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Among Thieves by M.J. Kuhn
adventurous
tense
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? No
4.0
Thievery, betrayal, and looking out for oneself are traits one needs to survive in the Lottery. At least it was…
Ryia, Tristan, Nash, and Ivan have been a part of the Saints for a while now. Each with their own individual specialties, they have become a fairly productive crew. Yet, when their luck begins to fade an opportunity that could turn all their lives around reveals itself. As a new face enters the ranks, will they continue to stick with what they know or will everything change?
Overtaken by vivid descriptions and intense characters, the reader is swept in to another reality through M.J. Kuhn’s, Among Thieves. Toss in the constant intrigue along with the everchanging obstacles, and you will struggle to put this one down.
None the less, a rating of 4 out of 5 stars is given due to an abundant amount of profanity and a few grammatical errors. In addition, the ending leaves lots of loose ends resulting in a feeling of letdown.
Overall, this is highly recommended to those who want to get away and fall in to an alternate reality. Given this is a debut novel, one can only hope these characters take off into their own series.
Thank you to #NetGalley, and #SagaPress for the opportunity to read an advanced readers copy.
As the Wicked Watch by Tamron Hall
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Jordan Manning is a reporter for one of Chicago’s top newsrooms. Determined to keep her position on the investigative crime beat she puts all she has into her reports. When a Black girl goes missing and is written off as a runaway, she wonders if the color of the victims’ skin makes her seem less important. As the story unfolds, Jordan will stop at nothing to expose the truth. She just hopes she can complete the task, as the closer she gets to the answers, the more danger she finds.
Tamron Hall takes the reader behind the scenes of an investigative reporter in her book As the Wicked Watch. Stressing how a news broadcast is a quick glimpse of the whole story, she expresses the daunting tasks of a journalist. Yet, she also ensures it is all worth it in the end.
However, between the slow-moving plot, inconsistencies between characters and locations, as well as the influx of profanity, this novel was a struggle to finish. The mystery and thrill seemed to be lost with an abundance of unnecessary rambling. Therefore, a rating of 3 out of 5 stars is awarded.
None the less, this a good read for someone wanting a front row seat into the world of journalism.
Thank you to #NetGalley, #SceneOfTheCrime, and #WilliamMorrow for the free advanced reading copy in exchange for my honest review.