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A review by husnaibrahim_
The Falcon by Isabella Maldonado
3.75
While I'm quite fond of this series and our very own FBI agent Nina Guerrera, I'm not entirely sure I enjoyed this one as much as the first two (I considered the first two as five star reads).
This time around, it seemed to lack some of the thrills I was hoping for, even though I had been looking forward to how Bianca would fit into the story. However, I must admit, the serial killer in this book was truly something. The entire Egyptian theme was quite eerie, and the identity of the killer caught me by surprise. I honestly didn’t guess it would be him.
My suspicions initially focused on the first two suspects, maybe because I didn’t take a liking to them right from the start. That said, I did appreciate that we got to explore Nina's emotional side a bit more. As for what's coming next, I’m hoping there’s another book and I'm eager to see who I'd prefer her with - Perez or Kent, though I’m currently leaning more towards Perez.
One aspect that bothered me the most was Breck’s capabilities. I'm not questioning her skills or what FBI agents can uncover in certain situations, but it often felt like she was holding back. She'd find something and not immediately share it, leaving it for Wade or Kent to analyze, and then she’d say, “Hold on, I actually found this earlier,” or “I think I have precisely what you’re looking for.”
Nonetheless, aside from these concerns and a few minor issues, I have to say it was reasonably satisfactory. It just didn't quite carry the same level of excitement as the first two books, if I’m entirely honest. Still, I’m eagerly anticipating the next case they tackle and seeing how Bianca manages her graduate program.
This time around, it seemed to lack some of the thrills I was hoping for, even though I had been looking forward to how Bianca would fit into the story. However, I must admit, the serial killer in this book was truly something. The entire Egyptian theme was quite eerie, and the identity of the killer caught me by surprise. I honestly didn’t guess it would be him.
My suspicions initially focused on the first two suspects, maybe because I didn’t take a liking to them right from the start. That said, I did appreciate that we got to explore Nina's emotional side a bit more. As for what's coming next, I’m hoping there’s another book and I'm eager to see who I'd prefer her with - Perez or Kent, though I’m currently leaning more towards Perez.
One aspect that bothered me the most was Breck’s capabilities. I'm not questioning her skills or what FBI agents can uncover in certain situations, but it often felt like she was holding back. She'd find something and not immediately share it, leaving it for Wade or Kent to analyze, and then she’d say, “Hold on, I actually found this earlier,” or “I think I have precisely what you’re looking for.”
Nonetheless, aside from these concerns and a few minor issues, I have to say it was reasonably satisfactory. It just didn't quite carry the same level of excitement as the first two books, if I’m entirely honest. Still, I’m eagerly anticipating the next case they tackle and seeing how Bianca manages her graduate program.