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basiclich 's review for:
Hard Target
by Pamela Clare
Derek and Jenna have such good chemistry, which is the standout aspect of this book. Jenna’s complete badassery is another huge plus, as well as a Derek and his team’s ability to recognize her bravery. There’s a lot of darkness in this storyline—not unusual for a romantic suspense from Pamela Clare, but perhaps a little more than usual, and a little more front-loaded, too.
It was great to see cameos from so many of Clare’s other books, especially I-Team. The supporting cast fleshed out this book really well.
I was concerned going in that the setting and premise (Afghanistan, terror groups, etc.) were going to be hugely problematic, but these things were for the most part handled very well and Clare clearly distinguished between terror groups and everyone else. I’d definitely have liked to see any Afghan characters at all stick around throughout the whole story, or have real narrative importance, but to be honest I was just pleasantly surprised that they weren’t killed off. (Low standard, I know, but a valid one.) I also wanted a moment that made it clear that there’s nothing wrong with wearing a burqa, but I think this was an unintentional oversight. If you criticize burqas at all, it should be clear that it’s *being forced* to wear them that’s a problem, not the act of wearing them.
I’m eager to see where the rest of this series goes!
Digital arc provided to me via NetGalley and does not affect the opinions presented in my review.
It was great to see cameos from so many of Clare’s other books, especially I-Team. The supporting cast fleshed out this book really well.
I was concerned going in that the setting and premise (Afghanistan, terror groups, etc.) were going to be hugely problematic, but these things were for the most part handled very well and Clare clearly distinguished between terror groups and everyone else. I’d definitely have liked to see any Afghan characters at all stick around throughout the whole story, or have real narrative importance, but to be honest I was just pleasantly surprised that they weren’t killed off. (Low standard, I know, but a valid one.) I also wanted a moment that made it clear that there’s nothing wrong with wearing a burqa, but I think this was an unintentional oversight. If you criticize burqas at all, it should be clear that it’s *being forced* to wear them that’s a problem, not the act of wearing them.
I’m eager to see where the rest of this series goes!
Digital arc provided to me via NetGalley and does not affect the opinions presented in my review.