simplysapir's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Cute romance mystery, though I would’ve liked it a whole lot more if only the conclusion wasn’t just spelled out to the reader at the end.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Child abuse
beckymmoe's review against another edition
4.0
I am loving this series re-launch!
A Just Deception was an intense read...though I've read all the previous titles as they've been re-released, I honestly wasn't expecting this one to go in the direction it did, or for it to suck me in to the extent that it did. (Trigger warning--there are multiple instances of childhood sexual abuse, and though you're not witnessing it on the page, it's still really disturbing.) Isabelle and Peter are more than up to the challenge, though, and OMG the story that they give us is something else.
I freaking loved Peter and Isabella.
If you haven't read the other books in the series yet, no worries--Peter's been put on leave from his job at Taylor Security (the reasons for it are sufficiently explained here) and he comes into contact with Izzy at Vic's request, since they are old friends. So if you've read previous books, yes! Vic's here and plays a small role! but if you haven't, starting here is not a problem at all.
Billy's book is next, and OMG that spoiler for it at the end of this one... (grabby hands!)
Rating: 4 stars / A-
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
A Just Deception was an intense read...though I've read all the previous titles as they've been re-released, I honestly wasn't expecting this one to go in the direction it did, or for it to suck me in to the extent that it did. (Trigger warning--there are multiple instances of childhood sexual abuse, and though you're not witnessing it on the page, it's still really disturbing.) Isabelle and Peter are more than up to the challenge, though, and OMG the story that they give us is something else.
I freaking loved Peter and Isabella.
If you haven't read the other books in the series yet, no worries--Peter's been put on leave from his job at Taylor Security (the reasons for it are sufficiently explained here) and he comes into contact with Izzy at Vic's request, since they are old friends. So if you've read previous books, yes! Vic's here and plays a small role! but if you haven't, starting here is not a problem at all.
Billy's book is next, and OMG that spoiler for it at the end of this one... (grabby hands!)
Rating: 4 stars / A-
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
imzadirose's review
2.0
I like this series. I liked the guy and I liked the story line, but damn the chick got stupider and stupider as the story went along. She was supposed to be healing and I guess she did, but she also got stupid. Dumb, really dumb, since she was supposed to be smart.
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