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A review by laurenjodi
Twisted by Laura Griffin
4.0
Twisted
3.5 Stars
Rookie detective Allison Doyle is determined to prove herself. She seizes the opportunity when legendary FBI profiler, Mark Wolfe, arrives in San Marcos texas with a controversial theory on a high-profile murder case. Wolfe is convinced that the SMPD has the wrong man in custody and joins forces with Allison and the Tracers at the Delphi Center to find the real killer.
Unfortunately, this is one of the weaker installments in the series.
To begin with, Allison is one of the most TSTL heroines to ever disgrace the pages of a romantic suspense novel. She is constantly caught off guard and almost gets herself killed not once, but on three separate occasions. Moreover, she is completely out of her depth on the investigation, yet consistently challenges the more experienced and knowledgable agent and officers.
In addition, the romance between Allison and Mark is completely lackluster. Not only do they have zero chemistry, but the significant difference in their ages is off-putting. This is exacerbated by their first cringe-worthy sexual encounter, which she initiates and he immediately regrets. Mark's eventual acknowledgment of his feelings for Allison feels forced as it is unclear what the stoic and reserved FBI agent sees in the inexperienced and reckless cop.
The suspense plot is better than the romance. The investigation proceeds at a good pace with some interesting twists, and the forensics details are well-incorporated into the storyline. That said, the final twist comes out of left field, and feels tacked on rather than a natural resolution.
Overall, not the best book in this series. Hopefully, Kelsey's story will be better.
3.5 Stars
Rookie detective Allison Doyle is determined to prove herself. She seizes the opportunity when legendary FBI profiler, Mark Wolfe, arrives in San Marcos texas with a controversial theory on a high-profile murder case. Wolfe is convinced that the SMPD has the wrong man in custody and joins forces with Allison and the Tracers at the Delphi Center to find the real killer.
Unfortunately, this is one of the weaker installments in the series.
To begin with, Allison is one of the most TSTL heroines to ever disgrace the pages of a romantic suspense novel. She is constantly caught off guard and almost gets herself killed not once, but on three separate occasions. Moreover, she is completely out of her depth on the investigation, yet consistently challenges the more experienced and knowledgable agent and officers.
In addition, the romance between Allison and Mark is completely lackluster. Not only do they have zero chemistry, but the significant difference in their ages is off-putting. This is exacerbated by their first cringe-worthy sexual encounter, which she initiates and he immediately regrets. Mark's eventual acknowledgment of his feelings for Allison feels forced as it is unclear what the stoic and reserved FBI agent sees in the inexperienced and reckless cop.
The suspense plot is better than the romance. The investigation proceeds at a good pace with some interesting twists, and the forensics details are well-incorporated into the storyline. That said, the final twist comes out of left field, and feels tacked on rather than a natural resolution.
Overall, not the best book in this series. Hopefully, Kelsey's story will be better.