nahyee's review against another edition
4.0
A few minor plot issues but still a good read
Kate Lange is a law associate for a "major" firm in Halifax, who gets herself embroiled in a serial murder case and a medical scandal. She is pushed to find the answers because of guilt surrounding her sister's death. I didn't like that the author made everyone attracted to and drooling over everyone else. There's no need to imply romantic elements in this story. Overall, I enjoyed it and will probably read the rest of the series.
Kate Lange is a law associate for a "major" firm in Halifax, who gets herself embroiled in a serial murder case and a medical scandal. She is pushed to find the answers because of guilt surrounding her sister's death. I didn't like that the author made everyone attracted to and drooling over everyone else. There's no need to imply romantic elements in this story. Overall, I enjoyed it and will probably read the rest of the series.
ennime713's review against another edition
3.0
It was an okay read but not quite up to my expectations after reading reviews for it. The characters seem a little one dimensional and the story just didn't grip me like I thought it would.
bookworm_enni's review against another edition
3.0
It was an okay read but not quite up to my expectations after reading reviews for it. The characters seem a little one dimensional and the story just didn't grip me like I thought it would.
leahkarge's review against another edition
4.0
Kate was a great character. She was strong, tough, brave, determined, intelligent. I mean, the woman got herself free of a group of criminals and solved a criminal case all by herself!
I absolutely loved Randall. Even though he was a dick at times. When he stole Kate's case notes? Oh man, that was bad. Yet, he helps her in the end.
Kate and Randall totally want each other. I was really hoping they would kiss or something at least once. Alas, they did not. I rest assured, though, knowing that the desire is there and there is at least one more book in this series, during which Kate and Randall may finally act on their attraction.
Ethan bothered the hell out of me throughout the whole book. So, needless to say, I was very glad when Kate told him they were done. Forever.
It was amazing how everything fit together and I loved trying to solve the mystery myself while I was reading the book.
I totally knew something was up with John from the beginning. He gave off a weird vibe to me.
To be honest, I was suspicious of Finn the Dog Walker. I originally thought he was the killer. I mean, come on: the way he was portrayed sometimes made it seem like he was the killer.
Oh, and what the hell happened to Hope Carson? She seemed to fall off the face of the planet after a little while.
This was a great book, though, and I can't wait for the second one.
I absolutely loved Randall. Even though he was a dick at times. When he stole Kate's case notes? Oh man, that was bad. Yet, he helps her in the end.
Kate and Randall totally want each other. I was really hoping they would kiss or something at least once. Alas, they did not. I rest assured, though, knowing that the desire is there and there is at least one more book in this series, during which Kate and Randall may finally act on their attraction.
Ethan bothered the hell out of me throughout the whole book. So, needless to say, I was very glad when Kate told him they were done. Forever.
It was amazing how everything fit together and I loved trying to solve the mystery myself while I was reading the book.
I totally knew something was up with John from the beginning. He gave off a weird vibe to me.
To be honest, I was suspicious of Finn the Dog Walker. I originally thought he was the killer. I mean, come on: the way he was portrayed sometimes made it seem like he was the killer.
Oh, and what the hell happened to Hope Carson? She seemed to fall off the face of the planet after a little while.
This was a great book, though, and I can't wait for the second one.
itslaurakatarina's review against another edition
DNF at 24%...
It's been a while since I put a book down without finishing it. It's been a while since I put a book down because the characters irritated me to no end.
Kate was my main qualm (who happens to be the main character...) she's impulsive, unprofessional and so goddamn irritating, I couldn't hack her account of things. I started reading Damaged because of all the 5-Star reviews and I honestly believe I was reading a different book to everyone else.
By no means was this book badly written, I believe had the characters been more relatable and loveable I'd at least have been able to finish the book. Maybe if I'd have been more patient things might have picked up but for me, it wasn't worth it. I have so many other books that i know I'll enjoy reading to waste time trying to get into this one.
It's been a while since I put a book down without finishing it. It's been a while since I put a book down because the characters irritated me to no end.
Kate was my main qualm (who happens to be the main character...) she's impulsive, unprofessional and so goddamn irritating, I couldn't hack her account of things. I started reading Damaged because of all the 5-Star reviews and I honestly believe I was reading a different book to everyone else.
By no means was this book badly written, I believe had the characters been more relatable and loveable I'd at least have been able to finish the book. Maybe if I'd have been more patient things might have picked up but for me, it wasn't worth it. I have so many other books that i know I'll enjoy reading to waste time trying to get into this one.
alice2000's review against another edition
2.0
I have to just say it. What a disappointment. I've heard such good things about this book and for a while it really pulled me in. In the end, however, the way the characters thought and acted just turned me off completely. I am unable to understand why they did the things they did. Relationships weren't fully explored or explained. I don't think I'll be reading the second book in this series.
kaybeehome's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
eileenjs's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
lpcoolgirl's review against another edition
5.0
Great book, very complex mystery with strong and loveable characters, can't wait to read book 2(though I read book 3 first, before this one, because I'm weird like that!)