5.0

Death Note is one of my favorite anime series and I’ve recently picked up the manga. L such an interesting character and any chance to read more stories about him always excites me. The novel centers around three crimes in LA that are similar in style but the victims seem to have no connection. It’s a crime mystery with a huge twist that will make your jaw drop.

The book captures the brilliance of L and delves deeper into Naomi’s character. She is very smart in the manga but she has such a brief appearance that you never get to know her well. This book emphasized just how smart she really is and why L would choose to work with her.

I loved this book not only for the character, L, but also because of the crime mystery element. It had me guessing and kept me on my toes, wondering who the killer was. Fans of Death Note should read this book and learn how Naomi came to know the famous detective.