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diav's review against another edition
5.0
Like the previous four books, this was a very enjoyable read. we get to see that Ava can be vulnerable and doubtful of her future as a debt collector as events unfold in this latest installment of the series. I found this fifth novel to be more enjoyable than the last - while it is still action-packed, we also get to see the various sides of Ava and how she struggles with the developments that affect her directly. Can't wait to see what the next book brings - it'll be worth the wait.
liberrydude's review against another edition
4.0
Another one of my favorite series. The title character is a real piece of work and learns the hard way not to screw Ava Lee. I'm ready to visit Surabaya after Hamilton's descriptions even though Lonely Planet says to stay away. I enjoy how Hamilton gets into the conflict of culture and family in the diasporic Chinese community--clash between modernity and familial bonds. Ava has some touching and challenging moments in this episode as we see a lapsed Catholic lesbian praying at a Taoist shrine and her confronting some more ethical decision points involving vengeance and mercy. You do what you got to do.
jayg's review
adventurous
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
eososray's review
3.0
I'm inclined to think that this one was over the top. Ava was both far too cocky in some situations and unusually unsure in others.
Most of this book was situated in Indonesia, with small sections in Toronto and Hong Kong. There is more information about Uncle and Sonny is getting a larger part in the story as well.
I disliked the situation that developed between Ava and a banker, I thought it was odd for her to be so careless and she was strangely calm at it conclusion.
I'm also not sure I like the direction Ava is going, from a character and a business point of view. I'm interested in finding out where both ideas are going but worry that I won't like the outcome.
Most of this book was situated in Indonesia, with small sections in Toronto and Hong Kong. There is more information about Uncle and Sonny is getting a larger part in the story as well.
I disliked the situation that developed between Ava and a banker, I thought it was odd for her to be so careless and she was strangely calm at it conclusion.
I'm also not sure I like the direction Ava is going, from a character and a business point of view. I'm interested in finding out where both ideas are going but worry that I won't like the outcome.
voodoomutt's review against another edition
1.0
Petite attractive Asian female accountant who does Kung-fu wears Chanel and has shady triad connections.
How many stereotypes there?
Binding the tropes together is endless pages of exposition and guide book reviews producing this tripe.
How many stereotypes there?
Binding the tropes together is endless pages of exposition and guide book reviews producing this tripe.
marbles66's review
5.0
Ava begins an investigation into what she thinks is a Ponzi scheme. The trail leads her to a bank in Indonesia that is run by a Scot, but in actuality is a front for an elaborate money-laundering operation for Italian mobsters. The relationship between Ava and the Scotsman turns nasty and personal. Meanwhile, Uncle's health problems become apparent...
This book has many sad parts for Ava. A very good book.
This book has many sad parts for Ava. A very good book.
scribblinaway's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
julesgou's review against another edition
3.0
Another great Ava Lee novel.
In this one, we get to see a little bit more of Ava's vulnerabilities because of something that happens in this book.
If you are looking to read this there is a trigger warning, as Ava gets sexually assaulted at one point in this novel. It was very unexpected for me, and I'm not sure about how it was handled. I think I need to sit on it a little bit more.
Other than that, a classic Ava Lee novel. We also get to see a bit more about Uncle and Ava's relationship, which is nice.
In this one, we get to see a little bit more of Ava's vulnerabilities because of something that happens in this book.
If you are looking to read this there is a trigger warning, as Ava gets sexually assaulted at one point in this novel. It was very unexpected for me, and I'm not sure about how it was handled. I think I need to sit on it a little bit more.
Other than that, a classic Ava Lee novel. We also get to see a bit more about Uncle and Ava's relationship, which is nice.
clarehitchens's review against another edition
2.0
I do not like these books. I have given them more than a fair try but they just piss me off.