A review by jennyreads_2022
Covert Vengeance by Kennedy L. Mitchell

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I thought Covert Affair was intense, but it was nowhere near as intense as this book. The action started from the prologue and it never stopped. This book was full of action and adventure with just enough emotion and humor to keep me from biting my nails off. 

Tony was a completely different character in this book. Gone was the selfish SEAL who cheated on his wife. He really struggled with the failed mission that he lost men on and left him scarred. The quest for vengeance brought him back, but he had a lot of insecurities about his back and had lost his one night stand mentality in his healing process. 

Elliott might be my favorite female character I’ve ever read. She was a force. She was crazy, but also vulnerable. She and Tony bonded over their need for vengeance even though Elliott wasn’t aware that their scars stemmed from the same failed mission. I found Elliott to be hilarious. She had a way of making even the most tense situation fun and the banter between Elliott and Tony was amazing. 

The one thing I learned from this book is that I have no desire to be in the CIA. The agency was terrible to Elliott and I loved the way Tony took care of her when she was at her most vulnerable. The whole second mission to Colombia was intense, but I loved the dynamic between Tony, Elliott, and McLovin. 

This was a great book with twists and turns and plenty of action.