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lady_valhella's review
4.0
Intriguing as always. But i found it annoying/unrealistic for the girlfriend to be so involved with the investigation. I also understand we lesbians love to uhaul but don’t get to the family brunch until at least 3weeks into the relationship, not the second date lol.
elvang's review against another edition
5.0
*Trigger Warning* Graphic violence portrayed
What an excellent read. The only Ali Vali I have read before this book was an unmemorable romance novel. Now I see why everyone loves her Cain Casey series if it is done as well as this crime thriller/police procedural.
I loved everything about this book. The two mains, Sept Savoie (seventh child in a French family) and Keegan Blanchard are women you want to meet and women you don't want to cross. The cop and the cook go from enemies (suspect) to lovers and it's a beautiful thing to watch. Since this is primarily a crime thriller there is no need for the makeout/breakup/makeup scenario necessary to flesh out a standard romance novel and that is refreshing. As a couple they sizzle.
The author knows her way around New Orleans and the post Katrina devastation is easy to visualize and add authenticity to a story with a serial killer able to hide in multiple abandoned buildings and commit his foul crimes. You can feel the lawlessness and challenges faced by local law enforcement many of whom are living in FEMA trailers.
Another kudo goes to the author who created a monster with a fascinating desire to please the gods of a religion brought to New Orleans by slaves from the Caribbean called Santeria. It made for a fascinating and difficult case and Vali did an excellent job of keeping the killer a mystery. Well done.
Plenty of tension, some great sex and even some families to love. Great book.
What an excellent read. The only Ali Vali I have read before this book was an unmemorable romance novel. Now I see why everyone loves her Cain Casey series if it is done as well as this crime thriller/police procedural.
I loved everything about this book. The two mains, Sept Savoie (seventh child in a French family) and Keegan Blanchard are women you want to meet and women you don't want to cross. The cop and the cook go from enemies (suspect) to lovers and it's a beautiful thing to watch. Since this is primarily a crime thriller there is no need for the makeout/breakup/makeup scenario necessary to flesh out a standard romance novel and that is refreshing. As a couple they sizzle.
The author knows her way around New Orleans and the post Katrina devastation is easy to visualize and add authenticity to a story with a serial killer able to hide in multiple abandoned buildings and commit his foul crimes. You can feel the lawlessness and challenges faced by local law enforcement many of whom are living in FEMA trailers.
Another kudo goes to the author who created a monster with a fascinating desire to please the gods of a religion brought to New Orleans by slaves from the Caribbean called Santeria. It made for a fascinating and difficult case and Vali did an excellent job of keeping the killer a mystery. Well done.
Plenty of tension, some great sex and even some families to love. Great book.
brennooth's review
5.0
I am a huge fan of Sept's white hair. Having said that (probably the weirdest way to start this), I love Sept even more now. I've already loved having her in the Casey series because her relationship with Cain was just amazing. And the hints at her and Keegan was awesome as well. There was no way to not start this series right after. The story itself was even cooler than I thought it would be, and I don't mean that in a bad way. I love how Sept and Keegan first met, their first interaction was priceless. I love how Keegan calls her Seven and how they live together. And even Keegan and Sept's relationship with Keegan's sister Jacqueline is really amazing to see. It reminds me a little of how they Caseys treat each other. I can't wait to start the next book and spend some more time with Sept and Keegan.
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