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A review by nikkisbooknook
Fighting for Adalyn by Katie Reus
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.0
Adalyn carries a burden of misplaced survivor guilt. Her intel may have led to her teams death but she was not responsible - she trusted her source implicitly. That didn't stop Rowan, who until then had been her friend and possibly more, from blaming her. Now working for RHS, she's had to work with Rowan a few times now and he has come to terms with his grief and his misplaced hatred of Adalyn. But can she ever risk taking the leap with the handsome former Marine?
However, it looks like their joint past is back to haunt them and someone is using the cover of New Orleans Mardi Gras to strike terror into the heart of Adalyn!
Rowan is a great MMC. He has learned from past behaviour, recognises that he was the problem and is trying to redeem himself towards Adalyn. Adalyn is not such an easy nut to crack though. She has built a shell around her heart - it was the only way to survive with the CIA after all. But Rowan and his happy, optimistic outlook soon chip away at that shell.
There were plenty of twists and layers to the story. I loved meeting Fleur and Auntie Collette - she was a hoot. Adalyn is very much her own hero in this book - Rowan is clearly aware of her skills and wants to support her, not smother her. Brilliant banter between our grumpy CIA agent and her wannabe partner.
Be careful who you like as secondary characters in this story 'cos sadly not all of them survive.
However, it looks like their joint past is back to haunt them and someone is using the cover of New Orleans Mardi Gras to strike terror into the heart of Adalyn!
Rowan is a great MMC. He has learned from past behaviour, recognises that he was the problem and is trying to redeem himself towards Adalyn. Adalyn is not such an easy nut to crack though. She has built a shell around her heart - it was the only way to survive with the CIA after all. But Rowan and his happy, optimistic outlook soon chip away at that shell.
There were plenty of twists and layers to the story. I loved meeting Fleur and Auntie Collette - she was a hoot. Adalyn is very much her own hero in this book - Rowan is clearly aware of her skills and wants to support her, not smother her. Brilliant banter between our grumpy CIA agent and her wannabe partner.
Be careful who you like as secondary characters in this story 'cos sadly not all of them survive.