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4.26 AVERAGE
4.26 AVERAGE
Originally read Jan 2015, reread April 2016.
Original review
So worth the wait. You know how you often want things really badly, and then they're a let down? They fail to live up to expectations? Final books so often have the problem with me. But this one didn't. This one was pretty perfect. It was a rough ride. Very rough, in places. And I was kept guessing the whole time. Often as frustrated as Nadia was. But oh it was worth it! It was worth waiting years for this ending. Barely put the book down, and wow. I think it'll be a while before I stop thinking about it.
Original review
So worth the wait. You know how you often want things really badly, and then they're a let down? They fail to live up to expectations? Final books so often have the problem with me. But this one didn't. This one was pretty perfect. It was a rough ride. Very rough, in places. And I was kept guessing the whole time. Often as frustrated as Nadia was. But oh it was worth it! It was worth waiting years for this ending. Barely put the book down, and wow. I think it'll be a while before I stop thinking about it.
I just love this book and want it does for their relaitonship, and dealing with her past! Such a great read!
*Fourth Read June 5th, 2021*
Yeah, I just love this book, this was just so fantastic, I love the moments in their relationship that are just so cute and sweet and adorable! This is a fantastic end to the full length books though I'd love to have more of Nadia and Jack!
*Third Read August 7th, 2018*
Loved reading this book again! So many great moments, so great to read, and things that have been a part of the series since the beginning, Jack and her nightmares! Loved how it all came together! Now to read the 2 novellas!
*Second Read August 3rd, 2017*
Loved rereading this book! There were so many cute moments, that were just wonderful, because they meant that Nadia and Jack were getting together! Great mystery, and I really hope we'll get more books in this series!
*First Read December 18th, 2013*
Oh, such a freaking great book, we've been waiting for Jack and Nadia to get together basically since the first book, and yeah, so great when they do! And so sweet, and funny, like when Evelyn is there, and they're all giddy and such, so sweet, and yeah, I just kept rereading those parts! So good! Thought I wish there'd been a confrontation with either her mom or her brother, because I know she doesn't need it, but I as a reader kinda want it for her. I'm just vindictive of those who hurt or wronged characters that I like, and I want some payback or revenge!!! But yeah, just loved this book!
*Fourth Read June 5th, 2021*
Yeah, I just love this book, this was just so fantastic, I love the moments in their relationship that are just so cute and sweet and adorable! This is a fantastic end to the full length books though I'd love to have more of Nadia and Jack!
*Third Read August 7th, 2018*
Loved reading this book again! So many great moments, so great to read, and things that have been a part of the series since the beginning, Jack and her nightmares! Loved how it all came together! Now to read the 2 novellas!
*Second Read August 3rd, 2017*
Loved rereading this book! There were so many cute moments, that were just wonderful, because they meant that Nadia and Jack were getting together! Great mystery, and I really hope we'll get more books in this series!
*First Read December 18th, 2013*
Oh, such a freaking great book, we've been waiting for Jack and Nadia to get together basically since the first book, and yeah, so great when they do! And so sweet, and funny, like when Evelyn is there, and they're all giddy and such, so sweet, and yeah, I just kept rereading those parts! So good! Thought I wish there'd been a confrontation with either her mom or her brother, because I know she doesn't need it, but I as a reader kinda want it for her. I'm just vindictive of those who hurt or wronged characters that I like, and I want some payback or revenge!!! But yeah, just loved this book!
How is it that a "heroine" who kills people for a living, and her mentor, who also kills people for a living, can become so likable, and one can begin to root for them? As a real-life experience, it's a terrible thing to be involved in, but as escapist fiction, it seems to appeal to some atavistic part of me that wants to administer the ultimate punishment to truly evil people...to simply remove them from the earth. Perhaps that is why Nadia seems so interesting, because she only targets those who have done horrific things, and who have escaped justice. Still, I'm a little troubled that I found it entertaining.
GENRE: Contemporary
THEME: Romance, Mystery, Thriller
RECEIVED: Bought
BLOG: http://seeingnight.blogspot.com/
REVIEW:
Holy Moly!! I have missed this series so much and as much as I love it and don’t want it to end, I’m happy to have a conclusion. This was a great ending to a long awaited book. I’m a huge fan of Kelley Armstrongs Women of the Otherworld series and discovered her mystery series a when the first was released years ago. Her characters are just as complex, with lot of humor intertwined with a seriously intriguing plot; I couldn’t wait to see what Armstrong did with this series. This of course is the last in the Nadia Stafford series and I felt it went out with a bang, no pun intended.
Wild Justice brings back Nadia Stafford, the tough as nails hit man who takes out some seriously bad people in the world. Ever since the murder of her cousin and killing a bad person while on duty as a cop, Nadia has taken a path many wouldn’t understand. But after a hit fails and devastates Nadia, her mentor Jack decides that she needs something to bring her back. He gives her the location of the man who took her cousins life. But a hit mans life is not an easy one and Nadia and Jack discover that there is more behind this killer than meets the eye.
Nadia is like many of the female characters Armstrong writes, tough, determined, and passionate and down right dangerous. She has gone through many ups and downs and now has a chance to seek revenge for what started her downward spiral. I had a feeling from the beginning that the series would come back to this storyline, it has always affected Nadia, she is missing pieces about what happened and wants to find justice. I liked the combination of Jack and Nadia working together, they know how each other think, kill, love, and laugh. Nadia gets a lot of answers and not all are what she wanted to hear but needed to know.
Jack is as awesome as ever, still a quiet man who only speaks in short sentence but I love him nonetheless. His character finally unfolds in this book, the readers slowly peels back the layers as he opens up to Nadia and talks about his past. Jack has always been my favorite guy in Nadia’s life and I’m glad that Armstrong decided to focus on him a bit more. In the end no one knows Nadia best like Jack, he is the one person who understands her triggers and what she needs.
Overall this was a fantastic ending to such an intense series, there is lots of humor, twists, shocking moments and much needed romance. All the characters come back, including Quinn and Evelyn. What I loved most is how one secret unfolded another, which this wasn’t just about one mystery but a more complex secret that even Jack and Nadia were shocked to discover. I will miss this series so much but am happy to have a great conclusion.
RECOMMENDATION:
This is an adult novel with violence and minor sexual content. Fans of Jennifer Esteps Elemental Assassins series and Janet Evanovichs’ Stephanie Plum series will want to read the Nadia Stafford series by Kelley Armstrong.
THEME: Romance, Mystery, Thriller
RECEIVED: Bought
BLOG: http://seeingnight.blogspot.com/
REVIEW:
Holy Moly!! I have missed this series so much and as much as I love it and don’t want it to end, I’m happy to have a conclusion. This was a great ending to a long awaited book. I’m a huge fan of Kelley Armstrongs Women of the Otherworld series and discovered her mystery series a when the first was released years ago. Her characters are just as complex, with lot of humor intertwined with a seriously intriguing plot; I couldn’t wait to see what Armstrong did with this series. This of course is the last in the Nadia Stafford series and I felt it went out with a bang, no pun intended.
Wild Justice brings back Nadia Stafford, the tough as nails hit man who takes out some seriously bad people in the world. Ever since the murder of her cousin and killing a bad person while on duty as a cop, Nadia has taken a path many wouldn’t understand. But after a hit fails and devastates Nadia, her mentor Jack decides that she needs something to bring her back. He gives her the location of the man who took her cousins life. But a hit mans life is not an easy one and Nadia and Jack discover that there is more behind this killer than meets the eye.
Nadia is like many of the female characters Armstrong writes, tough, determined, and passionate and down right dangerous. She has gone through many ups and downs and now has a chance to seek revenge for what started her downward spiral. I had a feeling from the beginning that the series would come back to this storyline, it has always affected Nadia, she is missing pieces about what happened and wants to find justice. I liked the combination of Jack and Nadia working together, they know how each other think, kill, love, and laugh. Nadia gets a lot of answers and not all are what she wanted to hear but needed to know.
Jack is as awesome as ever, still a quiet man who only speaks in short sentence but I love him nonetheless. His character finally unfolds in this book, the readers slowly peels back the layers as he opens up to Nadia and talks about his past. Jack has always been my favorite guy in Nadia’s life and I’m glad that Armstrong decided to focus on him a bit more. In the end no one knows Nadia best like Jack, he is the one person who understands her triggers and what she needs.
Overall this was a fantastic ending to such an intense series, there is lots of humor, twists, shocking moments and much needed romance. All the characters come back, including Quinn and Evelyn. What I loved most is how one secret unfolded another, which this wasn’t just about one mystery but a more complex secret that even Jack and Nadia were shocked to discover. I will miss this series so much but am happy to have a great conclusion.
RECOMMENDATION:
This is an adult novel with violence and minor sexual content. Fans of Jennifer Esteps Elemental Assassins series and Janet Evanovichs’ Stephanie Plum series will want to read the Nadia Stafford series by Kelley Armstrong.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thoroughly enjoyed this book, and am disappointed to read it's the last in this series. It's odd when I think of it to realize a hit woman is such an appealing and sympathetic character, but Nadia Stafford make you find yourself thinking "Yes!" with a mental fist pump an awful lot.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’m so sad that I’m finished with this series! I really enjoyed the books but I’m also running out of Armstrong books to read so that’s a whole other bummer in itself haha
These books are entertaining and easy to read. It’s the perfect breather between books!
These books are entertaining and easy to read. It’s the perfect breather between books!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Car accident, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Wild Justice is the third and final book in Kelley Armstrong's Nadia Stafford Trilogy, which focuses on the life of a professional hitwoman. Out of all of Armstrong's adult series, Nadia's has always seemed to be a bit of a black sheep, not getting as much love as Armstrong's other books. This is probably due to the fact that Nadia's books do not have any paranormal elements to them. Instead, they're more straightforward thrillers, albeit ones that still possess many of the same elements as Armstrong's other books: likable and complex characters, swift pacing, and well done romances.
One thing I think Wild Justice does really well is deliver a book which can both stand on it's own, yet still feels like an appropriate finale to Nadia's story. In Wild Justice, we see Nadia fully dealing with the tragedies she encountered as a child. At the same time, we also see a resolution to the two steps forward, one step back romance she shares with her mentor Jack. The villains she must face down in this piece are the most personal yet, which makes the ending all the more satisfying.
If you enjoyed the first two Nadia Stafford books, I suspect you'll find Wild Justice to be a fitting end to the series. It's sad to see that Armstrong won't be writing any more stories about these great characters, but I think she picked a fitting place to end it all.
One thing I think Wild Justice does really well is deliver a book which can both stand on it's own, yet still feels like an appropriate finale to Nadia's story. In Wild Justice, we see Nadia fully dealing with the tragedies she encountered as a child. At the same time, we also see a resolution to the two steps forward, one step back romance she shares with her mentor Jack. The villains she must face down in this piece are the most personal yet, which makes the ending all the more satisfying.
If you enjoyed the first two Nadia Stafford books, I suspect you'll find Wild Justice to be a fitting end to the series. It's sad to see that Armstrong won't be writing any more stories about these great characters, but I think she picked a fitting place to end it all.
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I seriously love this series. There are many good series from Kelley Armstrong but this is definitely my favourite one.
Jack brings Nadia information about the rapist of her cousins. When they break into his house, they discover that the man is dead and his murder has been faked for suicide. Soon someone sends a hitman to kill Nadia and this is just a beginning of the threat for her life.
Nadia is such an fascinating, complicated heroine. And not just because she works as a professional killer but because of her character that is rooted deeply in her past. And Jack is a good pairing for her. It's great that their relationship finally moves one a bit. The suspense/action part is great with all those twists and unexpected events.
I wish there is another book dedicated to Nadia and Jack, them working a case together or something.
Jack brings Nadia information about the rapist of her cousins. When they break into his house, they discover that the man is dead and his murder has been faked for suicide. Soon someone sends a hitman to kill Nadia and this is just a beginning of the threat for her life.
Nadia is such an fascinating, complicated heroine. And not just because she works as a professional killer but because of her character that is rooted deeply in her past. And Jack is a good pairing for her. It's great that their relationship finally moves one a bit. The suspense/action part is great with all those twists and unexpected events.
I wish there is another book dedicated to Nadia and Jack, them working a case together or something.