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elodiethefangirl's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
marissae0630's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
laurenjodi's review against another edition
3.0
Untraceable
3.5 Stars
Alex Lovell helps women disappear but when one of her clients vanishes without a trace, Alex is convinced that her husband killed her and asks Austin PD detective, Nathan Deveraux, to help her uncover the truth. Skeptical at first, Nathan soon realizes that nothing is as it seems and Alex has put herself on a dangerous, if not deadly, path.
Series Note: While this is the first book in the Tracers series, the characters appear in the earlier Glass Sisters series as well.
A fast paced read with some exciting moments but the romance is mundane and underdeveloped.
The suspense plot is interesting with several clever twists and turns, and a sufficiently smarmy villain. Nevertheless, there are also a number of plot holes and loose ends that could have been tied up more effectively.
The romance is not the best mainly because Alex and Nathan are constantly at odds. There is no real reason for their attraction (other than sex that is) and she, in particular, runs a little too hot and cold for my taste.
The characters, both primary and secondary, are human and realistic. Nathan is a strong hero type but he is divorced and his actions as a police detective, while appropriate, place him in conflict with the more emotional Alex.
Alex's history is a little more complex with some family and relationship issues. Unfortunately, her characterization is not always consistent. For a supposedly intelligent and professional PI, she makes too many assumptions without evidence and takes everything at face value. There is also no explanation for her determination to help women on the run.
The writing is good (despite the clumsy transitions between POVs), the forensic elements are compelling and the secondary characters, especially Mia and Troy, are interesting enough to continue reading the series.
3.5 Stars
Alex Lovell helps women disappear but when one of her clients vanishes without a trace, Alex is convinced that her husband killed her and asks Austin PD detective, Nathan Deveraux, to help her uncover the truth. Skeptical at first, Nathan soon realizes that nothing is as it seems and Alex has put herself on a dangerous, if not deadly, path.
Series Note: While this is the first book in the Tracers series, the characters appear in the earlier Glass Sisters series as well.
A fast paced read with some exciting moments but the romance is mundane and underdeveloped.
The suspense plot is interesting with several clever twists and turns, and a sufficiently smarmy villain. Nevertheless, there are also a number of plot holes and loose ends that could have been tied up more effectively.
The romance is not the best mainly because Alex and Nathan are constantly at odds. There is no real reason for their attraction (other than sex that is) and she, in particular, runs a little too hot and cold for my taste.
The characters, both primary and secondary, are human and realistic. Nathan is a strong hero type but he is divorced and his actions as a police detective, while appropriate, place him in conflict with the more emotional Alex.
Alex's history is a little more complex with some family and relationship issues. Unfortunately, her characterization is not always consistent. For a supposedly intelligent and professional PI, she makes too many assumptions without evidence and takes everything at face value. There is also no explanation for her determination to help women on the run.
The writing is good (despite the clumsy transitions between POVs), the forensic elements are compelling and the secondary characters, especially Mia and Troy, are interesting enough to continue reading the series.
llkendrick's review against another edition
3.0
This was a good murder mystery/romance novel. It was fast paced and I really liked all the characters. Books like this one, where the main character is a PI, makes me wonder how I'd do in that business. :)
ennime713's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed the characters in this book and even tho the story is rather predictable I had a good time reading it. I think I will look for the rest of the series.
kylieeason's review against another edition
5.0
I really liked how there was action and suspense all the way to the end!
retiring2read's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 Fast paced fun. The main characters were strong, intelligent and well developed. Alex’s commitment issues wore on a bit too long for me, but I really enjoyed the mystery and the relationship.will definitely read the next in the series.
bookworm_enni's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed the characters in this book and even tho the story is rather predictable I had a good time reading it. I think I will look for the rest of the series.
rclz's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to like this, I like mysteries but I couldn't connect with the characters. The plot was alright, it had a fair amount of suspense but the characters, especially the woman just irritated me more than anything. She was stubborn and wouldn't listen to reason but we were never given enough reason to understand why she would stick to her guns when it didn't make any sense.
The narrator did a good job with what she had to work with.
The narrator did a good job with what she had to work with.