A review by nietzschesghost
Widows' Revenge by Lynda La Plante

4.0

Having thoroughly enjoyed Widows I was eager to get my mitts on this, the follow-up. Lynda La Plante consistently shows exactly why she has graced bestsellers lists all around the world for the longest time, and in Widows' Revenge, she has indeed outdone herself once again. The excitement throughout the previous book is ramped up here, making it utterly riveting and another page-turning success. This is such an original premise, and as it's rather a rarity to come across a thriller that is wholly unique this series is one of my favourites. It has the perfect pace, a truly gripping plot, immersive writing and characters that you care about and cheer for after they pulled off the heist of the century.

One of the aspects I adore about these books is that the plot centres around strong, feisty women who pull no punches when it comes to kicking ass, figuratively not literally. These women are fascinating and beautifully developed, so much so that they feel like friends. There are a plethora of surprises throughout, and you know what they say about best-laid plans. The 1980s setting is immersive and intriguing given I was born at the end of that decade this was all new to me. However, it is a little cliche at times, and of course, the storyline requires a healthy suspension of disbelief to fully appreciate, but overall this is a great read.

Many thanks to Zaffre for an ARC.