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adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
One of my favorite reads this year. Carter is one of my comfort writers and she didn't miss with this one.
First of all, if you get the chance to listen to the audiobook for this, I HIGHLY recommend it. it took me a second to enjoy the male narrator but they both knocked it out of the park. The voice (Both metaphorical and literal) reminded me of Sarah Michelle Gellar which made it even more fun and nailed the attitude of our titular Blonde (Yes, you find out her actual name in the book but I don't want to spoil it.
In case you were worried this was a book where the FMC is a helpless, brainless damsel, you couldn't be further from the truth. (Yes, she's woefully over her head and a little naive but hey, she lost her memory. Can you blame her?) She's quick-witted, is making as many plans and strategies as our MMC and her different view on things is her strength in this story, not a weakness. I adore her and loved seeing how nearly everyone underestimates her before realizing how much of a boss she is.
If you know Carter more from her YA/MG books, yes, this book is more adult. Blood, death, swearing, sex (Although mostly closed door), it's here. I don't think that'll be an issue for most fans but I'm just letting you know.
So if you're looking for an action-adventure/ romance book a la Romancing the Stone, The Mummy and Agnes and the Hit Man, I highly recommend it!
TW: Gun violence, violence, kidnapping, brief drug use, panic attacks and details of injuries and blood.
First of all, if you get the chance to listen to the audiobook for this, I HIGHLY recommend it. it took me a second to enjoy the male narrator but they both knocked it out of the park. The voice (Both metaphorical and literal) reminded me of Sarah Michelle Gellar which made it even more fun and nailed the attitude of our titular Blonde (Yes, you find out her actual name in the book but I don't want to spoil it.
In case you were worried this was a book where the FMC is a helpless, brainless damsel, you couldn't be further from the truth. (Yes, she's woefully over her head and a little naive but hey, she lost her memory. Can you blame her?) She's quick-witted, is making as many plans and strategies as our MMC and her different view on things is her strength in this story, not a weakness. I adore her and loved seeing how nearly everyone underestimates her before realizing how much of a boss she is.
If you know Carter more from her YA/MG books, yes, this book is more adult. Blood, death, swearing, sex (Although mostly closed door), it's here. I don't think that'll be an issue for most fans but I'm just letting you know.
So if you're looking for an action-adventure/ romance book a la Romancing the Stone, The Mummy and Agnes and the Hit Man, I highly recommend it!
TW: Gun violence, violence, kidnapping, brief drug use, panic attacks and details of injuries and blood.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Blood
Minor: Drug use