A review by redheadbookgirl
Leave No Trace by Jo Callaghan

dark emotional informative mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

This is the second book in the Kat & Lock series: book one, π˜ͺ𝘯 𝘡𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘭π˜ͺ𝘯𝘬 𝘰𝘧 𝘒𝘯 𝘦𝘺𝘦, was a strong five star read for me so I absolutely couldn’t wait to read this one + I LOVED the audio format. 

Intense, gripping & pacy, this was a real page turner that captivated my attention from the first to the very last page. With a diverse, authentic & realistic cast of characters, a troubled killer with a unique motive and short chapters, this was such an easy and enjoyable read that I flew through in just a few sittings. 

AIDE Lock has quickly become one of my all time favourite fictional characters. I LOVE him. He may be AI, but his unintentional sarcasm, quirks & the way he takes everything so literally and says it exactly how it is, is so refreshing and fun. Seeing him adapt and learn to become more β€œhuman” is so interesting and the way he and Kat have adapted to work so well together is fascinating.. their relationship really evolves in this second book. The scene toward the end with Lock and the killer really pulled on my heartstringsπŸ₯Ή

I had my suspicions of the killer relatively early on + I was partially correct, but this only added satisfaction to the reading experience. I loved the thought provoking element of male privilege..  the contrast between how men reacted to being told to stay vigilant/cautious in comparison to the norm of women being told the same thing every day. 

This series would make SUCH a brilliant movie + if you’re looking for a unique, thrilling police procedural thriller with an AI twist, definitely pick this one up! πŸ‘πŸ½