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theproficientreader's review against another edition
4.0
I'm probably never going to get tired of Eve and Roarke and the rest of the gang.
robbie779's review against another edition
2.0
The potential was there
Boring boring boring. Good storyline, poorly executed. And about 150 pages longer than it should have been. Nice to see old and familiar characters. Roarke and Eve gushing over each other got stale very quick.
Boring boring boring. Good storyline, poorly executed. And about 150 pages longer than it should have been. Nice to see old and familiar characters. Roarke and Eve gushing over each other got stale very quick.
candylovegirl's review against another edition
4.0
A solid Eve and Roarke story. We know early on the protagonist so the story is really more about why they do what they do and how they evade Eve. The ending was surprising because it’s so completely opposite of Eve as a character; however, I can kind of understand it. The current social climate makes it tone deaf though.
itsonmytbr's review against another edition
4.0
Shadows in Death is the 51st volume of the In Death series. You'd think I'd have drifted away from Eve Dallas after all this time but I still read them the minute they come out. I have to admit, there were about a dozen books in the middle that I don't strictly remember, but Robb (Nora Roberts) came back with full force for book 50, Golden in Death, and she's maintained that energy with Shadows.
This is a Roark book, meaning it's about Roarke's history (more of that, please!) but also that he's not just the pretty love interest here. This book brings us back to the Roarke from the very first books: dangerous and actually rather cold. At the same time, we see how much Roarke and changed and how much, 50 books later, he still continues to change.
Eve, too, has changed, but maybe not for the better. She does something in Shadows (spoilers!) that made me actually recoil. It's not something that Eve Dallas would do. Though maybe it's something that Roarke's Eve would do. Would Roarke marry someone that couldn't empathize with and make allowances for his need for vengeance?
Side note: we continue to see hints about babies. Are they having one, or what? I normally hate seeing babies introduced in a series, but I'd love to see Eve panic, then realize Roarke is panicking too.
This is a Roark book, meaning it's about Roarke's history (more of that, please!) but also that he's not just the pretty love interest here. This book brings us back to the Roarke from the very first books: dangerous and actually rather cold. At the same time, we see how much Roarke and changed and how much, 50 books later, he still continues to change.
Eve, too, has changed, but maybe not for the better. She does something in Shadows (spoilers!) that made me actually recoil. It's not something that Eve Dallas would do. Though maybe it's something that Roarke's Eve would do. Would Roarke marry someone that couldn't empathize with and make allowances for his need for vengeance?
Side note: we continue to see hints about babies. Are they having one, or what? I normally hate seeing babies introduced in a series, but I'd love to see Eve panic, then realize Roarke is panicking too.
melissadelongcox's review against another edition
4.0
There are so many points others have already made that I agree with buttttt, I have to walk it back a little because honestly - it's the 51st book in a fictional series. Of course there are going to be things that aren't entirely accurate to real life, and when you get this deep into a series, it's obvious that plot devices are likely to be reused. I liked this addition to the series, and read it all pretty quick!
As usual, I enjoyed seeing all the friends along for the ride, and I especially enjoyed having the Commander along for the ride this time. The criticisms are true, too - I just think you need to either suspend reality and enjoy the *fictional* story, or go into it prepared to be a little disappointed that it's not exactly what happens IRL.
As usual, I enjoyed seeing all the friends along for the ride, and I especially enjoyed having the Commander along for the ride this time. The criticisms are true, too - I just think you need to either suspend reality and enjoy the *fictional* story, or go into it prepared to be a little disappointed that it's not exactly what happens IRL.
spowers2627's review against another edition
5.0
The In Death series has kept me invested for more than 20 years. I love how Eve and Rourke have evolved. This one felt different in a good way. The murderer has ties to Rourke's past and that takes the team on an interesting journey. I always recommend the In Death books and this one definitely tops the list.
whatthefawkes's review against another edition
5.0
"Don't fuck with me, inspector. And don't fuck with him. Try it and I'll find a way to have you booted back to London."
Now THIS is what I expected from the 50th book in the series but better late than never. This one had it all.
→ Roarke's history rearing its ugly head for revenge
→ A dangerous villain that held more substance than your usual In Death murderer
→ Cute moments between Roarke / Eve as they both attempted to protect each other
→ Eve's people rallying around and treating Roarke like one of their own
→ Eve defending her man (honestly, I'm fine. I didn't tear up or fist pump. Definitely not.)
All the mention of children has me curious... is Roarke changing his mind? Adoption down the line seems a hell of a lot more likely than a pregnant Eve.
Time to impatiently wait until February for the next one.
Now THIS is what I expected from the 50th book in the series but better late than never. This one had it all.
→ Roarke's history rearing its ugly head for revenge
→ A dangerous villain that held more substance than your usual In Death murderer
→ Cute moments between Roarke / Eve as they both attempted to protect each other
→ Eve's people rallying around and treating Roarke like one of their own
→ Eve defending her man (honestly, I'm fine. I didn't tear up or fist pump. Definitely not.)
All the mention of children has me curious... is Roarke changing his mind? Adoption down the line seems a hell of a lot more likely than a pregnant Eve.
Time to impatiently wait until February for the next one.