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hmuraski27's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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
5.0
milola's review against another edition
2.0
came to this book knowing nothing about IQ. I think I would have been happier reading this, and possibly caring about the characters (except Dodson - he gets 4 stars,) had I started with the first book.
orla_h's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Violence
Moderate: Murder, Grief, and Death
Minor: Drug use, Mental illness, and Sexual assault
radioactve_piano's review against another edition
3.0
Surprised to be left on a cliffhanger! (The previous books left things open, but didn't seem to be as hanging.)
But, overall, another good, entertaining (in as much as a book about sadistic serial killers can be called that...) read. And IQ's mental health is more prominently addressed, which is also a relief after the major inconsistencies over the first four books.
But, overall, another good, entertaining (in as much as a book about sadistic serial killers can be called that...) read. And IQ's mental health is more prominently addressed, which is also a relief after the major inconsistencies over the first four books.
jhbandcats's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
4.75
I love Joe Ide's IQ series. They've got complex characters, convoluted plots, and wild action scenes. I found this book a bit slow in the beginning but it picked up after the early chapters that introduced the main characters.
All the old favorites are back, both the serious ones (IQ, Grace, and Deronda) and the ones who provide the rare comic relief (the ever-suffering Juanell and his scornful mother-in-law). Of course, they're some new people on the scene, too, both good guys (a hapless young man and anguished young woman who are working together) and bad guys (a couple of crazed ex-con killers) and one in-between (a suspicious cop). These people are like pool balls bouncing off one another or sometimes just sliding past unaware. Somehow the author keeps multiple plot points going at the same time, each equally important.
As I say, I *love* the IQ books, but Joe Ide is just downright cruel. He ends the book on a cliffhanger knowing he won't be giving us a sequel for about a year. I can't wait that long!
Highly recommended for those who like clever action thrillers.
All the old favorites are back, both the serious ones (IQ, Grace, and Deronda) and the ones who provide the rare comic relief (the ever-suffering Juanell and his scornful mother-in-law). Of course, they're some new people on the scene, too, both good guys (a hapless young man and anguished young woman who are working together) and bad guys (a couple of crazed ex-con killers) and one in-between (a suspicious cop). These people are like pool balls bouncing off one another or sometimes just sliding past unaware. Somehow the author keeps multiple plot points going at the same time, each equally important.
As I say, I *love* the IQ books, but Joe Ide is just downright cruel. He ends the book on a cliffhanger knowing he won't be giving us a sequel for about a year. I can't wait that long!
Highly recommended for those who like clever action thrillers.
rainbowbookworm's review against another edition
2.0
I did not enjoy that Dodson and IQ were not together in this one; nor did I appreciate that Grace was left to face a man intent on revenge all by herself. The three characters had their own storylines, but none of them was fleshed out enough.
Still... I am invested in them and will check out the sixth book in the series whenever it is published.
Still... I am invested in them and will check out the sixth book in the series whenever it is published.