A review by massivepizzacrust
The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

adventurous tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I started this series because I was in deep Knives Out withdrawal and I needed something similar. The premise and tone aren't entirely the same but the series as a whole did scratch my itch. I wasn't entirely sure about the plot (especially the relationships) during the last two books but The Final Gambit landed gloriously for me. It was tense and intoxicating and I read it in a day. The pace is extremely fast but the urgency of the plot justifies it and it lets you not think too much about each individual puzzle. It was just so fun to follow along with and I highly recommend giving it a shot.
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