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lizasarris's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic read! From start to finish absolutely loving Karen Rose
misslexisaurus's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
labwa_0712's review against another edition
4.0
I felt like the book kind of dragged in the middle and it was long. But otherwise a great read!
byera's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
clak5686's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.25
I'm trying to catch up on Karen Rose's Romantic Suspense books. I have not read them in order and want to get the entire series done. I really enjoyed being back in the Chicago world. I love the characters. Detective Mia Mitchell is just coming back to work after her being shot. Her partner is still in the hospital. She is paired with an Reed Solliday, an arson investigator, to work on a case of a fire where someone was murdered before the fire. Mia and Reed are complicated characters. There are more fires and more deaths. Mia and Reed become targets. Karen Rose's writing is great. Her plot is tight. Her characters are interesting and well developed. Her ending is satisfying. I would highly recommend this book.
bumsonseats's review against another edition
3.0
Romantic thrillers - who knew they'd make such a good holiday read! Good story, interesting characters, yet not too much thinking required.
bookmadbarlow's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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? No
5.0
After spending 5 previous books with Mia as a side character, it was great to finally get her book and what a book it was.
Mia is on the trail of a serial murderer / arsonist and has to team up with the fire detective to try to stop the killer.
Fast paced and action packed, as per I've come to expect from this author.
Being in the headspace of the baddie is always tough, but the author knows how far to push things, without going too far into brutal.
This one won't be for the fainthearted though, so be warned.
Mia is on the trail of a serial murderer / arsonist and has to team up with the fire detective to try to stop the killer.
Fast paced and action packed, as per I've come to expect from this author.
Being in the headspace of the baddie is always tough, but the author knows how far to push things, without going too far into brutal.
This one won't be for the fainthearted though, so be warned.
sarahmrob's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
novelesque_life's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 Stars. I will be rereading this novel as I read this series in order and will review it at that time.
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
Count to Ten
4 Stars
After a series of deadly arson fires, Detective Mia Mitchell must work with fire marshall, Reed Solliday, to catch a killer set on revenge and not afraid to kill anyone who gets in the way.
Count to Ten is a solid thriller with a suitably despicable villain but the romance is not as satisfying as those in previous books.
Mia and Reed are both interesting characters struggling with personal issues and although there is a great deal of potential in their initial love/hate relationship, something is ultimately missing and the emotional connection just isn’t there.
The arson plot is gripping and although the killer’s identity is quite predictable, the motivation, climax and resolution are intense and suspenseful.
It was also good to catch up with characters from the previous books and I look forward to continuing with the series.
4 Stars
After a series of deadly arson fires, Detective Mia Mitchell must work with fire marshall, Reed Solliday, to catch a killer set on revenge and not afraid to kill anyone who gets in the way.
Count to Ten is a solid thriller with a suitably despicable villain but the romance is not as satisfying as those in previous books.
Mia and Reed are both interesting characters struggling with personal issues and although there is a great deal of potential in their initial love/hate relationship, something is ultimately missing and the emotional connection just isn’t there.
The arson plot is gripping and although the killer’s identity is quite predictable, the motivation, climax and resolution are intense and suspenseful.
It was also good to catch up with characters from the previous books and I look forward to continuing with the series.