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A review by bookslifeandeverythingnice
Keep You Close by Karen Cleveland
5.0
4.5 stars
I won this book from a Goodreads Giveaway. Thank you to Goodreads, Ballantine Books/Random House Inc., and Karen Cleveland for the lovely hardcover copy. As always, an honest review from me.
Like:
- The realistic terrifying elements of Russians secretly moving up ranks in the U.S. government- makes for a great book but a horrifying reality
- Action packed book that kept me turning the pages late into the night. The writing really held my attention.
- The perfect combo of the different government agencies
Love:
- the author was a real CIA agent; so the authenticity is amazing! It really makes the book work so well. Authentic books like these tend to be my favorites.
- the relationship between a single working mom with a high intensity job and caring for her teenage son
- Strong women in the FBI - reading the book told from her perspective was awesome!
Dislike:
- loved/hated the twist at the end ... you'll definitely know what I mean when you get there
- The corruption of power in the good old boys club ... sad that it's still so incredibly common
- Trigger Warning: mentions of rape (not graphic or detailed, happened in the past)
Wish that:
- I could save a few really good people from the villains
Overall, a wonderful government thriller that I recommend to anyone who likes political drama, mysteries, corruption, drama, or thrillers.
I won this book from a Goodreads Giveaway. Thank you to Goodreads, Ballantine Books/Random House Inc., and Karen Cleveland for the lovely hardcover copy. As always, an honest review from me.
Like:
- The realistic terrifying elements of Russians secretly moving up ranks in the U.S. government- makes for a great book but a horrifying reality
- Action packed book that kept me turning the pages late into the night. The writing really held my attention.
- The perfect combo of the different government agencies
Love:
- the author was a real CIA agent; so the authenticity is amazing! It really makes the book work so well. Authentic books like these tend to be my favorites.
- the relationship between a single working mom with a high intensity job and caring for her teenage son
- Strong women in the FBI - reading the book told from her perspective was awesome!
Dislike:
- loved/hated the twist at the end ... you'll definitely know what I mean when you get there
- The corruption of power in the good old boys club ... sad that it's still so incredibly common
- Trigger Warning: mentions of rape (not graphic or detailed, happened in the past)
Wish that:
- I could save a few really good people from the villains
Overall, a wonderful government thriller that I recommend to anyone who likes political drama, mysteries, corruption, drama, or thrillers.