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He's To Die For by Erin Dunn
5.0
adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I received an e-ARC and am giving my honest review! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this opportunity

Firstly, SO sad I wasn't able to get this review out in time for this book's release. But that's life with chronic illness haha

Rav Trivedi is a member of NYPD's homicide squad, although a bit of an outsider in the department due to being gay, the youngest member, British, and a love of designer suits. However, he is able to prove himself with his high success rates and his need for the truth. When he's assigned a high-profile case, he's excited to prove himself to his team. He's grown up with the media following him due to his family, so he's not worried about being distracted by cameras and reporters. 

What he didn't plan for, however, is the pretty-boy rockstar who makes him feel safe, and happens to be his #1 suspect with no alibi the night of the murder. 

I loved this book. This was such a fun read and I truly adored seeing how both Vale and Rav navigated their relationship as well as the murders and mystery surrounding them. One of my favorite parts of this book was how Rav was so COMPETENT. I've spent so many thriller novels gripping my Kindle like my life depended on it because I was so stressed over the characters' lack of competency. But I did not have to worry about that here! Rav was competent and truly wanted to get to the bottom of what was happening, regardless of the cost to his professional life. 

I really liked all of the characters we learn about, I typically have trouble remembering who is who but I had little to no trouble here! I grew really attached to each an every one of them, and since finishing it, have found myself being reminded of them with songs and the like.