rizzykaye's review
3.0
This is my comfort series - I pretty much know what I’m going to get by now, they all follow the same general outline and I love the main characters. I finish the books in a day or two. For some reason this one just didn’t have the same emotional power many of the other books in the series have. Usually there is some kind of character development for one or more of the main characters in the series or there is the romance development for Roarke and Eve and while this had a good mystery, I didn’t get really anything new for any of the series’ main people. I don’t expect a ton from a comfort series but this one was kind of “meh”.
laurenjodi's review
4.0
Forgotten in Death
4 Stars
After beginning her investigation into the death of a homeless woman found in a dumpster on a construction site, Eve isn't happy to be summoned to an adjacent scene where the decades-old remains of a young woman have been unearthed. Are the deaths of the two women connected by more than location? Soon Eve finds herself immersed in a complex web of sketchy real estate deals and shocking family secrets.
Robb continues the recent shift away from character development (not surprising considering this is book #53) to focus on the mystery and police procedural aspects of the plot. She takes a note from Michael Connelly's "Harry Bosch" series with the idea that everyone matters regardless of their social standing; thus, Eve works just as diligently for each of the victims - both forgotten in their own way.
The investigations are pretty straightforward with few surprises other than, which I really didn't see coming, and neither did Eve.
One compelling aspect is the manner in which Robb is cleverly weaving current real-world tensions into the history of the Urban Wars (a time that is beginning to parallel our own). It will be interesting to see if, like "Year One", life begins to imitate art - I sincerely hope not in this case!
4 Stars
After beginning her investigation into the death of a homeless woman found in a dumpster on a construction site, Eve isn't happy to be summoned to an adjacent scene where the decades-old remains of a young woman have been unearthed. Are the deaths of the two women connected by more than location? Soon Eve finds herself immersed in a complex web of sketchy real estate deals and shocking family secrets.
Robb continues the recent shift away from character development (not surprising considering this is book #53) to focus on the mystery and police procedural aspects of the plot. She takes a note from Michael Connelly's "Harry Bosch" series with the idea that everyone matters regardless of their social standing; thus, Eve works just as diligently for each of the victims - both forgotten in their own way.
The investigations are pretty straightforward with few surprises other than
Spoiler
Eve's near-death moment at the hands of an centenarianOne compelling aspect is the manner in which Robb is cleverly weaving current real-world tensions into the history of the Urban Wars (a time that is beginning to parallel our own). It will be interesting to see if, like "Year One", life begins to imitate art - I sincerely hope not in this case!
belengaray's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
diaryofthebookdragon's review against another edition
4.0
A break from big cases. Eve tackles a couple of "simple" murder mysteries here. Nicely written.
dgignac's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this instalment in the series. Unlike most of these books, this one had 2 main cases (or 3 depending on your point of view). I enjoyed that change of pace.
fyreheart_'s review against another edition
5.0
Solid 4.5
I absolutely love this book. This series is easily my favorite of all time. The last few books didn’t have the same punch as the earlier books but I still enjoyed them.
This one though, has the same punch and more.
It felt like three different cases despite two of those about one person.
I only held the remaining 0.5 as the ending felt a bit rushed and picked up pace suddenly.
Nonetheless, I look forward to the next one.
I absolutely love this book. This series is easily my favorite of all time. The last few books didn’t have the same punch as the earlier books but I still enjoyed them.
This one though, has the same punch and more.
It felt like three different cases despite two of those about one person.
I only held the remaining 0.5 as the ending felt a bit rushed and picked up pace suddenly.
Nonetheless, I look forward to the next one.