theliteraryhooker's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
The romance was whatever, but the central mystery was engaging and kept me guessing. Took me a while to get through so I'm sure I missed some intricacies from the beginning to the end but that isn't the book's fault.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Suicide, and Police brutality
Moderate: Kidnapping and Trafficking
hkstidham's review
5.0
I. Loved. This. Book.
It was dark. That’s my very first reaction, but I found myself ignoring the world around me because I had to know what would happen next.
Suspenseful, emotional, and a few twists that shocked me.
POV frequently changes with the short chapters (and also includes flashbacks that lead up to the climax), but I like this style and respect the skill it takes to do it well.
Lastly, we have a likable (lovable?) protagonist to root for from the beginning.
I will be grabbing another novel by this author ASAP.
It was dark. That’s my very first reaction, but I found myself ignoring the world around me because I had to know what would happen next.
Suspenseful, emotional, and a few twists that shocked me.
POV frequently changes with the short chapters (and also includes flashbacks that lead up to the climax), but I like this style and respect the skill it takes to do it well.
Lastly, we have a likable (lovable?) protagonist to root for from the beginning.
I will be grabbing another novel by this author ASAP.
amakaazie's review
5.0
Best book I’ve read this year so far. Engaging from start to finish. A ride filled with intense emotions.
Noah is in the home when his police chief mum kills herself.
He is left with a secret which leads him to Gracie, his mother’s disgraced ex-partner’s daughter.
Together, they work in uncovering a web of lies and criminal activities of the police force as they fall in love.
Well written and an awesome read!
I recommend
Noah is in the home when his police chief mum kills herself.
He is left with a secret which leads him to Gracie, his mother’s disgraced ex-partner’s daughter.
Together, they work in uncovering a web of lies and criminal activities of the police force as they fall in love.
Well written and an awesome read!
I recommend
littlefoot10's review
5.0
Honestly, I wish I had more time to read this week than I did...because this novel was a wild ride for sure. This was my first novel by K.A.Tucker, and I was not disappointed.
This novel had me at the edge of my seat the entire time. I loved that it was told from different points of views and there were flashbacks. My goodness this story was just so complex and twisted. There were things I saw coming and then BAM!, others that were total surprises.
I was highly interested in this novel right from the very first page. I will definitely be reading more of this author moving forward. I highly recommend this novel, it really is set up so you don't want to put this book down until it is finished!
This novel had me at the edge of my seat the entire time. I loved that it was told from different points of views and there were flashbacks. My goodness this story was just so complex and twisted. There were things I saw coming and then BAM!, others that were total surprises.
I was highly interested in this novel right from the very first page. I will definitely be reading more of this author moving forward. I highly recommend this novel, it really is set up so you don't want to put this book down until it is finished!
assassinsreader's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I was surprised by how much I liked this, I mean I love K. A. Tucker's books, but the plot for this one didn't stand out for me but I really enjoyed it.
I got super invested into finding out what happened and how, this one was more about the story and not heavy on the romance like her other books it was a nice refreshing changed. Very good.
I got super invested into finding out what happened and how, this one was more about the story and not heavy on the romance like her other books it was a nice refreshing changed. Very good.
alexperc_92's review against another edition
5.0
I received an e-ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Review can be found on *Milky Way of Books*
K.A. Tucker knows how to write a story that can both make you swoon over and have a book slump after! "Keep her safe" is a story of corruption, police investigations and scorching romance. Not to mention that it also tackles social issues like prejudice against women, human trafficking, and drugs.
Noah and Gracie make a really sweet, challenging duo. United against a common cause and with the growing feelings for each other, they sure know how to get in trouble. I seriously didn't expect some truths to be revealed and while the book had me sitting on the edge, I really also loved the dialogue and the banter between them.
The alternating POVs through the novel offered a nice break in the storyline making it even more engaging. Noah sure was adorable, without being an alpha, kind and polite. Gracie may be more on the wild, more head-strong side but she was smart and strong enough to withstand everything that came in her way.
I would love to see K.A. Tucker writing more mystery because it sure suits her very much!
K.A. Tucker knows how to write a story that can both make you swoon over and have a book slump after! "Keep her safe" is a story of corruption, police investigations and scorching romance. Not to mention that it also tackles social issues like prejudice against women, human trafficking, and drugs.
Noah and Gracie make a really sweet, challenging duo. United against a common cause and with the growing feelings for each other, they sure know how to get in trouble. I seriously didn't expect some truths to be revealed and while the book had me sitting on the edge, I really also loved the dialogue and the banter between them.
The alternating POVs through the novel offered a nice break in the storyline making it even more engaging. Noah sure was adorable, without being an alpha, kind and polite. Gracie may be more on the wild, more head-strong side but she was smart and strong enough to withstand everything that came in her way.
I would love to see K.A. Tucker writing more mystery because it sure suits her very much!
its_naya's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Boy oh boy!!!
This was such an engaging and definitely UNEXPECTED read!
I'm sure I'll remember this book for a while because, well, it was actually good, and it's also connected to a funny incident that made it even more memorable right from the start, hehe.
I was impressed with how well K.A. Tucker paced the story. I found myself gradually uncovering clues and information that helped me piece together the mystery while still keeping me in suspense!
The author expertly revealed these details, keeping me engaged and invested in the story until the very end.
This was such an engaging and definitely UNEXPECTED read!
I'm sure I'll remember this book for a while because, well, it was actually good, and it's also connected to a funny incident that made it even more memorable right from the start, hehe.
I was impressed with how well K.A. Tucker paced the story. I found myself gradually uncovering clues and information that helped me piece together the mystery while still keeping me in suspense!
The author expertly revealed these details, keeping me engaged and invested in the story until the very end.