by Nick Kolakowski
A Mystery/Thriller, 2025 by Datura Books, 400 Pages
What I Didn’t Like:
- Some of the reckless actions taken by the main character made me roll my eyes. There HAS to be a better way to do things. He’s impulsive to a fault. It can be tough to read.
- The story did absolutely nothing to capitalize on what could have been great chemistry between Madeline and Dash. I’m not even talking about a romance subplot, but a chemistry or banter between the two would’ve been nice.
- The final chapter seemed like an obvious indicator that this could be a series, which is fine. But previous to this, it didn’t feel like that at all. That makes that final chapter almost feel forced.
What I Did Like:
- The initial chapter sets up the character well. You understand him right away and that he’s going to be a complicated guy. The fact that he’s clearly not perfect helps him feel realistic and relatable right from the drop.
- This is an interesting take on the classic PI story. He’s NOT a PI, but he’s behaving like one. I like when tropes are subverted so that was fun.
- The twists in the storyline worked. Enough answers were given to satisfy the reader.
Who Should Read This One:
- Fans of the private investigator trope in a mystery will like this one.
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