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A review by judeinthestars
Double-Crossed by Ali Vali
4.0
Reed Gable is a thief and a hit woman but when her next contract would entail the death of a child, she just can’t do it. The next few days spent with the little boy and his mother lead her to rethink her life, a life she has chosen for no other reason than it allows her to survive. There’s a lot more happening (a war between Mob families, for instance, which is not surprising since the story is set in the Cain Casey universe) but you’ll need to read the book to find out. I can’t summarize without spoiling.
A few pages in, I was convinced it was time to admit that Ali Vali’s books are not for me. I’ve read a few and, apart from [b:Carly's Sound|22602|Carly's Sound|Ali Vali|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1364145707l/22602._SX50_.jpg|23620], I haven’t been able to relate to her universe. Her writing is good, she’s great at creating complex characters, it just doesn’t work for me.
Usually.
I realized mid-way that Reed was growing on me. There are still some things I didn’t entirely enjoy but I got rather invested in Reed’s story and how she would deal with Brinley and her child. I really liked Brinley’s relationship with her mother, Reed’s path to redemption (in a twisted but believable way), Brinley’s strength despite the tears… And who wouldn’t cry when faced with the situation she found herself in?
So I guess I’m not ready to give up on Vali’s books after all. I’m already looking forward to the next one in this new series.
I received a copy from the publisher and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
A few pages in, I was convinced it was time to admit that Ali Vali’s books are not for me. I’ve read a few and, apart from [b:Carly's Sound|22602|Carly's Sound|Ali Vali|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1364145707l/22602._SX50_.jpg|23620], I haven’t been able to relate to her universe. Her writing is good, she’s great at creating complex characters, it just doesn’t work for me.
Usually.
I realized mid-way that Reed was growing on me. There are still some things I didn’t entirely enjoy but I got rather invested in Reed’s story and how she would deal with Brinley and her child. I really liked Brinley’s relationship with her mother, Reed’s path to redemption (in a twisted but believable way), Brinley’s strength despite the tears… And who wouldn’t cry when faced with the situation she found herself in?
So I guess I’m not ready to give up on Vali’s books after all. I’m already looking forward to the next one in this new series.
I received a copy from the publisher and I am voluntarily leaving a review.