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susanatherly's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Vomit, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Sexism, and Police brutality
bibliomania_express's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Knockout by Sarah MacLean is the third entry in the Hell's Belles series, and it brings all the banter, charm, danger, and romance you could want. I adored Tommy and Imogen, who have been dancing around each other since book one. Tommy is a detective, torn between law and justice, and trying ever so hard to resist our explosive Imogen because he's low-born. Imogen, meanwhile, has never felt good enough, considered too odd by Society, including her brother. But that doesn't stop her from hunting down a bomber and fighting for what she wants.
The banter between Tommy and Imogen is top notch, and I laughed out loud numerous times. I also liked that this book delves into the meaning of justice and how it intersects with class and gender in different ways. While MacLean's books always feel bright and boisterous, she doesn't shy away from digging into the dark underbelly in a way that reflects our modern landscape.
I had a lot of fun with this book. I did guess the bad guy, but only because a lack of options coupled with the necessary enotional impact made it obvious. I do think the end reveal was a bit rushed.
I'm very intrigued by the final pages and what they hint at for Duchess's book.
The banter between Tommy and Imogen is top notch, and I laughed out loud numerous times. I also liked that this book delves into the meaning of justice and how it intersects with class and gender in different ways. While MacLean's books always feel bright and boisterous, she doesn't shy away from digging into the dark underbelly in a way that reflects our modern landscape.
I had a lot of fun with this book. I did guess the bad guy, but only because a lack of options coupled with the necessary enotional impact made it obvious. I do think the end reveal was a bit rushed.
I'm very intrigued by the final pages and what they hint at for Duchess's book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit, Sexual content, Classism, and Police brutality
Moderate: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, and Misogyny
Minor: Death of parent
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