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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
I don't read many series and I really enjoyed seeing the connections not only too The Kind Worth Killing but also little small references to Nine Lives which is probably my favorite Swanson book thus far.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Started off great but by the end I just wanted it to be over. 3 stars for the first 2/3 of the book…
Do you remember this author’s book, “The Kind Worth Killing” which I reviewed in which I said, “…and then the ending, which leads you to wonder…is there a possibility for a second book?”
Well here it is!
But it isn’t anything like expected.
The way the author left the first book, you would expect that it would be all about…well, I’m not going to say, because then I could spoil the first book, and possibly this one.
This book, actually has the same main characters, Lily and Henry Kimball.
Even so, it adds some more new characters, and brings in a little bit more evil in those particular new characters, and well maybe as readers we may want to know how they are going to relate to the original characters.
And that is where the fun begins.
Do I like this book as much as I liked the first book? No.
But, I still enjoyed reading it. If that makes sense. Probably because this writer knows how to engage his readers, and that to me is what really counts, just as much as whether the story has something to tell us. 3.5 stars
Well here it is!
But it isn’t anything like expected.
The way the author left the first book, you would expect that it would be all about…well, I’m not going to say, because then I could spoil the first book, and possibly this one.
This book, actually has the same main characters, Lily and Henry Kimball.
Even so, it adds some more new characters, and brings in a little bit more evil in those particular new characters, and well maybe as readers we may want to know how they are going to relate to the original characters.
And that is where the fun begins.
Do I like this book as much as I liked the first book? No.
But, I still enjoyed reading it. If that makes sense. Probably because this writer knows how to engage his readers, and that to me is what really counts, just as much as whether the story has something to tell us. 3.5 stars
wasn't wowed but kept me entertained while i worked so. i don't have much complaints other than i hate henry kimball as a main character but it makes sense that the former cop would be unethical at every turn. lily is by far the most interesting character in this series so at least there's that. hated how little she was in it tho.
Nonsense
This book was so ridiculous. Henry and Lily had a weird friendship after she tried to kill him. He remained oddly obsessed with her. He was extra creepy in this book. He continued to write his silly limericks. Joan and her storyline was so far-fetched. Then Lily going after Joan made it even worse. I was excited about this book because I wanted to know what would happen when Lily’s hiding place was uncovered. Nothing happened! It was so anticlimactic. I don’t understand the point of this book at all. It sucked.
Do yourself a favor and never listen to this via audiobook. The male narrator has the most grating voice. I really dislike Kimball and think he’s extremely creepy so I did not enjoy reading from his POV nearly as much as the other characters. This was going to be a 2 star, but I really liked the ending and reading from Lily’s POV.
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
While a stand alone book, it’s better read as a continuation to “A Worth Killing.” The plot & characters were almost identical to the first book.
If you’re looking for an easy read: this is your book. Otherwise, stay clear.
If you’re looking for an easy read: this is your book. Otherwise, stay clear.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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