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aspygirlsmom_1995's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cm87's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
wuxien's review against another edition
3.0
Liked:
1. the heroine was an ex cop with some psychic dreams - I quite liked that aspect as the dreams were contributing more under the shape of a sixth sense/instincts;
2. the heroine was older and divorced;
3. the hero too had some family;
4. the crimes were interesting, the mistery ok (although I had guessed some things, no particular twists);
Disliked:
1. some characters had no particular relevance to the story (aka Cass);
2. there was actually no romance, I don't know why the the main characters hooked up, this book could've ended with them being just friends/ colleagues and it would've been just fine.
Honestly, I found it quite jarring to the whole rhythm of the story when suddenly they decided to be atracted one to each other.
1. the heroine was an ex cop with some psychic dreams - I quite liked that aspect as the dreams were contributing more under the shape of a sixth sense/instincts;
2. the heroine was older and divorced;
3. the hero too had some family;
4. the crimes were interesting, the mistery ok (although I had guessed some things, no particular twists);
Disliked:
1. some characters had no particular relevance to the story (aka Cass);
2. there was actually no romance, I don't know why the the main characters hooked up, this book could've ended with them being just friends/ colleagues and it would've been just fine.
Honestly, I found it quite jarring to the whole rhythm of the story when suddenly they decided to be atracted one to each other.
irishcontessa's review
3.0
This is the fifth book in the Mindhunters series. I accidentally read "Waking the Dead", the third book in the series, first and then went back and read the first two before reading books four and five. "Waking the Dead" remains my favorite but this was a solid book and a good addition to the series.
Risa is on leave from Raiker Forensics after an injury sustained on the job and, more importantly, a shattering of her trust in her own instincts to do her job. She is brought in unofficially to work a case with Det. Nate McGuire in her hometown of Philadelphia. She isn't sure she is ready and Nate doesn't particularly want her assistance but Adam Raiker, Risa's boss, is sure she should be involved.
I won't say any more for fear of giving away too much information and ruining it for other readers. I will say that I liked Risa - found her easy to relate to and understood her fears. I also liked Nate - he was a little rough around the edges as expected from a cop but the glimpses of his home life show he has a heart of gold, even if he guards it well!
If you enjoy suspense novels with a little romance, this is a good book to read and a good series to try out.
Risa is on leave from Raiker Forensics after an injury sustained on the job and, more importantly, a shattering of her trust in her own instincts to do her job. She is brought in unofficially to work a case with Det. Nate McGuire in her hometown of Philadelphia. She isn't sure she is ready and Nate doesn't particularly want her assistance but Adam Raiker, Risa's boss, is sure she should be involved.
I won't say any more for fear of giving away too much information and ruining it for other readers. I will say that I liked Risa - found her easy to relate to and understood her fears. I also liked Nate - he was a little rough around the edges as expected from a cop but the glimpses of his home life show he has a heart of gold, even if he guards it well!
If you enjoy suspense novels with a little romance, this is a good book to read and a good series to try out.
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