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asza's review
tense
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
4.0
This is the second in a series, following Queen of Humboldt, though you don’t need to read that book in order to jump into this one. We return to Marisol and Sabrina 7 months after the events of the previous book. They had promised to see each other back in Chicago, but in this time Sabrina has completely avoided returning to the city.
Despite her broken heart, Marisol has been staying strong because the man who tortured her and kidnapped Sabrina is still on the loose, and has begun kidnapping young women in her neighborhood. On the other end, Sabrina is aware of the disappearances and is trying to fix the crisis using her power as governor.
This book has romance, action, politics, and second chances. Both women are strong players in the fight against their enemy, but both struggle to recognize that they’d work better together. I loved the Two Knights metaphor for Sabrina and Marisol that Dominque presented! I wasn’t familiar with chess at the time (now I know the names of different opening defensive moves LOL) but it fit so well.
The comparisons between Sabrina’s lavish governor’s mansion and in-house chef verses Marisol’s low income neighborhood and struggling community was *chef’s kiss*. These ladies are so different yet so similar. And omg the PINING? There were times I was practically screaming like OMG ladies please get your shit together and love each other PLEASE ahhhh! Literally loved it.
I also hope we get to see more of agent Tyler I want to know how she got those scars. Also the three of them are my new ot3 low key ;)
Despite her broken heart, Marisol has been staying strong because the man who tortured her and kidnapped Sabrina is still on the loose, and has begun kidnapping young women in her neighborhood. On the other end, Sabrina is aware of the disappearances and is trying to fix the crisis using her power as governor.
This book has romance, action, politics, and second chances. Both women are strong players in the fight against their enemy, but both struggle to recognize that they’d work better together. I loved the Two Knights metaphor for Sabrina and Marisol that Dominque presented! I wasn’t familiar with chess at the time (now I know the names of different opening defensive moves LOL) but it fit so well.
The comparisons between Sabrina’s lavish governor’s mansion and in-house chef verses Marisol’s low income neighborhood and struggling community was *chef’s kiss*. These ladies are so different yet so similar. And omg the PINING? There were times I was practically screaming like OMG ladies please get your shit together and love each other PLEASE ahhhh! Literally loved it.
I also hope we get to see more of agent Tyler I want to know how she got those scars. Also the three of them are my new ot3 low key ;)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, Kidnapping, and Sexual content
Minor: Sexual violence
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