A review by ettaviereads
A Stop in Time by R.C. Boldt

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Mac Ford is a girl with a past she can barely remember but has major scarring across the left side over her body, most of which she has decided to cover with tattoos. Daniel is the second in command of a notorious gang but is out searching for his sister’s kiIler. 

With short chapters, a good amount of spice without being overkill, Mac and Daniel work together to solve his sister’s murder. 

Though this book’s synopsis didn’t give me much idea about what was going to happen, I went in apprehensive because it’s outside of my preferred genre. Thankfully, Boldt hooked me right away with the dual point of view (with a few chapters from a third character) that left me with more and more questions as the book progressed. Boldt artfully threw plot twists into the story that kept me on my toes about what would be revealed next. Some plot twists weren’t predictable but not down to the details that were provided in the story. 

If you like morally grey characters, murder mysteries, thrillers, girls with scars, gang member men, then give this book a shot! 
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