Reviews

IQ by Joe Ide

mariapfarr's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

readingindreams's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

4.0

ginny17's review against another edition

2.0

This book was a mess. I adored the two main characters, but they weren't enough to save the book from the choppy writing and terrible dialog.

princesspersephone's review against another edition

4.0

Joe Ide spins the tale of a modern day sherlock holmes-esque character in IQ. Isaiha Quintabe is from Los Angeles and is no stranger to gang violence, guns, and sleazy manipulative people. He turned out to be o of the most unique heros ive ever read, with his unwavering eye for detail and ability to always stay one (or three!!) steps ahead of the culprits. This book takes on so many twists and turns as it centers around the investigation of the attempted murder of a famous rapper. A complicated plot and the excitement of the "who dunnit" aspect made this completely unputdownable.

As exciting as it was to read it, I also cant stop thinking about it weeks after I finished the last page. The eccentric methods of IQ and his penchant for strange knowledge made this unforgettable. Im just sitting here thinking WHY IS THIS NOT A MOVIE YET?!? I kept picturing Keiynan Lonsdale as the perfect IQ for his cute geeky vibe!

kmanderson03's review against another edition

dark

2.5

ciciwilkie's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed this one. Isaiah is like Sherlock Holmes living in LA dealing with gang wars, drug wars, and murders. Such a fresh perspective and I became absolutely taken with Isaiah. Even his sidekick grows on you.

I look forward to reading the next book in the series.

samanthamarie13's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

elby3gc's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to reading more from this author and this character.  There was enough social commentary/context for me to respect the characters’ development but it wasn’t heavy handed. It was organic. Maybe reminded me a little bit of Sherman Alexie in that way. I am giving it a four because I really enjoyed it and am enthusiastically recommending it.

kemareadsalot's review against another edition

4.0

The narrator did a great job! 

booklovinalicia's review against another edition

3.0

Overall, it was a decent read. I think the timelines jumping back and forth were just too much for me. I understand the need to know the back story, but I feel it could have been done without causing so much chaos and without taking away from the main story. I did enjoy the characters, but I think this book just isn't for me. I give it 3 stars. To read my full review on this and other books please check out my blog at www.booklovinalicia.blogspot.com

Thanks to Netgalley and Mulholland Books for allowing me the egalley in exchange for my honest review.