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A review by _isabel_
Under His Name by M.A. Grant
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
So so fun, and so delicious and delightful.
M.A. Grant is one of favourites out there, and I'm so glad she's decided to come back to us with a hoot of a book like this one: it's not her usual brand of fantasy and paranormal, but the writing is majestic as usual. "Under His Name" is quick, action-and-mystery-packed gem of a book, with just the right amout of spice and romance. It has absolutely wonderful protagonists (I adored both Sam and Nico) and some pretty unforgettable side characters (from Bev to Sam's infuriating twin), and I adored it, start to finish.
The plot is bonkers and so damn fun it kept me hooked from the very first page: a honey pot case, a handsy bad guy with a penchant for blondes, a trafficking ring to dismantle, a very mysterious (and intriguingly hot) Director with a secret agenda, spy work and near-miss disasters, faulty kidnappings, swapped identities and high stakes: this little book has it all. Plus, like I said, the romance! It's all on the low-key considering the fact that the plot is pretty much central, but god, I adored it. There's a little spice, a whole lot of chemistry, a smidge of jealousy and possessiveness, plus the emotional side was very, very satisfying. Sam and Nico's story made me very happy, and I definitely need to look into the other books in this series, asap.
M.A. Grant is one of favourites out there, and I'm so glad she's decided to come back to us with a hoot of a book like this one: it's not her usual brand of fantasy and paranormal, but the writing is majestic as usual. "Under His Name" is quick, action-and-mystery-packed gem of a book, with just the right amout of spice and romance. It has absolutely wonderful protagonists (I adored both Sam and Nico) and some pretty unforgettable side characters (from Bev to Sam's infuriating twin), and I adored it, start to finish.
The plot is bonkers and so damn fun it kept me hooked from the very first page: a honey pot case, a handsy bad guy with a penchant for blondes, a trafficking ring to dismantle, a very mysterious (and intriguingly hot) Director with a secret agenda, spy work and near-miss disasters, faulty kidnappings, swapped identities and high stakes: this little book has it all. Plus, like I said, the romance! It's all on the low-key considering the fact that the plot is pretty much central, but god, I adored it. There's a little spice, a whole lot of chemistry, a smidge of jealousy and possessiveness, plus the emotional side was very, very satisfying. Sam and Nico's story made me very happy, and I definitely need to look into the other books in this series, asap.