3.83 AVERAGE

adventurous hopeful informative mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

President Madeline Parson Wright is in the middle of crucial, top-secret negotiations that could prevent the U.S. economy from collapsing. The past actions of her husband, former NFL player Cole Wright, could land him in jail and destroy her career. Could the handsome, popular first gentleman really be responsible for the death of an NFL cheerleader that he had dated before his marriage? Those with their own agenda are happy to exploit Cole's situation, but there is one journalist who is determined to uncover the truth, no matter what the cost.

This is the second collaboration between President Clinton and James Patterson that I've read, and I enjoyed them both. Patterson's skill at creating intriguing characters and fast-paced stories, combined with Clinton's insider information about the presidency and the U.S. government add up to an engaging book. Some things are predictable, but there are still some surprises when things are revealed at the end. I enjoyed the multiple points-of-view and short chapters of this fast-paced mystery/thriller. 

I received an advance review copy of this ebook from Little, Brown and Company but my review is voluntary and unbiased. 
emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

leftyjonesq's review

3.75
adventurous tense medium-paced

Each of President Clinton’s fiction books have been fast paced and thrilling. Although this one at times struggle with pacing and could definitely be shorter, it is a thriller. Overall a fun book that could have been edited some more 

I received a free advanced copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. 
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firststreetbethreads's review

3.5
adventurous mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated