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talielovesbooks's review
4.0
In the second installment of the Women's Murder Club we have what appears to be a serial killer who is killing African Americans who are somehow linked to the police force.
My favorite part of the book is the characters. The focus on Lindsay, the detective, Clair, the Medical Examiner, Jill, the Assistant District Attorney, and Cindy the reporter. Over the course of the book we learn more about their lives and relationships. I love the strong friendship these four have.
Beyond the characters, the mystery portion of this book is very well paced and keeps you wondering what is going to happen next.
I highly recommend this book for people who love strong female lead characters and love a good mystery thrown in as a bonus.
My favorite part of the book is the characters. The focus on Lindsay, the detective, Clair, the Medical Examiner, Jill, the Assistant District Attorney, and Cindy the reporter. Over the course of the book we learn more about their lives and relationships. I love the strong friendship these four have.
Beyond the characters, the mystery portion of this book is very well paced and keeps you wondering what is going to happen next.
I highly recommend this book for people who love strong female lead characters and love a good mystery thrown in as a bonus.
asheleighelizabeth's review
1.0
I left this unrated as I couldn't decide, and now coming back to review I barely remember it. From what I do remember the 'connections' made between the crimes were slim at best and I only finished it because it was incredibly quick to get through.
missjackieoh's review
3.0
I gave it a three only because after 1st To Die I expected it to be incredibally riveting. However, my attention was only snagged at the very end. Looking forward to the 3rd book though. I'm told it's amazing!
jlw_writes's review
3.0
Once again Patterson had me fooled! I thought about half way through that I knew who the killer was but I was wrong. Though my original decision did turn out to be a not so great of a person so I guess I'll call that a win on my part!
I'm still not sure how I feel about mystery novels on a whole yet. I mean, I really like tv shows like Women's Murder Club, Rizzoli and Isles, Castle, even Law and Order, but as far as reading them goes... I just waffle on the whole subject. Some times I really like the book and I'm super into it. Other times I'm going "Gosh, why isn't this over yet!" I guess the beginnings are the hardest part. I want to know who the killer is, right now.
I really enjoyed getting to see inside the other women's lives this time around. I feel like I know Claire, Jill, and Cindy a bit better than I had in the last book. Seeing their personal lives and how they struggle with what's going on makes it a bit easier to understand them and their connection to Lindsay.
Personally, dealing with Lindsay's father issues (which come up around mid-novel mind you!) was a bit much for me. It's not something that I like to read about because I generally read to escape into another world so when I can connect that much with a characters life, I dislike the feeling of it.
All-in-all it's a pretty okay book. It took me about three days to get through it which is much longer than it would normally take me to read my usual fantasy novels. I guess maybe I can't judge this fairly because it's not what I usually read?
I'm still not sure how I feel about mystery novels on a whole yet. I mean, I really like tv shows like Women's Murder Club, Rizzoli and Isles, Castle, even Law and Order, but as far as reading them goes... I just waffle on the whole subject. Some times I really like the book and I'm super into it. Other times I'm going "Gosh, why isn't this over yet!" I guess the beginnings are the hardest part. I want to know who the killer is, right now.
I really enjoyed getting to see inside the other women's lives this time around. I feel like I know Claire, Jill, and Cindy a bit better than I had in the last book. Seeing their personal lives and how they struggle with what's going on makes it a bit easier to understand them and their connection to Lindsay.
Personally, dealing with Lindsay's father issues (which come up around mid-novel mind you!) was a bit much for me. It's not something that I like to read about because I generally read to escape into another world so when I can connect that much with a characters life, I dislike the feeling of it.
All-in-all it's a pretty okay book. It took me about three days to get through it which is much longer than it would normally take me to read my usual fantasy novels. I guess maybe I can't judge this fairly because it's not what I usually read?
tina_feaster's review
3.0
Not as good as the first book in this series, but I still liked it and will continue to read the rest of the series.
hessionsreadingworld's review
3.0
#17: Popsugar 2018: a Book with an ugly cover
This is another mystery series that on the outside looks like it would fit the "cozy mystery" category, but in my opinion does not.
There can be language and graphic details. Overall, I do enjoy the "All Girls Club" that is created by this power house group of female professionals.
Terrible, terrible cover art though.
This is another mystery series that on the outside looks like it would fit the "cozy mystery" category, but in my opinion does not.
There can be language and graphic details. Overall, I do enjoy the "All Girls Club" that is created by this power house group of female professionals.
Terrible, terrible cover art though.
sunflowerqueen's review
2.0
This is a reread for me, I had hoped I’d like it more this time around. Nope...still not a fan. I just can’t get into these books. I guess I’m not a Patterson fan...
nightvenom's review
1.0
I really let this book sit in my mind for a while. you see, James here likes to add a 1-3 twist minimum to the endings of the books and this one was no differences but I can confidently say that the killer was severely underwhelming and made no sense.
Not to mention there is a very graphic and out of place scene where the killer masturbates to lynched black people. I don't consider this a spoiler because it added nothing to the plot and was just there to be shocking.
I am someone who often believes that any writer can write about anything they want if they put in the time and research to back it up which I don't think Patterson did or has ever done. this series feels like James just sat down with a hat and slips of paper with polarizing and shocking topics to write each book around.
Not to mention there is a very graphic and out of place scene where the killer masturbates to lynched black people. I don't consider this a spoiler because it added nothing to the plot and was just there to be shocking.
I am someone who often believes that any writer can write about anything they want if they put in the time and research to back it up which I don't think Patterson did or has ever done. this series feels like James just sat down with a hat and slips of paper with polarizing and shocking topics to write each book around.