A review by laurenjodi
Pitch Black by Leslie Parrish, Leslie A. Kelly
2.0
Pitch Black
2 Stars
The first book in this series is an entertaining thriller with romantic elements. Unfortunately, this is a disappointing follow-up.
To begin with, the hero and heroine do not appear in the first book. Consequently, the development of their backstories shares page time with additional storylines resulting in a hurried and unrealistic feel. The same is true of the "lust at first sight" romance, which lacks foundation and emotional intimacy. Moreover, the physical attraction between Alec and Sam is uninspired.
The serial killer plot fares a bit better although there are insufficient clues to enable the reader to figure out the identity of the culprit themselves. The underlying motivation for the murders is compelling, but many of the details surrounding the initial deaths are murky with too much telling and not enough showing. This results in a disconnect between the reader and the narrative.
Finally, it is never a good thing when the secondary characters are more appealing than the primary. The development of Lily Fletcher's story alongside that of the Black CATs leader, Wyatt Blackstone, is far more engaging than that of the primary characters. Thus, I am hopeful that the final installment in the series will be an improvement on this one. Time will tell!
2 Stars
The first book in this series is an entertaining thriller with romantic elements. Unfortunately, this is a disappointing follow-up.
To begin with, the hero and heroine do not appear in the first book. Consequently, the development of their backstories shares page time with additional storylines resulting in a hurried and unrealistic feel. The same is true of the "lust at first sight" romance, which lacks foundation and emotional intimacy. Moreover, the physical attraction between Alec and Sam is uninspired.
The serial killer plot fares a bit better although there are insufficient clues to enable the reader to figure out the identity of the culprit themselves. The underlying motivation for the murders is compelling, but many of the details surrounding the initial deaths are murky with too much telling and not enough showing. This results in a disconnect between the reader and the narrative.
Finally, it is never a good thing when the secondary characters are more appealing than the primary. The development of Lily Fletcher's story alongside that of the Black CATs leader, Wyatt Blackstone, is far more engaging than that of the primary characters. Thus, I am hopeful that the final installment in the series will be an improvement on this one. Time will tell!