A review by rissahoo
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh

hopeful mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Sasha and Luke get the series off to a strong start but it’s hard to figure out what to highlight about this novel. Singh sets up her formula right away and sticks to it throughout the series. This is a solid execution of that formula but not a standout otherwise. Characterizations are uneven; for example, are we really supposed to hate Nikita because she’s smart, ambitious, and ruthless? Is asserting “rumors about her skill with mental viruses” intended as misdirection or is it supposed to establish that she really is as awful as Sasha thinks she is? 
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