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lynguy1's review against another edition
5.0
ALL THE COLORS OF NIGHT by Jayne Ann Krentz is the second book in the Fogg Lake paranormal romantic suspense series and is set in contemporary times in Washington state and Las Vegas, Nevada. What a fantastic read! I was hooked with the first sentence. Sierra Raines was falsely accused of a con when working for a big auction house. Now she functions as a go-between by finding and transporting objects with a psychic provenance. North Chastain has a paranormal ability to track down dangerous psychic criminals. When North’s father ends up in a coma, North hires Sierra to help him track down an artifact that might save his father. What caused the coma? Does an artifact exist that can save him? Will North and Sierra be able to work together? What will they find when they investigate the dark side of the paranormal world?
Sierra and North are fantastic, but flawed protagonists. Both are smart and have past histories that haunt them. Krentz does a great job of making them multidimensional showing change and growth as the novel progresses. This is a case where the protagonists balance each other well. The secondary characters play a definite backseat role in this book, but they enhanced the story without overwhelming it.
The world-building was clear and intricate; smoothly adding paranormal aspects to contemporary times. The plot was complex with lots of twists and turns and the stakes were high. The tension and action kept me fully engaged and made this a true page turner for me.
This is a riveting story with protagonists that I could relate to, like, and cheer on as their escapades became ever more dangerous. Surprises along the way kept me guessing what would be uncovered in their journey together. Several themes run through the tale including family relationships and history, ethics, romance, murder, trust, mental health and much more.
Overall, it was an exciting, suspenseful, fast-paced and unique story that I did not want to put down. The combination of action, suspense, danger, intrigue, chemistry, romance and more kept me fully engaged. The subplots tied together well, the main characters were strong, intelligent and loyal, and the action had my heart racing. It does leave one subplot point unresolved which could be a thread in book three of the series. If you enjoy thrilling paranormal romantic suspense novels, then I highly recommend you check out this series. There is enough background that ALL THE COLORS OF NIGHT can be read as a standalone but I recommend reading them in order. I’m looking forward to book three.
Berkley Publishing Group provided a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley and the opportunity to provide an honest review. Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way. Publication date is currently set for January 5, 2021. This review was originally posted at Mystery and Suspense Magazine.
Sierra and North are fantastic, but flawed protagonists. Both are smart and have past histories that haunt them. Krentz does a great job of making them multidimensional showing change and growth as the novel progresses. This is a case where the protagonists balance each other well. The secondary characters play a definite backseat role in this book, but they enhanced the story without overwhelming it.
The world-building was clear and intricate; smoothly adding paranormal aspects to contemporary times. The plot was complex with lots of twists and turns and the stakes were high. The tension and action kept me fully engaged and made this a true page turner for me.
This is a riveting story with protagonists that I could relate to, like, and cheer on as their escapades became ever more dangerous. Surprises along the way kept me guessing what would be uncovered in their journey together. Several themes run through the tale including family relationships and history, ethics, romance, murder, trust, mental health and much more.
Overall, it was an exciting, suspenseful, fast-paced and unique story that I did not want to put down. The combination of action, suspense, danger, intrigue, chemistry, romance and more kept me fully engaged. The subplots tied together well, the main characters were strong, intelligent and loyal, and the action had my heart racing. It does leave one subplot point unresolved which could be a thread in book three of the series. If you enjoy thrilling paranormal romantic suspense novels, then I highly recommend you check out this series. There is enough background that ALL THE COLORS OF NIGHT can be read as a standalone but I recommend reading them in order. I’m looking forward to book three.
Berkley Publishing Group provided a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley and the opportunity to provide an honest review. Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way. Publication date is currently set for January 5, 2021. This review was originally posted at Mystery and Suspense Magazine.
mnemosyne5's review against another edition
3.0
I have mixed feelings about this one. I liked both Sierra and North as characters and the story itself was interesting. It is always good to reconnect with a Jones and the Arcane Society. I just really didn’t feel the romance here, I guess? It felt like they made better partners than lovers for most of the story. But I am still intrigued enough by the overall series to see how it concludes in the next book.
allthebookssheloved's review against another edition
3.5
There is usually a good balance between the romantic plot and the mystery plot, but this time the romance took a backseat and made the story a little dry for me.
megs80's review against another edition
3.0
It was a solid story, interesting and moved along nicely. When North told Sierra he loved her, days after meeting her, that was a killer for me. End the book before that whole- “let’s move in together and get married conversation,” and it’s a 4 star book.
malreynolds111's review against another edition
3.0
Nice continuation of the series. Im not a fan of instant love but I did expect it with this book. I didn't like the multiple endings format. Will read the next in the series.
romancejunkie1025's review against another edition
4.0
Krentz strikes again. Loving this new series and all the fun twists on the paranormal she seems to be able to slip into the story
labraden's review against another edition
4.0
North Chastain has been losing his paranormal talent for weeks, but he is less concerned with that than he is in finding an artifact that could save his father's life after a psychic attack in his hotel room. North knows he needs an expert, so he hires Sierra Raines, whose reputation for being a fraud has pushed her into the artifact trade. The trail of the artifact takes them into several adventures, but in the end, they all lead back to Fogg Lake.
All the Colors of Night continues the mysteries surrounding the community of Fogg Lake. The first half of this book is very engaging, however the pace slows considerably in the middle, but by the end, the action picks up again and questions begin heading toward answers. The story is told in third person POV, supplying the perspectives of both protagonists, which allows for the characters to develop. The romance story line is disappointing in that it really doesn't take off until the last few chapters and relies too much on jumping from tentative colleagues to lovers. Overall, though, All the Colors of Night is a good suspense mystery with psychic elements and a touch of romance. In addition, fans of the popular Arcane Society series will enjoy the crossover in this book.
All the Colors of Night continues the mysteries surrounding the community of Fogg Lake. The first half of this book is very engaging, however the pace slows considerably in the middle, but by the end, the action picks up again and questions begin heading toward answers. The story is told in third person POV, supplying the perspectives of both protagonists, which allows for the characters to develop. The romance story line is disappointing in that it really doesn't take off until the last few chapters and relies too much on jumping from tentative colleagues to lovers. Overall, though, All the Colors of Night is a good suspense mystery with psychic elements and a touch of romance. In addition, fans of the popular Arcane Society series will enjoy the crossover in this book.
gawronma's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
An exciting and enjoyable adventure story.