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bookdragon217's review
adventurous
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
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? No
4.25
"But in reality, as our country is finally coming to understand, that level of wealth had the danger of leading to corruption, leading individuals to believe they can do anything and are exempt from the laws of our nation."
Thank you @cocoachapters and @kensingtonbooks for the gifted copies. Check out my stories for a chance to win a copy.
That Dangerous Energy by Aya DeLeon was a fast paced, crime novel that dealt with many contemporary and historical themes. I loved that it was female driven spy story that dealt with the climate crisis. DeLeon introduces the characters layer by layer and once the action kicks in, it's non-stop heart thumping until the end. DeLeon's writing is insightful and revelatory. The character development is strong and the fast-paced plot will keep you glued to the pages. The flashbacks to the main protagonist's family history added a nice touch to her personal growth story. I loved that this one was oozing with feminist energy throughout and showed how women can also be complicit in patriarchy and misogyny. It was interesting to see how DeLeon weaves identity and poverty into this story and shows how they affect choices women are forced to make.
I highly recommend this one if you're interested in:
💥 Afro-Boricua authors or Afro-Latinx representation/identity
💥 climate crisis and activism
💥intersectional feminism
💥 crime fiction & spy stories
💥 the role of Black women in activist movements
💥 anti-racism work
💥 corruption of power
💥 female driven thrillers & suspense
💥 Brooklyn, NY flavor
💥 fast paced crime fiction with a noir feel
Thank you @cocoachapters and @kensingtonbooks for the gifted copies. Check out my stories for a chance to win a copy.
That Dangerous Energy by Aya DeLeon was a fast paced, crime novel that dealt with many contemporary and historical themes. I loved that it was female driven spy story that dealt with the climate crisis. DeLeon introduces the characters layer by layer and once the action kicks in, it's non-stop heart thumping until the end. DeLeon's writing is insightful and revelatory. The character development is strong and the fast-paced plot will keep you glued to the pages. The flashbacks to the main protagonist's family history added a nice touch to her personal growth story. I loved that this one was oozing with feminist energy throughout and showed how women can also be complicit in patriarchy and misogyny. It was interesting to see how DeLeon weaves identity and poverty into this story and shows how they affect choices women are forced to make.
I highly recommend this one if you're interested in:
💥 Afro-Boricua authors or Afro-Latinx representation/identity
💥 climate crisis and activism
💥intersectional feminism
💥 crime fiction & spy stories
💥 the role of Black women in activist movements
💥 anti-racism work
💥 corruption of power
💥 female driven thrillers & suspense
💥 Brooklyn, NY flavor
💥 fast paced crime fiction with a noir feel
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse and Classism
readingnormal's review
adventurous
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I like this book a lot. The plot takes you to a lot of different places and through a variety of emotions. At first I didn’t find the characters compelling, but the author has a way of slowly introducing their best traits, so that by the time you’re meeting the rising action, you are really cheering for them. That’s where this book shines, and I’m glad I stuck through to the end. The book takes caution to avoid cliches. I also appreciate the realism, I was able to stay fully immersed in the work the entire time.
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse and Child abuse
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