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bishesta's review against another edition
3.0
Not sure I liked the romance side of things. I have so many more questions….
nuhafariha's review
4.0
Thank you to Kensington Books and NetGalley for the Reader's Copy!
Now available!
Tense, tightly wounded and intense are all words that perfectly fit Yolanda Vance, the protagonist of Aya de Leon's latest thriller A Spy in the Struggle. After recent scandals at her law firm, Vance finds herself on the verge of homelessness, a condition she sought to escape throughout much of her childhood. Driven by desperation, she joins the FBI on a mission to investigate the untimely death of a young Black woman and a community based organizing union, the Red Black and Green. Along the way, Vance confronts her own demons and paradoxes.
What I liked about this novel is Leon's never ending plot twists. Each time I thought I knew what Vance was going to do, she surprised me. The ever evolving character development and Aya de Leon's complex exploration of class, race and gender in the modern "movements" makes this a great read!
Now available!
Tense, tightly wounded and intense are all words that perfectly fit Yolanda Vance, the protagonist of Aya de Leon's latest thriller A Spy in the Struggle. After recent scandals at her law firm, Vance finds herself on the verge of homelessness, a condition she sought to escape throughout much of her childhood. Driven by desperation, she joins the FBI on a mission to investigate the untimely death of a young Black woman and a community based organizing union, the Red Black and Green. Along the way, Vance confronts her own demons and paradoxes.
What I liked about this novel is Leon's never ending plot twists. Each time I thought I knew what Vance was going to do, she surprised me. The ever evolving character development and Aya de Leon's complex exploration of class, race and gender in the modern "movements" makes this a great read!
mystmatt's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
marie_w's review
adventurous
slow-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
2.5
agmaynard's review
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
Excellent! Weaves history and current issues beautifully in this story of unexpectedly undercover agent Yolanda Vance. Until now, she had not seen but now she awakes.
pallasreads's review against another edition
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
gillianengelbrecht's review
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Racial slurs, and Sexual content
Moderate: Racism, Police brutality, and Stalking
Minor: Drug use, Classism, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Murder, and Death of parent
eggrolyn's review
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
anouk_k05's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5