laurenjodi's review against another edition
1.0
Started with a bang but fizzled out.
The dialogue is poorly scripted and the characters are superficial. I found it difficult to care about any of them and the paranormal aspects were poorly integrated.
The dialogue is poorly scripted and the characters are superficial. I found it difficult to care about any of them and the paranormal aspects were poorly integrated.
stacylmoll's review against another edition
3.0
This is a sad review for me; I usually really like all the books that I read. In fact, I loved the storyline of this book and the characters. What I didn't like and what totally took away from the books was almost all of the sex scenes. I felt like I was ping-ponging between a good book and an adult romance book and porn. The sadness is this book didn't need those scenes written like that, and in fact, it took away from the story. I can't say I will read the additional two books.
wombat_88's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
karineik's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
aspygirlsmom_1995's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mags_louise's review against another edition
4.0
An enjoyable and gripping story, which certainly keeps you guessing to who the killer is. Although I did notice some reviews, comment on the violence in this book and I must say I didn't find it particularly violent and I've certainly read a lot of books which are much more graphic and violent than this one.
As for the actual story, it was enjoyable to read. And the group of characters, eccentric, but very likable. Plus, the romance between FBI Agent Dallas Sloan and Genny Madoc was very sweet and engaging. And it worked well with the suspense element of the story.
So if you enjoy a good Romantic Suspense, especially ones with unusual elements such as psychics then you should certainly check The Fifth Victim out.
As for the actual story, it was enjoyable to read. And the group of characters, eccentric, but very likable. Plus, the romance between FBI Agent Dallas Sloan and Genny Madoc was very sweet and engaging. And it worked well with the suspense element of the story.
So if you enjoy a good Romantic Suspense, especially ones with unusual elements such as psychics then you should certainly check The Fifth Victim out.
color_me_bookiish's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
marbles66's review against another edition
4.0
Beverly Barton sure knows how to keep things suspenseful. This was another good book. Think I am just about finished all of her books.
kylieeason's review against another edition
4.0
The narrator for The Fifth Victim is phenomenal. She did so well that there were times I forgot I was only listening to one person and that multiple people were not actually speaking.
I did have some things that bothered me, like the author referring to the penis as a "sex" and that was kind of weird. “My sex got hard” just doesn’t do it for me. Seemed like a lot of old school sex talk, or only using “sex” as the descriptor for a penis.
There were also random glitchy-type pauses where I'm not sure if there was a lost word or if that gap was how that passage was supposed to be presented.
I really loved Jenny/Genevieve in the story. She had psychic abilities and would receive visions of future events. She received enough information to know that bad things are happening/about to happen but not the full extent of those events.
I really loved Dallas Slone as well, he is a hunk of an FBI agent. He’s totally alpha male hot, and a stubborn non-believer. My favorite aspect of these two characters are the changes Jenny creates in Dallas that he, nor the reader, ever saw coming.
I was a little disappointed in the ending, it seemed fo fall short with all the previous buildup.
I would still recommend this book though, it was a good read!
I did have some things that bothered me, like the author referring to the penis as a "sex" and that was kind of weird. “My sex got hard” just doesn’t do it for me. Seemed like a lot of old school sex talk, or only using “sex” as the descriptor for a penis.
There were also random glitchy-type pauses where I'm not sure if there was a lost word or if that gap was how that passage was supposed to be presented.
I really loved Jenny/Genevieve in the story. She had psychic abilities and would receive visions of future events. She received enough information to know that bad things are happening/about to happen but not the full extent of those events.
I really loved Dallas Slone as well, he is a hunk of an FBI agent. He’s totally alpha male hot, and a stubborn non-believer. My favorite aspect of these two characters are the changes Jenny creates in Dallas that he, nor the reader, ever saw coming.
I was a little disappointed in the ending, it seemed fo fall short with all the previous buildup.
I would still recommend this book though, it was a good read!