emmafromoz's review
3.0
A stronger plot than Blood Law (but still fairly flimsy as plots go) & I think the writing is definitely improving too. But the characterisation needs a lot more work to make this a convincing or compelling read. I almost enjoyed this, but will not be reading any further in the series.
amym84's review
4.0
Finished this book this afternoon. I really enjoy this series so far, I can only assume it will be continuing. Jeannie Holmes sets this book up very nicely. She answers all the outstanding questions from the first book, then leaves new questions, I assume, to be answered in the next book. It's very satisfying because, while there are more questions you want answers for, at least you're not waiting the whole series to get some of the answers. She seems to have a pattern. This book follows the same pattern as the first in that we get Alex, Varik, Emily, Tasha, and our villain's POVs. And like the first we know who the villain is, but then we are left with figuring out how the rest of the threads will tie together.
I liked the progression of Alex and Varik's relationship. I know they both still have their issues, but you can tell they both really care about each other and I like that they are trying and will continue to try.
I mentioned in my review of the first book, that I found it difficult to understand Alex's personality from the snippets we get of her POV in the story. I have a clearer picture here of what she feels especially in regards to Varik, and it's nice to see.
At this point I'm not sure what I think of Tasha's character. I think I was hoping for more from her in the beginning and thing are not shaping up to what I expected. I am interested to see how far she will go before she breaks.
This case actually involve Alex personally. I know in the first book she's involved because Stephen is involved, but here Alex is the focus of our villain's attention.
Alex goes through a lot in this book, but she's a strong character, and she will get through it. As I said Holmes sets up things really well for the next book. Varik and Alex will be tested in their relationship, but as I said this book really illustrates how commited they are to each other (even if Alex can't verbally admit that right now).
I look forward to seeing where the story goes although this far Jeannie Holmes seems to set up the upcoming story in the preceeding book, I don't see an overall story arc, but that just might be me being unobservant. Regardless, I like this series and can't wait to read more!
I liked the progression of Alex and Varik's relationship. I know they both still have their issues, but you can tell they both really care about each other and I like that they are trying and will continue to try.
I mentioned in my review of the first book, that I found it difficult to understand Alex's personality from the snippets we get of her POV in the story. I have a clearer picture here of what she feels especially in regards to Varik, and it's nice to see.
At this point I'm not sure what I think of Tasha's character. I think I was hoping for more from her in the beginning and thing are not shaping up to what I expected. I am interested to see how far she will go before she breaks.
This case actually involve Alex personally. I know in the first book she's involved because Stephen is involved, but here Alex is the focus of our villain's attention.
Alex goes through a lot in this book, but she's a strong character, and she will get through it. As I said Holmes sets up things really well for the next book. Varik and Alex will be tested in their relationship, but as I said this book really illustrates how commited they are to each other (even if Alex can't verbally admit that right now).
I look forward to seeing where the story goes although this far Jeannie Holmes seems to set up the upcoming story in the preceeding book, I don't see an overall story arc, but that just might be me being unobservant. Regardless, I like this series and can't wait to read more!
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