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robinwalter's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
A really tense and gripping series debut, I kept reading because I had to know how it ended. For this lifelong committed malophobe the shameless, brazen shilling for Apple got pretty tiresome, pretty quick though. I don't know if the author actually WAS paid to make the techical superiority of all things Apple a major plot point, but it certainly FELT that way by the end. A drinking game involving a shot every time an Apple product was praised would be very dangerous.
That aside, the actual story was great, and I'm hoping the next one has less overt advertising in it. Perhaps the security and privacy advantages of FOSS can be integral to that storyline instead. :)
That aside, the actual story was great, and I'm hoping the next one has less overt advertising in it. Perhaps the security and privacy advantages of FOSS can be integral to that storyline instead. :)
wilko's review
5.0
What an intro into this new series about Maisy long time friend of Sasha, freshly unemployed and looking for her next career which comes about through chance. I loved how we see all the players involved in Landon Lewis's death but don't know how they all come into play until things start unravelling and Maisy starts uncovering clues as well as piecing things together. You get danger, twists, bad guys, new friends, some great laughs as well as some heart stopping moments and a great read that has you hooked until the end and awaiting the next book to see what crazy situations Maisy and Jordana will get into next!!
katiya's review against another edition
4.0
Was it suicide? Suffering years of grief after the death of his son, Landon Lewis was found below the window of his office, lifeless. Recently unemployed TV news anchor Maisy Farley feels his death is worth a second look for her new podcast. The facts don't add up, and Maisy is running out of time.
From the off, I was impressed by how tightly written this thriller had been crafted. While the story runs a lengthy 412 pages, not one word was unnecessary. Though I have not read any of the books in the series from which this novel sprang, I did not feel lost. Each character was properly introduced and the thrust of the story was readily apparent. The mystery itself was thrilling and snagged my attention immediately. I found myself rapidly turning pages as I couldn't wait to celebrate the end of the case with Maisy.
Though the majority of the main characters are female, this is not a cutesy read. Be prepared for violence.
I would love to read another Maisy Farley novel! Recommended.
From the off, I was impressed by how tightly written this thriller had been crafted. While the story runs a lengthy 412 pages, not one word was unnecessary. Though I have not read any of the books in the series from which this novel sprang, I did not feel lost. Each character was properly introduced and the thrust of the story was readily apparent. The mystery itself was thrilling and snagged my attention immediately. I found myself rapidly turning pages as I couldn't wait to celebrate the end of the case with Maisy.
Though the majority of the main characters are female, this is not a cutesy read. Be prepared for violence.
I would love to read another Maisy Farley novel! Recommended.
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