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Reading Between the Lines by Nicky James
4.5
A gripping mystery with emotional depth, where storytelling turns deadly—and love finds its voice in the quiet spaces between the lines.
Audiobook Review – 4.5 Stars
Narrated by Nick J. Russo
This story had such a unique and compelling setup — a group of students in a writing class who meet outside of school to craft murder mysteries… only to find themselves at the center of a real one. The plot follows two detectives, Diem and Tallus, as they try to unravel the truth behind a student left on life support, with a mother who refuses to believe it was an accident. The mystery was layered, engaging, and so well constructed — I was hooked the whole way through.
But what truly elevated it for me was the relationship between Diem and Tallus. Watching Diem slowly peel back his layers and begin to trust, while Tallus — patient, kind, and quietly breaking down his own walls — was just beautiful. There’s a subtle emotional intensity between them that Nick J. Russo captures perfectly. His narration brought so much warmth and nuance; I was hooked from start to finish.
Highly recommend for fans of romance with emotional depth and an excellently plotted mystery.
Audiobook Review – 4.5 Stars
Narrated by Nick J. Russo
This story had such a unique and compelling setup — a group of students in a writing class who meet outside of school to craft murder mysteries… only to find themselves at the center of a real one. The plot follows two detectives, Diem and Tallus, as they try to unravel the truth behind a student left on life support, with a mother who refuses to believe it was an accident. The mystery was layered, engaging, and so well constructed — I was hooked the whole way through.
But what truly elevated it for me was the relationship between Diem and Tallus. Watching Diem slowly peel back his layers and begin to trust, while Tallus — patient, kind, and quietly breaking down his own walls — was just beautiful. There’s a subtle emotional intensity between them that Nick J. Russo captures perfectly. His narration brought so much warmth and nuance; I was hooked from start to finish.
Highly recommend for fans of romance with emotional depth and an excellently plotted mystery.