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He's To Die For
by Erin Dunn
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This SURPASSED my expectations!
The cover made me curious. The "Brooklyn 99 meets The Charm Offensive" marketing was intriguing. But the idea of a young, gay cop who doesn't fit in falling for the suspect in his case? That sold me.
Every part of this works beautifully. The pacing is perfect, brilliantly balancing the mystery with the romance. And the mystery is twisty enough to keep you guessing! It flirted that line of too much going on without ever crossing it. I could not read this fast enough!
All of the characters are wonderful. I love how sweet and down-to-earth Jack is. His grief colors everything he does but you can feel him working through it, trying to find peace and happiness again. Rav is delightful. His sense of humor adds necessary levity and he uses is to great effect. He's a little bit extra with his sass and suits but it feels so intrinsic to his character. It's a great dynamic.
The romance is not closed door but neither is it explicit. I'd describe it as the watercolor version -- you know what they're doing but the details are blurry and indistinct. It's perfect for the vibe of this story. I think explicit detail would have changed this and made it a little less special. I don't have anything against explicit spicy scenes but I recognize that they don't work in every narrative. Plus, this book has one of the hottest first kisses I've read in a while!
I'll be recommending this to everyone! I know I'll reread it in the future. I can't wait to read more from this author.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Minotaur Books, and the author for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.
The cover made me curious. The "Brooklyn 99 meets The Charm Offensive" marketing was intriguing. But the idea of a young, gay cop who doesn't fit in falling for the suspect in his case? That sold me.
Every part of this works beautifully. The pacing is perfect, brilliantly balancing the mystery with the romance. And the mystery is twisty enough to keep you guessing! It flirted that line of too much going on without ever crossing it. I could not read this fast enough!
All of the characters are wonderful. I love how sweet and down-to-earth Jack is. His grief colors everything he does but you can feel him working through it, trying to find peace and happiness again. Rav is delightful. His sense of humor adds necessary levity and he uses is to great effect. He's a little bit extra with his sass and suits but it feels so intrinsic to his character. It's a great dynamic.
The romance is not closed door but neither is it explicit. I'd describe it as the watercolor version -- you know what they're doing but the details are blurry and indistinct. It's perfect for the vibe of this story. I think explicit detail would have changed this and made it a little less special. I don't have anything against explicit spicy scenes but I recognize that they don't work in every narrative. Plus, this book has one of the hottest first kisses I've read in a while!
I'll be recommending this to everyone! I know I'll reread it in the future. I can't wait to read more from this author.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Minotaur Books, and the author for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.