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kathydavie's review against another edition
5.0
Tension crashes through Fatal Voyage as Tempe fights the slurs to her reputation. And, man, can that girl fight!
lizzycatslibrary's review against another edition
4.0
I actually think I liked this one better than the last Tempe novel I read. I don't know if it was just the timing or what, but I am looking forward to continuing the series. I should also mention that I just finished Bones and am thus, feeling deprived.
nehashtyle's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
caro_mi07's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
miscamy's review against another edition
4.0
Sure, it was predictable. I figured out what was happening pretty quickly into the book. However, it's a really fun series... and a bit creepier than some of the others. (Yes, that's sometimes a good thing in my book!)
corvos2000's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A solid crime novel, but nothing exceptional
The beginning is particularly well-done. The setting that's established offers many possibilities and piques curiosity. It's refreshing that this part doesn't take place in Montreal. Unfortunately, the tension in the middle part can't quite be sustained, and I found myself feeling a bit like "get to the point" at times. However, the finale is well-executed again. The resolution of one storyline pleasantly surprised me. On the other hand, I felt the resolution of the second storyline was a bit far-fetched - but still entertaining nonetheless.
The beginning is particularly well-done. The setting that's established offers many possibilities and piques curiosity. It's refreshing that this part doesn't take place in Montreal. Unfortunately, the tension in the middle part can't quite be sustained, and I found myself feeling a bit like "get to the point" at times. However, the finale is well-executed again. The resolution of one storyline pleasantly surprised me. On the other hand, I felt the resolution of the second storyline was a bit far-fetched - but still entertaining nonetheless.
While I mostly enjoyed the story, some characters stood out to me in a negative way. Davenport was stereotypically established as an antagonist from the beginning: he's a powerful politician, so he must be bad. And Ruby's religious nature confused me greatly and didn't seem to lead anywhere meaningful from my perspective.
That might sound more negative than it is. It was a solid crime novel, and I enjoyed reading it. But unfortunately, it wasn't much more than that.
(Review written in German and translated by ChatGTP)
ralphiegirl516's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
scotia_mullin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75