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4.3 AVERAGE
4.3 AVERAGE
It was so good to be back with Kat and Lock, in this book we see their working relationship developing and Lock understanding more of us humans complex emotions. To me, it felt that Kat was on the edge of seeing him as a friend as well as a work colleague which was endearing, especially as she doesn’t have any and her son is a complete arsewipe (IMO)
The murders are not only dark but the underlying ‘religious’ aspects made it even more creepy, I really like getting to know more of the team and seeing them in action .
The twist was fantastic and took me by complete surprise, I loved how the ‘three wise monkeys’ were used within the plot.
Another exciting book by the author and I’m looking forward to book 3.
The murders are not only dark but the underlying ‘religious’ aspects made it even more creepy, I really like getting to know more of the team and seeing them in action .
The twist was fantastic and took me by complete surprise, I loved how the ‘three wise monkeys’ were used within the plot.
Another exciting book by the author and I’m looking forward to book 3.
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Maybe a 3.75? Rounding up to a 4
I really really wanted to love this as much as I did In The Blink of An Eye but it fell a bit short for me
+ really interesting continuing to look at the ethics of AI
+ important discussions around misogyny and accountability
+ easy to follow the case
- Quite predictable
- loved that there was non binary representation but if you’re going to do that, make sure you consistently get pronouns right? And don’t have said character refer to themselves as female also?
- randomly making comments about how characters almost seem to fancy the AI ???
I really really wanted to love this as much as I did In The Blink of An Eye but it fell a bit short for me
+ really interesting continuing to look at the ethics of AI
+ important discussions around misogyny and accountability
+ easy to follow the case
- Quite predictable
- loved that there was non binary representation but if you’re going to do that, make sure you consistently get pronouns right? And don’t have said character refer to themselves as female also?
- randomly making comments about how characters almost seem to fancy the AI ???
Even better than the debut. I love how diverse the characters are in this series. The social commentary embedded in the cases is really satisfying.
Kat Frank's intuition and compassion, together with Lock's AI persona/tech capabilities makes the investigative process interesting too.
Kat Frank's intuition and compassion, together with Lock's AI persona/tech capabilities makes the investigative process interesting too.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
DCS Kat Frank and AIDE Lock are back with another crime to solve - and it’s their first live case! The body of a man has been found crucified, stripped naked, and with his ears removed on top of a hill. There’s very little evidence to go on, and when a second man is found dead in similar circumstances the police issue a warning to local men that sends shockwaves through the community. The media interest in the case is intense and it becomes a race against time to not only catch the killer but also prove the team’s value.
I absolutely loved this book! It’s current, smart, exciting, highly emotional and it has a really diverse and interesting cast of characters that you’ll feel a genuine connection to. As well as there being a mystery to solve, the book also covers topics such as gender inequality, imposter syndrome, grief, and racism in a way that feels completely authentic to the story. Although this is a crime novel it also feels like an exploration of the human condition, a factor that’s particularly relevant when it comes to Kat and Lock’s relationship.
Kat still has concerns over Lock’s literal interpretation of the English language as well as the impact of technology replacing humans in the workplace - and is she imagining things or is Lock starting to act more human? Just reading these books makes me feel smarter and more knowledgeable about the undeniable impact AI is going to have on all our futures (although I do love it when Lock gets thing’s wrong after luring you in with facts and figures!)
Kat’s home life remains an important part of the story and if anything, things seem to have got even tougher for her. Her son, Cam, has gone to university which leaves her alone in what was until recently a busy family home, amplifying her grief for her husband John. John was the person she turned to at the end of a hard day at work and her partner at couples events they’d previously enjoyed together, but all of that has changed now and Kat has to work out how to navigate this next chapter of her life.
I absolutely loved this book and can’t recommend it enough! The whole book is a masterpiece with the perfect mix of plot and character and I think it’s a series that would be enjoyed by everyone. And no spoilers but the ending will leave your jaw on the floor…
I absolutely loved this book! It’s current, smart, exciting, highly emotional and it has a really diverse and interesting cast of characters that you’ll feel a genuine connection to. As well as there being a mystery to solve, the book also covers topics such as gender inequality, imposter syndrome, grief, and racism in a way that feels completely authentic to the story. Although this is a crime novel it also feels like an exploration of the human condition, a factor that’s particularly relevant when it comes to Kat and Lock’s relationship.
Kat still has concerns over Lock’s literal interpretation of the English language as well as the impact of technology replacing humans in the workplace - and is she imagining things or is Lock starting to act more human? Just reading these books makes me feel smarter and more knowledgeable about the undeniable impact AI is going to have on all our futures (although I do love it when Lock gets thing’s wrong after luring you in with facts and figures!)
Kat’s home life remains an important part of the story and if anything, things seem to have got even tougher for her. Her son, Cam, has gone to university which leaves her alone in what was until recently a busy family home, amplifying her grief for her husband John. John was the person she turned to at the end of a hard day at work and her partner at couples events they’d previously enjoyed together, but all of that has changed now and Kat has to work out how to navigate this next chapter of her life.
I absolutely loved this book and can’t recommend it enough! The whole book is a masterpiece with the perfect mix of plot and character and I think it’s a series that would be enjoyed by everyone. And no spoilers but the ending will leave your jaw on the floor…
I was looking forward to this having devoured the first book in a day and once again I found the relationships between the team including AIDE Lock just as intriguing as before. I don’t think the story grabbed me as much this time, but maybe because in the first book there was definitely the ‘novelty’ of this new fresh idea. However it definitely picked up as the book went on and I did not guess the end reveal at all. I will be waiting for Book 3.