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4.0
ARC received from author in exchange for an honest review.
I've read most of Andi Marquette's books and from experience I know that her works are always well written and edited. This novella is no exception and I enjoyed reading it a lot.
This is a mystery / detective book in which there's a slow-burn romance thrown into the mix for good measure. I liked the main characters, they are both well rounded, multilayered and believable. I loved the little quirks that Ellie has, like her rather compulsive liking of cinnamon candies. Ms. Marquette skilfully describes Ellie's transformation as she goes undercover into the fashion world in which she is a bit out of her element. You can experience her transformation not only through
her wardrove but also in her newfound outlook on the fashion's world.
The story is written from Ellie's point of view which gives Marya, the other main character, an air of mystery that suits the plot perfectly. There's good chemistry between them which increases in tension through the story.
The secondary characters were also well described and supported the main plot smoothly with exception of the Russian "baddies" which I tended to confuse. At the end of the book, I was still trying to figure out who was who and that interrupted the nice flow of the story. I also found some parts of the plot a bit unrealistic - a bit like a James Bond's story - which is not necessarily a bad thing for this genre.
Overall, another winner by Ms Marquette. I recommend it if you are looking for suspense, adventure and a bit of romance.
I've read most of Andi Marquette's books and from experience I know that her works are always well written and edited. This novella is no exception and I enjoyed reading it a lot.
This is a mystery / detective book in which there's a slow-burn romance thrown into the mix for good measure. I liked the main characters, they are both well rounded, multilayered and believable. I loved the little quirks that Ellie has, like her rather compulsive liking of cinnamon candies. Ms. Marquette skilfully describes Ellie's transformation as she goes undercover into the fashion world in which she is a bit out of her element. You can experience her transformation not only through
her wardrove but also in her newfound outlook on the fashion's world.
The story is written from Ellie's point of view which gives Marya, the other main character, an air of mystery that suits the plot perfectly. There's good chemistry between them which increases in tension through the story.
The secondary characters were also well described and supported the main plot smoothly with exception of the Russian "baddies" which I tended to confuse. At the end of the book, I was still trying to figure out who was who and that interrupted the nice flow of the story. I also found some parts of the plot a bit unrealistic - a bit like a James Bond's story - which is not necessarily a bad thing for this genre.
Overall, another winner by Ms Marquette. I recommend it if you are looking for suspense, adventure and a bit of romance.
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