mayawood03's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Murder and Violence
kristinj1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, and Misogyny
jhbandcats's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book is a really violent cozy mystery - not very cozy at all but with cozy main characters, four women who’ve studied and killed together for forty years. We learn about their training and how it molded these women into such dangerous assassins. They’re comfortable together, playing off each other’s talents and covering for each other’s weaknesses.
It’s very funny - instead of a James Bond sort of suave killer, these women are coping with osteoporosis and bad backs. I love their strength and resilience, but even more I love that they didn’t take any $hit from anyone. Definitely a hit book for older women readers!
Graphic: Blood, Gun violence, Misogyny, Abandonment, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexism, Violence, Gore, and Grief
ameliasgigi68's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Murder, Blood, and Death
alllis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Violence, Death, Sexism, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Alcohol, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Cursing, and Drug use
Minor: Cancer, Torture, Fire/Fire injury, Vomit, and Excrement
stephanieshepherd's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Moderate: Cursing
bessadams's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Gun violence
Moderate: Sexism, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, and Grief
Minor: Pregnancy
thenovelmaura's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
The characterization left something to be desired, as Billie was the only one of the women with a distinctive voice. I did like Mary Alice and Naomi's relationship dynamic and how that ended up playing into the story. While I enjoyed the training flashbacks at the beginning, they were pretty drawn out towards the end, and Billie's love interest felt highly superfluous. But again, if you can stop yourself from overthinking it, this ends up being an entertaining and action-packed read (with a clear warning not to underestimate the retirees in your life).
Graphic: Blood, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Sexual harassment and Grief
the_book_nook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Blood, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Gun violence, Misogyny, Grief, Gore, Fire/Fire injury, and Murder
Moderate: Cursing, Sexism, and Pregnancy
Minor: Abandonment, Vomit, Cancer, Trafficking, Medical content, Homophobia, Sexual assault, War, Stalking, Alcohol, and Sexual content
rachellekcmo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
There’s a lot of violence/murder in this book. But you have to love these women. I do hope this becomes a series or movie (and I rarely say that!)
Graphic: Murder, Gun violence, Blood, Violence, and Fire/Fire injury