassin he's after is responsible for Avery's aunt's disappearance and the two form an uneasy partnership to solve the case.
Spoiler
It turns out that Avery's sociopath mother who abandoned her as a baby and was the reason why Avery joined the FBI, was the one responsible for her aunt's abduction. Her unique ability of putting seemingly unconnected puzzle pieces together helps them figure out who the bad guys were and deal with them. Avery's mom, the assassin and her aunt's husbandAlpha hero who works alone, a competent heroine who refuses to be left behind and enough sparks between them to have them falling for each other in no time, especially aided by their close proximity and danger they face.
Engaging story that ends with a happily ever after and the mysteries wrapped up with a bow.
Previous book reviews:
✦ Mercy (Buchanan-Renard, #2)
✦ Heartbreaker (Buchanan-Renard, #1)
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I was excited to pick this book up, thinking I would learn thriller story construction from a talented author. Instead I found myself swept along in a compelling story. I thoroughly loved this book. The main characters were tough and believable. Their actions were so well motivated that I felt like I knew them.
I read all of Garwood's historicals and was devastated when she made the jump to thriller writing. However, I now see the tenderness that initially drew me to her work in her thrillers. It took a while for the scales to fall from my eyes.
I'll be picking up the rest of her thrillers, count on it. I highly recommend this book for those who like fast paced reads.
I read all of Garwood's historicals and was devastated when she made the jump to thriller writing. However, I now see the tenderness that initially drew me to her work in her thrillers. It took a while for the scales to fall from my eyes.
I'll be picking up the rest of her thrillers, count on it. I highly recommend this book for those who like fast paced reads.
I can't say that I ever really warmed up to John Paul, but I loved Avery. She was a little geeky, but still kick ass. I also have to say that I was completely surprised by the twist at the end. I felt like I should have seen it coming, but I totally didn't. I also liked getting more of a view into Monk's world. It was kind of fun watching him fall apart because of a woman. Another great read by Julie Garwood.
It was ok. It ended the way I knew it would. I was unaware that it's part of some kind of set, apparently the last one in the set. Oh well. I did get aggravated at one point because the main character learns super important information, which she then ignores/forgets/whatever for several chapters. It just felt very OOC considering she's supposed to be this amazing analyst that uses random obscure information to solve cases. But I guess if she had remembered it sooner, it would've cut the story by about 200 pages and lost a lot of angst/drama. I just feel like the author made a HUGE deal about her finding out everything she could about the information super early for her to just forget it. If the info wasn't going to be used right away, put the investigating bit about it later in the story.
tense
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not a bad storyline but the obvious main characters fall in love trope was a bit overpowering.
I am currently reading Killjoy by Julie Garwood.
Killjoy
Julie Garwood
Suspence
442 pages
Her razor-sharp mind and ability to decipher evidence have made Avery Delaney an expert crime analyst for the FBI. Now she will have to use every one of her skills on a case that hits painfully close to home.
Avery's beloved aunt Carolyn was on her way to a posh spa in the Colorado mountains. But she never made it arrived. Now, with scant clues and fewer resources, Avrey must track down Carolyn--and outmaneuver a brillaint killer named Monk who is part of an elaborate plot of madness and lethal vengeance.
Killjoy
Julie Garwood
Suspence
442 pages
Her razor-sharp mind and ability to decipher evidence have made Avery Delaney an expert crime analyst for the FBI. Now she will have to use every one of her skills on a case that hits painfully close to home.
Avery's beloved aunt Carolyn was on her way to a posh spa in the Colorado mountains. But she never made it arrived. Now, with scant clues and fewer resources, Avrey must track down Carolyn--and outmaneuver a brillaint killer named Monk who is part of an elaborate plot of madness and lethal vengeance.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes