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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
This was my first book from Linda Howard and I wasn't sure about it at first. However I really liked the banter between the main characters and the setting was interesting.
Sometimes it felt a little slow in between (even though it is a pretty short book overall).
Quick CW though: there is one scene with dubious consent in my opinion, also a lot of grieving and death / murder. If you struggle with these topics, please be aware and do a little research if this book is for you or not.
Sometimes it felt a little slow in between (even though it is a pretty short book overall).
Quick CW though: there is one scene with dubious consent in my opinion, also a lot of grieving and death / murder. If you struggle with these topics, please be aware and do a little research if this book is for you or not.
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
I liked Sarah and was so disappointed that she didn't get to use her skills to rescue herself. I couldn't understand why we were spending so much time with the off-putting cop until I realized he was the love interest (not a fan).
I give "Dying to Please" by Linda Howard an "A"... for average.
Unoriginal, uninspired and at times, painful.
Unoriginal, uninspired and at times, painful.
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Excrement
Minor: Infidelity, Classism
This is a story told from the perspective if a butler, and a female one no less. Intriguing, right? Well, I found that after the gripping opening to the story there wasn’t much to deliver. The story is very formulaic and predictable. Sometimes I like my stories to be predictable and familiar. There is comfort in knowing the good guys are good and the bad guys are bad. However, predictable dialogue is a story killer and I just couldn’t get over the cop jumping in the sack with someone involved in an ongoing investigation, suspect or no. I thought it was creepy. Once I lose my respect for the good guys, I usually lose my interest too. This book was no different.
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Badass butler and the cop who distrusts her.