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mysterious
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Cancer, Death of parent
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-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:
Complicated
Does anyone else feel that this genre has so many titles being released, that the storylines tend to blur together and the twists get harder and harder to make pop? Admittedly, I do...
Nevertheless, I thought this book re-ignited my excitement and delivered exactly what one looks for in a read like this! I was guessing and second-guessing the next steps throughout the entire book, and I love good twists that keep you on your toes until (literally) the last sentence.
Well done, Ashley Elston! I look forward to the screen adaptation of this!
Nevertheless, I thought this book re-ignited my excitement and delivered exactly what one looks for in a read like this! I was guessing and second-guessing the next steps throughout the entire book, and I love good twists that keep you on your toes until (literally) the last sentence.
Well done, Ashley Elston! I look forward to the screen adaptation of this!
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Terminal illness, Violence, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Very fun book. Needed that after the heaviness of ur last one I’d read. Clever, but I have to say I had most of it figured out early on - that was a first for me, and yet, it was still an engaging read. Could be a fun TV show someday.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Torture, Kidnapping, Stalking, Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Death of parent
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Murder
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved this book. I’ve read my fair share of mysteries and even though some of the twists in this were predictable, I still found them satisfying. Would highly recommend for a flight or a vacation. Character development and dialogue was believable unlike some other fast-paced thrillers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I would describe this as a "cozy thriller", much like the style of Hallmark movies. It was an easy read and enjoyable for the most part, with lots of plot twists. However, I found it hard to sympathize with some of the characters' decisions. Devon was the only character I liked and I kept wanting the main character to end up with him instead.
I also find it hard to believe that someone who spent the entire book wanting to "get out" of her line of work and have a nice quiet life in a home of her own would then become a spy boss at the end. .
I also find it hard to believe that someone who spent the entire book wanting to "get out" of her line of work and have a nice quiet life in a home of her own would then become a spy boss at the end.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol
Minor: Infidelity, Sexual content, Blood, Murder, Classism
Despite being a thriller, the descriptions of violence are very toned down. It's more about the threat of violence than actual violence.
One character is briefly incarcerated and questioned about a crime by police.
One character drinks heavily over the course of several days (and drives home after).
One very brief "closed door" sex scene.
Very brief mention of a character's interest in BDSM.
The main character's mother dies of cancer before the book begins. There are a couple of flashbacks to show her suffering with her terminal illness.
Two characters die in a car accident after the car is tampered with.
Several prominent politicians/judges are filmed in a hotel room with a group of women who are implied to be either exotic dancers or sex workers.
One character threatens to cut off the fingers of another character.
Brief description of a character setting fire to a hotel bed.
One character falls and hits their head on the floor. Brief mention of blood.
It is mentioned that all spies (except 2) were killed by their boss after a mission.
One character is implied to have been killed by an organized crime boss.
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Death of parent
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, Terminal illness, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury