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A review by tessa_talks_books
The Recovery Agent by Janet Evanovich
5.0
What’s it about (in a nutshell):
The Recovery Agent by Janet Evanovich is a brand-new thriller series featuring Gabriella Rose, a recovery agent who finds assets that have gone missing – for insurances companies, private individuals, and even a ghost in this story.
What I Enjoyed:
Most of all, I enjoyed Gabriella Rose. She’s not an inept agent who just happens upon the items she’s looking for. Instead, she is an intelligent and determined professional who is good at her job. I love her no-nonsense approach to even the most harrowing of circumstances and admired her eye for detail. The same observational skills make her an extraordinary recovery agent. She remains calm and level-headed at all times, and that’s why she is exceptional at what she does.
It wouldn’t be a Janet Evanovich novel if it didn’t have a healthy dose of humor, as this book has. The comedy is primarily situational and works well to cut those intense moments into a mix of pure entertainment and harrowing thrills. I loved that a tiny, subtle situation would come up at the peak of an intense moment, and I would find myself giggling and happy. Mixing humor with thrills does not take away from the quickness of the pace, and as a matter of fact, I think it makes it even faster.
I also love the whole treasure hunting aspect of this story and series. If I see a treasure hunt, I’m there front and center, whether it be a movie, a book, or real life. I love the puzzles, clues, and history involved. It intrigues me endlessly, and this story was no exception. The paranormal aspect of this treasure hunt is a great touch. It increases the intrigue and fun and provides another entertaining avenue. And the fact that it is pirate treasure…well, can you get better than that?
Characters:
I found Gabriella Rose to be well-developed, with just the right touch of development needed to fuel an entire series. I enjoyed the wit and banter between her and her ex-husband Rafer, and it definitely added to the fun. None of the support characters, including Rafer, were developed that well. Still, they did have just enough detail to understand their choices, and I feel that they will show up and get more development as the series continues.
What I Wish:
I wish to see more of Rafer, but not in every book in the series. I think he is an interesting character and that they are fun together, but they are divorced. I think he is a character that would be intriguing on a limited scale.
To Read or Not to Read:
If you love treasure hunts and action/adventure stories with a good helping of humor, then you will absolutely love this new series by Janet Evanovich and be eager for more Gabriella Rose.
The Recovery Agent by Janet Evanovich is a brand-new thriller series featuring Gabriella Rose, a recovery agent who finds assets that have gone missing – for insurances companies, private individuals, and even a ghost in this story.
What I Enjoyed:
Most of all, I enjoyed Gabriella Rose. She’s not an inept agent who just happens upon the items she’s looking for. Instead, she is an intelligent and determined professional who is good at her job. I love her no-nonsense approach to even the most harrowing of circumstances and admired her eye for detail. The same observational skills make her an extraordinary recovery agent. She remains calm and level-headed at all times, and that’s why she is exceptional at what she does.
It wouldn’t be a Janet Evanovich novel if it didn’t have a healthy dose of humor, as this book has. The comedy is primarily situational and works well to cut those intense moments into a mix of pure entertainment and harrowing thrills. I loved that a tiny, subtle situation would come up at the peak of an intense moment, and I would find myself giggling and happy. Mixing humor with thrills does not take away from the quickness of the pace, and as a matter of fact, I think it makes it even faster.
I also love the whole treasure hunting aspect of this story and series. If I see a treasure hunt, I’m there front and center, whether it be a movie, a book, or real life. I love the puzzles, clues, and history involved. It intrigues me endlessly, and this story was no exception. The paranormal aspect of this treasure hunt is a great touch. It increases the intrigue and fun and provides another entertaining avenue. And the fact that it is pirate treasure…well, can you get better than that?
Characters:
I found Gabriella Rose to be well-developed, with just the right touch of development needed to fuel an entire series. I enjoyed the wit and banter between her and her ex-husband Rafer, and it definitely added to the fun. None of the support characters, including Rafer, were developed that well. Still, they did have just enough detail to understand their choices, and I feel that they will show up and get more development as the series continues.
What I Wish:
I wish to see more of Rafer, but not in every book in the series. I think he is an interesting character and that they are fun together, but they are divorced. I think he is a character that would be intriguing on a limited scale.
To Read or Not to Read:
If you love treasure hunts and action/adventure stories with a good helping of humor, then you will absolutely love this new series by Janet Evanovich and be eager for more Gabriella Rose.