mymisfortune's review against another edition
3.0
Don’t know about y’all but I wouldn’t forgive a guy that lead to my sister dying
bookmadbarlow's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The first stand-alone book I've read by this author, but my gosh, it was still so good. It had suspense, misdirection, romance and a bit of murder to spice things up!
Bess is a photojournalist sent to take photos of a small town in Mexico, but when she gets there something isn't right and she witnesses an awful event and is then kidnapped. Unfortunately, the only person who can help her, just also happens to be working for the enemy.
This was a quick and fast paced read, following Bess as she tries to not only escape, but also avenge what happened in the small town. Bess was a fabulous ballsy character, not afraid to go all out and I enjoyed watching her romance blossom.
Bess is a photojournalist sent to take photos of a small town in Mexico, but when she gets there something isn't right and she witnesses an awful event and is then kidnapped. Unfortunately, the only person who can help her, just also happens to be working for the enemy.
This was a quick and fast paced read, following Bess as she tries to not only escape, but also avenge what happened in the small town. Bess was a fabulous ballsy character, not afraid to go all out and I enjoyed watching her romance blossom.
bxermom's review against another edition
5.0
I believe this to be my first Johansen novel and I absolutely loved it!
am_burgler's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.0
katymvt's review against another edition
2.0
The book was exciting but I had a really hard time getting behind the characters. Without exception, everyone was selfish and bent on revenge. They cared more about revenge then saving the lives of others and would use others to do so. They made statements about making exceptions for people they cared about, but I didn't really believe them.
wmariee14's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
dontmissythesereads's review against another edition
3.0
Book #24 read in 2005
It has taken me awhile to get to this book. I really enjoyed it, but it was not as good as others by this author. I feel the resolution came about too quickly. However, as always, Johansen writes engaging characters that make you either root for them or hate them.
Sent to a bookcrosser (RABCK)
It has taken me awhile to get to this book. I really enjoyed it, but it was not as good as others by this author. I feel the resolution came about too quickly. However, as always, Johansen writes engaging characters that make you either root for them or hate them.
Sent to a bookcrosser (RABCK)
giantsdancefarm's review against another edition
3.0
I think this is the first and only Iris Johansen book I did not enthusiastically enjoy. Maybe even a 2.5 vs a 3.0
Meh. Some interesting portions, but honestly more a less believable romance than I ty[ically read or enjoy. A somewhat abrupt and not very believable ending which did not tie up the loose ends in a satisfactory manner IMHO.
Meh. Some interesting portions, but honestly more a less believable romance than I ty[ically read or enjoy. A somewhat abrupt and not very believable ending which did not tie up the loose ends in a satisfactory manner IMHO.
kprestidge's review against another edition
1.0
Can't believe I slogged through this book. Not good.
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