the_lawyer_librarian's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
beckiebookworm1974's review
4.0
This was quite the surprise I really enjoyed it. It’s the first thing I’ve read by this author and what I especially liked was the attention to detail. I’d describe this as a sci-fi futuristic action romance. It’s heavy on the sci-fi and action but was also equally satisfying on the romance front. It struck just the right balance between the two and the intimate scenes here were scorching in their intensity. These two had so much chemistry it literally projected off the page and the sex had such a gritty raw realistic feel to it that seemed so incredibly authenticate in its realism. I also adored the dynamic between Snow and his kitten and their interactions together were a mixed bag of incredibly sweet to pure carnal lust it swung that drastically it also had some elements of power exchange and it was all so very satisfying.
There was also a lot of action in this Snow is a highly trained ghost who is living his life under the radar and using an assumed name. His old persona is dead and buried and considering his background he intends to keep it that way. Whilst Kez is a black market runner known for her abilities to deliver the package. When she enlists Snow's aid as a pilot for a job he is instantly intrigued by her and when it also emerges that Kez has in fact been watching him without his knowledge he’s initially flattered by her obsessive interest.
But being in Kez’s world puts Snow firmly back under scrutiny a fact that he’s surprisingly unbothered by and as the danger surrounding them thickens Snow is determined to keep the girl who has become his one in a million safe at all costs even if that means he must sacrifice himself.
I liked how strong a female Kez was she was so capable in her abilities but also so vulnerable emotionally and Snow recognised this and matched his actions accordingly. He proved by action and word that she had nothing to worry about that they were totally solid recognising her insecurities. I liked how protective he was whilst still also respecting her abilities and not trying to cage her in any way. There were also no dramatics and stupid drama these two were adults and acted accordingly.
This was very engaging and felt so fresh it had a fast-paced edge of your seat appeal it’s all written from Snow's POV which I found incredibly refreshing and also unusual but I adored getting a totally male perspective for a change and being inside Snow's head was enlightening, to say the least. His thought process was fascinating to me.
This was very well written and i definitely recommend reading even if Sci-fi is not your usual genre. I rated this a four mainly because of some particular inner musings by Snow regarding Kez's sister that I just wasn’t on board with I thought it wasn’t needed and added little to the story and it was also a bit bizarre and also the heavy sci-fi vibe as there were times I did get a bit confused by all of the technology and explanations given but there was still enough of the romance here to satisfy me and man these two manage to dial up that heat and together they really were bloody dynamite.
Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
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