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chaoskay's review against another edition
challenging
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I’ve been listening to a lot of Davidson Kings audiobooks lately and loved everyone of them . I really enjoyed listening to this and found another new author in the process .
daniela_endless_tbr's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/6.
🌶️🌶️/5.
I enjoyed this quite a bit. I must say that Ray and Andy took a bit too much imo to meet however once that was done, it was smooth sailing.
While i enjoyed the mystery, it was clear to me who was behind all of it. The acomplice was the one that took me by surprise. It was very predictable but at the same time,it was a surprise.
I liked Ray & Andy's romance but i was a bit thrown off by Andy's employers involved in the story. They didn't had anything to do directly with what was going on so i wonder why. Alas i had a good time with this book.
* I read an arc of this book. *
🌶️🌶️/5.
I enjoyed this quite a bit. I must say that Ray and Andy took a bit too much imo to meet however once that was done, it was smooth sailing.
While i enjoyed the mystery, it was clear to me who was behind all of it. The acomplice was the one that took me by surprise. It was very predictable but at the same time,it was a surprise.
I liked Ray & Andy's romance but i was a bit thrown off by Andy's employers involved in the story. They didn't had anything to do directly with what was going on so i wonder why. Alas i had a good time with this book.
* I read an arc of this book. *
shile87's review against another edition
2.0
1.65 stars
In my defense!
MC: 1 – Ray Clancy – Disgraced cop turned PI
MC 2 - Andrew Shay – Waiter
The story started ok, building, I am there telling myself, finally a great serial killer mm book. YAY!
Everything should have worked, we have a disgraced cop turn PI - Ray, a serial killer on the loose and Andy a younger guy/serial killer target as the love interest. See? This combo makes my blood boil, stomach churn and everything in between. The story had that film noir, AE feel. I was an excited baby peanut.
Then! THEN! The MCs meet, i.e Ray the PI meet the potential serial killer victim/love interest - Andy and boy DISASTER! UGH! It is freaking bam boom! kiss, Insta! Don’t get me wrong, I like me some Insta when it is done right, here, it was all ugh! I couldn’t feel the zing connection at all, I wish it could have at least been Insta- Lust, or they could have just stuck to investigating.
Speaking of investigation, where was it? You are hunting a serial killer, PLEASE! just HUNT!!!
I read mystery to follow along on the whodunnit, if it is sprinkled with a little bit of a side romance, i am a happy camper.
There are still good cops out there, right? I found it hard to believe that a witness to a serial killer murder would be ignored by the police, these guys form units to hunt down serial killers, sometimes it takes years and they take any help they can get. It was a poor set up to let Ray take lead on the case.
The writing style was a little off, especially the transition between the chapters, it was hard to tell keep track of who was talking, and it was all telling and no showing.
Anyhoo don’t mind me, maybe I have read/ watched so many mystery books /TV shows that I have become immuned, I knew the serial killer the moment they appeared on page.
The premise was all set, but I feel the execution failed.
In my defense!
MC: 1 – Ray Clancy – Disgraced cop turned PI
MC 2 - Andrew Shay – Waiter
The story started ok, building, I am there telling myself, finally a great serial killer mm book. YAY!
Everything should have worked, we have a disgraced cop turn PI - Ray, a serial killer on the loose and Andy a younger guy/serial killer target as the love interest. See? This combo makes my blood boil, stomach churn and everything in between. The story had that film noir, AE feel. I was an excited baby peanut.
Then! THEN! The MCs meet, i.e Ray the PI meet the potential serial killer victim/love interest - Andy and boy DISASTER! UGH! It is freaking bam boom! kiss, Insta! Don’t get me wrong, I like me some Insta when it is done right, here, it was all ugh! I couldn’t feel the zing connection at all, I wish it could have at least been Insta- Lust, or they could have just stuck to investigating.
Speaking of investigation, where was it? You are hunting a serial killer, PLEASE! just HUNT!!!
I read mystery to follow along on the whodunnit, if it is sprinkled with a little bit of a side romance, i am a happy camper.
There are still good cops out there, right? I found it hard to believe that a witness to a serial killer murder would be ignored by the police, these guys form units to hunt down serial killers, sometimes it takes years and they take any help they can get. It was a poor set up to let Ray take lead on the case.
The writing style was a little off, especially the transition between the chapters, it was hard to tell keep track of who was talking, and it was all telling and no showing.
Anyhoo don’t mind me, maybe I have read/ watched so many mystery books /TV shows that I have become immuned, I knew the serial killer the moment they appeared on page.
The premise was all set, but I feel the execution failed.
suze_1624's review against another edition
4.0
Well I did quite enjoy that - the murders were suitably gory and upsetting, a few red herrings which had me convinced, sick motives.
Ray is a slightly curmudgeonly character, even only in his 40’s. Can envisage him being all grumpy as a PI.
Andy I didnt have quite such a clear visual on, other than he did all the right things in terms of running away, staying Elise and then realising Ray was his best bet for safety.
The sting was always going to go bad, they always do! The bad guys a couple of steps ahead always.
A pacy read, kept my interest
Ray is a slightly curmudgeonly character, even only in his 40’s. Can envisage him being all grumpy as a PI.
Andy I didnt have quite such a clear visual on, other than he did all the right things in terms of running away, staying Elise and then realising Ray was his best bet for safety.
The sting was always going to go bad, they always do! The bad guys a couple of steps ahead always.
A pacy read, kept my interest
queen_a's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
drnoel's review
1.0
it had some redeeming qualities, but the power dynamics were so off i couldn’t give more than 1*
dejunk's review
4.0
Engaging romantic suspense!
4.5 stars!
Ray is a former policeman who was forced out of the force on trumped up charges. He is, by his own admission, not the friendliest person, but he is not dirty. Before Ray was forced out, there was a case that he was unable to solve - the murders of young, gay men.
Andy is a young man who works at a restuarant. When he inadvertently walks in on a murder, he contacts Ray due to the similarity of the murder to past cases.
Ray and Andy are immediately drawn to each other while trying to solve the crimes.
The story kept me engaged throughout - the suspense, the progressing romance and the mystery of the killer all made for an interesting read.The other characters were interesting, especially Bradford (will he get his story, I wonder?). There were a few typos/syntax issues, but not enough to detract from my enjoyment. Definitely recommend.
*I was given an ARC (and the above is my own unsolicited review), but I liked the story so much that I ended up getting a copy when it went live :)
4.5 stars!
Ray is a former policeman who was forced out of the force on trumped up charges. He is, by his own admission, not the friendliest person, but he is not dirty. Before Ray was forced out, there was a case that he was unable to solve - the murders of young, gay men.
Andy is a young man who works at a restuarant. When he inadvertently walks in on a murder, he contacts Ray due to the similarity of the murder to past cases.
Ray and Andy are immediately drawn to each other while trying to solve the crimes.
The story kept me engaged throughout - the suspense, the progressing romance and the mystery of the killer all made for an interesting read.The other characters were interesting, especially Bradford (will he get his story, I wonder?). There were a few typos/syntax issues, but not enough to detract from my enjoyment. Definitely recommend.
*I was given an ARC (and the above is my own unsolicited review), but I liked the story so much that I ended up getting a copy when it went live :)
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