sarnoire's review against another edition
5.0
I picked up this book solely on title alone. I was not disappointed.
darwinswench's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
sleightoffeet's review against another edition
4.0
This book was just fun! I mean, if you consider fun when reading about evil people and killing but with good trying to conquer evil in the end.
The title pretty much tells you what this book is about, except it doesn't mention that she's working for a secret government agency under duress, and of course her backstory. She also gets framed for murder and must figure out who's behind it to clear her name. Fun, right?
Even though there are heavy subjects, it's light, like an action movie, and I'm in and want to read more. I put the next book on my to read list.
The title pretty much tells you what this book is about, except it doesn't mention that she's working for a secret government agency under duress, and of course her backstory. She also gets framed for murder and must figure out who's behind it to clear her name. Fun, right?
Even though there are heavy subjects, it's light, like an action movie, and I'm in and want to read more. I put the next book on my to read list.
booksandlemonsquash's review
4.0
This book is laugh out loud funny in places, which is impressive as it’s fairly high octane throughout. I think the title sums it up perfectly - it tells you what the book is about and makes you laugh at the same time!
Teagan is stuck in a government job she can’t get out of, until one day a body turns up - killed in a way only she could have done, but Teagan knows she didn’t do it.
I love how Teagan isn’t actually the easiest person to get to know, and you can see that in the relationships she has with her coworkers. But as the book progresses, you can also see that she has fairly understandable reasons! And she’s abrasive and funny in a way that I found endearing - even if I’m not at all sure we’d get on in real life!
The murder mystery parts are good fun, and while we don’t have enough information to put together why it is happening, we do still get to follow along. It’s actually quite cleverly done - we get just enough information to be slightly ahead of Teagan but not by much.
While obviously science fiction, that part is kept quite light. We get some background, but the book concentrates more on the application of the powers (with some frankly hilarious commentary on their use) than how they actually work or came about.
I am definitely eager to read book two, which is luckily sitting on my shelf right now, begging to be picked up! 4 stars.
Teagan is stuck in a government job she can’t get out of, until one day a body turns up - killed in a way only she could have done, but Teagan knows she didn’t do it.
I love how Teagan isn’t actually the easiest person to get to know, and you can see that in the relationships she has with her coworkers. But as the book progresses, you can also see that she has fairly understandable reasons! And she’s abrasive and funny in a way that I found endearing - even if I’m not at all sure we’d get on in real life!
The murder mystery parts are good fun, and while we don’t have enough information to put together why it is happening, we do still get to follow along. It’s actually quite cleverly done - we get just enough information to be slightly ahead of Teagan but not by much.
While obviously science fiction, that part is kept quite light. We get some background, but the book concentrates more on the application of the powers (with some frankly hilarious commentary on their use) than how they actually work or came about.
I am definitely eager to read book two, which is luckily sitting on my shelf right now, begging to be picked up! 4 stars.
lovelyfi's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
smittyluvs2reed58's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
4.75
eleanorkt93's review against another edition
5.0
Really enjoyed this, fast paced storyline that's quite different, giving X-Men vibes with a twist.