Reviews tagging 'Pedophilia'

The Janes by Louisa Luna

2 reviews

ogokoo's review

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

Unlike the first book, this was more of a rescue suspense/action rather than a whodunnit. It was generally well executed. I personally prefer cases where one person is responsible for the crime as opposed to gang or cartel related plots which is what this was. I was super put off by the romance between Cap and Alice once again. they have zero sexual or romantic chemistry and it feels incredibly forced. It's honestly kind of ruining the books for me. Additionally, this book could have been about 50 pages shorter if the author had stopped describing every action even though it has no consequence for the characters or the story. I think she thought it adds to the character building, but I don't think it does.
I like Cap and Vega separately as characters but I honestly don't think they go very well together as professional partners either. 
I enjoyed the commentary on the messed up law enforcement and immigration systems in the US. And also the new setting. I'll probably pick up the next book because the plots are generally compelling, but I sincerely hope there's no more of this awful romance between the two leads.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Gun violence

Moderate: Sexual violence, Child abuse, Child death, and Pedophilia

jennifer_bush_73's review

dark mysterious sad

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Torture, Violence, Murder, Child abuse, Trafficking, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Pedophilia, and Kidnapping