ccruz0907's review against another edition
dark
informative
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? It's complicated
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
Faithless in Death
4.5 Stars
A seemingly straightforward investigation into the death of a young artist takes a life-altering turn when the victim's connection to a fanatical religious cult becomes apparent.
As with any long series (and Robb's is certainly one of the longest), it is not surprising that In Death has had its ups and downs. Nevertheless, the last few installments have returned to the original plot-focused storytelling that appealed so much to me at the outset.
In this book, the case is front and center as Eve and her team confront one of their most horrific investigations yet (and that is saying a lot considering the Icove and Red Horse storylines). The emphasis is on the police procedural elements and the truly evil villains whose crimes are amongst the most awful that one human can inflict on another.
Yes, there is less character development and little romance, but after 52 books, these can no longer be considered a priority for me.
Overall, an excellent addition to the series. My one caveat is that there are some secondary characters who deserve their own HEAs and it would be great if Nora wrote a romance for them.
4.5 Stars
A seemingly straightforward investigation into the death of a young artist takes a life-altering turn when the victim's connection to a fanatical religious cult becomes apparent.
As with any long series (and Robb's is certainly one of the longest), it is not surprising that In Death has had its ups and downs. Nevertheless, the last few installments have returned to the original plot-focused storytelling that appealed so much to me at the outset.
In this book, the case is front and center as Eve and her team confront one of their most horrific investigations yet (and that is saying a lot considering the Icove and Red Horse storylines). The emphasis is on the police procedural elements and the truly evil villains whose crimes are amongst the most awful that one human can inflict on another.
Yes, there is less character development and little romance, but after 52 books, these can no longer be considered a priority for me.
Overall, an excellent addition to the series. My one caveat is that there are some secondary characters who deserve their own HEAs and it would be great if Nora wrote a romance for them.
diaryofthebookdragon's review against another edition
4.0
Good mystery and main & side character developments.
dgignac's review against another edition
5.0
A great instalment in this series! Character development, an exciting mystery with some big bad people that Eve and company get to take down. This case might end up being Nadine’s next book!
stricker's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
patmar093's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping, Torture, Xenophobia, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Slavery, Pregnancy, Racism, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Physical abuse, Hate crime, Trafficking, Misogyny, and Miscarriage
heathersbike's review against another edition
5.0
How? How do your write *fifty-two* books that are, essentially, the same story AND YET they are each unique, amazing page turners. Wow.