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A review by saveyourtears
Verity's Game by Jennifer Giacalone
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Two lesbian assassins who go after the same mark without knowing? That’s the kind of (romantic) suspense book I’ve been waiting for.
First the romance and relationship felt really rushed and more based on instant attraction than anything else. But that might also be because the literary flirting was hard to follow as a non-anglophone.
The mystery and suspense was much better. It felt like reading a spy novel based in Mexico City. The environment felt rich and so did the plot. But like a spy movie it’s better not to question most of the actions of the main characters. (Like why is nobody tracking cell phones? What about the CCTV? How are they getting away with it all?).
In summary is was a fun fast action packed read but the romance could have had more depth.
Thank you Ylva Publishing for the ARC, as always all my opinions are my own.
First the romance and relationship felt really rushed and more based on instant attraction than anything else. But that might also be because the literary flirting was hard to follow as a non-anglophone.
The mystery and suspense was much better. It felt like reading a spy novel based in Mexico City. The environment felt rich and so did the plot. But like a spy movie it’s better not to question most of the actions of the main characters. (Like why is nobody tracking cell phones? What about the CCTV? How are they getting away with it all?).
In summary is was a fun fast action packed read but the romance could have had more depth.
Thank you Ylva Publishing for the ARC, as always all my opinions are my own.