A review by rainbowofcrazy
Knifed In Nice by Zara Keane

adventurous lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

I really wanted to like the book, but I think it just wasn’t for me. I was intrigued from the start, however, because it really knew how to immediately grab your attention. This book started off with a bang. So much happens immediately, and it’s pretty action packed from beginning to end.

The characters were interesting at the start but I found it difficult to connect with them. There wasn’t much (no) character development to make me care about them enough as they navigate their crazy adventure. I still can’t really wrap my head around Sidney’s character. He was like a golden retriever that has just met you and now you’re his best friend and he wants to go along with you.. even if you’re technically a stranger and there are bad humans that are trying to kill you. But who cares? Let’s go adventure! But oh, he’s actually an adult human being, not a doggo. (Sydney, what are you doing?!)

I wish I could have stayed more invested in the story as it went on but unfortunately I really struggled in the middle. It felt like the plot kept getting more convoluted as it went on, and I wasn’t digging the writing. Thankfully the story managed to grab me back in the last third to help me to the finish line, but I’m not sure I’d continue for more in the series.

But, yay cat!