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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Minor: Domestic abuse
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
** I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review **
I will forever be a sucker for the split timelines that eventually converge and all becomes known. This book does a great job of not giving too much away in either timeline until the reader needs to know. However, some of the jumps to the past seem to be in an odd order and feel a little off. They don't necessarily detract from the story but they do seem to bounce around for no reason.
I'm American and as such unfamiliar with the British police system. It would have been nice for a quick explanation of all the abbreviations used. Or if not written in a story, then perhaps a small glossary at the end of the story. There were so many different abbreviations used that I spent a quarter of my time just looking up what each meant. Not the biggest problem but still annoying when you have to quit reading to look up something else.
The two main characters were easy enough to follow. I liked Nikki as a female lead. She's not overly cocky or too tough. Her emotional side shows through occasionally and I always find that makes a stronger female character. She embodies both a woman making it in a male field while not completely being overcome with machoism to survive. Women and men are different and I love when they let their strengths play out. The attraction between Nikki and Monty was touched on and then dropped for most of the book. When it suddenly comes back it feels a little misplaced. Either have a light touch of romance the whole time and work it in, or leave it alone. Attractive members of the opposite sex can interact with no attraction or sexual tension at play.
This is my first time reading anything but this author and I was very drawn into the book and it kept me on my toes. Each time I would think I'd figure it out a new wrench would be tossed in and would make me think I was on the wrong track. Without spoilers, there was one so-called wrench that I thought was a bit over the top and actually added nothing to the story but so be it, still made for great action! This is a decent start to the series and I could definitely see myself picking up more if I come across them in the future.
Happy Reading!!
I will forever be a sucker for the split timelines that eventually converge and all becomes known. This book does a great job of not giving too much away in either timeline until the reader needs to know. However, some of the jumps to the past seem to be in an odd order and feel a little off. They don't necessarily detract from the story but they do seem to bounce around for no reason.
I'm American and as such unfamiliar with the British police system. It would have been nice for a quick explanation of all the abbreviations used. Or if not written in a story, then perhaps a small glossary at the end of the story. There were so many different abbreviations used that I spent a quarter of my time just looking up what each meant. Not the biggest problem but still annoying when you have to quit reading to look up something else.
The two main characters were easy enough to follow. I liked Nikki as a female lead. She's not overly cocky or too tough. Her emotional side shows through occasionally and I always find that makes a stronger female character. She embodies both a woman making it in a male field while not completely being overcome with machoism to survive. Women and men are different and I love when they let their strengths play out. The attraction between Nikki and Monty was touched on and then dropped for most of the book. When it suddenly comes back it feels a little misplaced. Either have a light touch of romance the whole time and work it in, or leave it alone. Attractive members of the opposite sex can interact with no attraction or sexual tension at play.
This is my first time reading anything but this author and I was very drawn into the book and it kept me on my toes. Each time I would think I'd figure it out a new wrench would be tossed in and would make me think I was on the wrong track. Without spoilers, there was one so-called wrench that I thought was a bit over the top and actually added nothing to the story but so be it, still made for great action! This is a decent start to the series and I could definitely see myself picking up more if I come across them in the future.
Happy Reading!!