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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
Better than the last couple of In Deaths. I struggled a bit to get excited about the reasons for the but I enjoyed this read. Nice to catch up with the cast and crew as always.
Spoiler
mass killings being strictly a business opportunity
JD brought me through a web of what I thought was senseless killing based on greed. It turned out to be way more than that. As always I was intrigued and caught up in the who, what and why of these psychopaths. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
In a book where we don't know the villains, the book opens with a man who brings a lead-lined suitcase containing a bomb to work. He is depicted as being incredibly stressed and begging not to do it? It's up to Eve to figure out exactly why he killed and injured so many people who were working on a huge corporate merger. It's a plan months in the making finally being carried out.
This one was a little flat for me. The reasons for doing this seemed a bit convoluted and the end didn't really come together for me. But even an "bad" Robb book is better than a lot of otheres and I'm still looking forward to the next book in the series.
This one was a little flat for me. The reasons for doing this seemed a bit convoluted and the end didn't really come together for me. But even an "bad" Robb book is better than a lot of otheres and I'm still looking forward to the next book in the series.
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There is something about Nora’s writing, both as herself and as J.D. Robb, that hooks me from the first sentence and doesn’t let me go until I’ve read the final chapter. So it’s no surprise that Leverage in Death worked incredibly well for me and broke my first ever (and hopefully last!) reading slump. While I’ve picked up some great books in the past month, nothing grabbed me enough to entice me further into its pages. I should’ve known that Nora would prove to be the cure to my dilemma.
Eve Dallas and those in her life feel incredibly real to me considering that they’re comprised of ink and paper instead of flesh and bone. Leverage in Death is the 47th full length novel starring Dallas, a homicide detective solving cases in the not too distant future of 2060s New York. She and Roarke are one of my favorite couples in fiction. I’ve loved watching their relationship develop and settle as the years have progressed, though there is most definitely still an incredible amount of passion between the two. (Side note: Roarke is also one of the most insanely attractive men I’ve ever come across in fiction or reality.) I also love Eve’s relationships with coworkers and others that she somehow picked up through the years and could never manage to shake. When we first meet Eve, she’s rough and prickly and standoffish, much more comfortable with space and solitude than she is with relationships in any form. Now, almost fifty books and numerous novellas into her story, she has softened somewhat, and is baffled to find that she has so many people who care about her, and even more flabbergasted by how much she cares for them in return. Eve has unknowingly built herself a motley crew of a family and, even though it’s not something she thought she’d ever want, she sees it for the priceless gift it is and will do anything to protect its members. These relationships are so fully fleshed out that they’re palpable, which is one of my absolute favorite components of Nora’s work.
Another element of this series that I find particularly fascinating is the vast diversity of the crimes Dallas investigates. After 47 books, it must be difficult to create cases that are different from those that came before, but Nora manages to put a unique and interesting spin on every crime central to its novel. Whether its method, target, or motivation, some component always feels fresh. Both the crimes and motivations behind them in Leverage in Death were heartbreaking, and demonstrated just how callous and manipulative and downright sadistic people can be for monetary gain. Eve’s reactions are always so believable and convincing that it’s impossible to read the story without developing empathy both for her and through her to the victims she stands for.
While the mysteries in this series keep readers guessing and invested in the outcome, what makes the In Death series stand out so strongly in my mind is the level of character development that comes from having almost fifty books with the same cast. Nora has created something very special here, and I plan to read every single installment until it finales, which I hope isn’t for many years to come.
There is something about Nora’s writing, both as herself and as J.D. Robb, that hooks me from the first sentence and doesn’t let me go until I’ve read the final chapter. So it’s no surprise that Leverage in Death worked incredibly well for me and broke my first ever (and hopefully last!) reading slump. While I’ve picked up some great books in the past month, nothing grabbed me enough to entice me further into its pages. I should’ve known that Nora would prove to be the cure to my dilemma.
Eve Dallas and those in her life feel incredibly real to me considering that they’re comprised of ink and paper instead of flesh and bone. Leverage in Death is the 47th full length novel starring Dallas, a homicide detective solving cases in the not too distant future of 2060s New York. She and Roarke are one of my favorite couples in fiction. I’ve loved watching their relationship develop and settle as the years have progressed, though there is most definitely still an incredible amount of passion between the two. (Side note: Roarke is also one of the most insanely attractive men I’ve ever come across in fiction or reality.) I also love Eve’s relationships with coworkers and others that she somehow picked up through the years and could never manage to shake. When we first meet Eve, she’s rough and prickly and standoffish, much more comfortable with space and solitude than she is with relationships in any form. Now, almost fifty books and numerous novellas into her story, she has softened somewhat, and is baffled to find that she has so many people who care about her, and even more flabbergasted by how much she cares for them in return. Eve has unknowingly built herself a motley crew of a family and, even though it’s not something she thought she’d ever want, she sees it for the priceless gift it is and will do anything to protect its members. These relationships are so fully fleshed out that they’re palpable, which is one of my absolute favorite components of Nora’s work.
Another element of this series that I find particularly fascinating is the vast diversity of the crimes Dallas investigates. After 47 books, it must be difficult to create cases that are different from those that came before, but Nora manages to put a unique and interesting spin on every crime central to its novel. Whether its method, target, or motivation, some component always feels fresh. Both the crimes and motivations behind them in Leverage in Death were heartbreaking, and demonstrated just how callous and manipulative and downright sadistic people can be for monetary gain. Eve’s reactions are always so believable and convincing that it’s impossible to read the story without developing empathy both for her and through her to the victims she stands for.
While the mysteries in this series keep readers guessing and invested in the outcome, what makes the In Death series stand out so strongly in my mind is the level of character development that comes from having almost fifty books with the same cast. Nora has created something very special here, and I plan to read every single installment until it finales, which I hope isn’t for many years to come.
Never thought I'd actually be reading about Trade & Finance in a book without being coerced into it. But, Nora Roberts works miracles, as always.
47 books in, and you'd think I'd be used to all the deaths I read about, but damn, for some reason, the ones in this story hit especially hard. Probably helped along by the fact that we go a little more into the personal life territory in this book - into all the highs and lows of it. These always make an In Death book a bit more special, at least for me.
I will be a little honest and admit that if I were to be asked to remain completely objective and criticise this book, I'd be able to find a few faults. But, do I care? Absolutely not. I'm totally biased towards this series, for a good reason and unapologetically so.
47 books in, and you'd think I'd be used to all the deaths I read about, but damn, for some reason, the ones in this story hit especially hard. Probably helped along by the fact that we go a little more into the personal life territory in this book - into all the highs and lows of it. These always make an In Death book a bit more special, at least for me.
I will be a little honest and admit that if I were to be asked to remain completely objective and criticise this book, I'd be able to find a few faults. But, do I care? Absolutely not. I'm totally biased towards this series, for a good reason and unapologetically so.
I really enjoy the In Death series...they may be somewhat formulaic but they’re a comfortable read because I know the characters. The chemistry between the leads is always enjoyable and just enough romance for it to break up the police work!
When i looked up this book, a couple of reviews almost put me off. But i started reading the book anyways coz there is no way in hell i could resist Eve and Roarke. And i am glad I couldn’t bcz this story hooked me up from the beginning. The plot was good though I got a bit confused with so many names. But i got through it and It was worth it as always. A perfect mix of funny, intriguing and my fav couple ever Roarke & Eve.
The ending was seriously awesome. It left a big smile on my face. Cant wait to read the next one in the series. I hope to god and to Nora Roberts that this series never end. Seriously
The ending was seriously awesome. It left a big smile on my face. Cant wait to read the next one in the series. I hope to god and to Nora Roberts that this series never end. Seriously
Another amazing book! Such a great sequel, loved the mystery, and yeah, a really great read!
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No