A review by leelah
The Merchant of Death by Lisa Henry, J.A. Rock

2.0

I forgot everything that happened in first book, so I had to reread.
I wrote in my review of first part that this has to be the most mainstream thing these authors wrote, but they abandoned their formula here- funny and charming tone is exchanged for more serious and angsty one. The reason for my rating is mostly because I didn't like direction authors took with Henry's character- I liked that he was resourceful and charming and sly in first book. Here he was moody and got through some behavioral crisis. It didn't add another layer to his character as much as it changed the wrapping for me.*
Mystery was not very challenging, but twist was introduced and it should make a fun reading in book #3.

*horrible pun penalty. :facepalm:
Just roll with it and I'll see myself out.