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coleycole's review against another edition
The prior book in the series I liked better than this one. It was like, NOOOO DON'T LET THIS GUY IN YOUR HOUSE!!!!
luellen1990's review against another edition
4.0
Seven Suspects by Renee James
Title: Seven Suspects
Author: Renee James
First Published: Oct 2017
Publisher: Ocean view Publishing
Price on Amazon: Hardback £20.79 Kindle: £19.74
ISBN: 1608092550
Seven suspects the third novel in the Bobbie Logan Series.
Bobbie Logan is a successful business woman, a wonderful hairdresser and a tremendously strong person. She has survived rape, gender-transition, bullying and bigots, a murder trial and so much more and now she has another battle to survive.
Along the way, Bobbie has made enemies and now she has a stalker, as each day passes he gets closer. Bobbie comes up with a list of six suspects and having made the decision a long time ago she is never again going to be a victim she decides to stalk her possible stalkers. As Bobbie tried to work out who her stalker is, going through her list of suspects one by one with nothing but her witty one liners and a can of mace for protection can Bobbie figure out who her stalker is before he gets her.
One thing that is bothering Bobbie while on her mission to find her stalker is the number seven, there must be a seventh suspect but who is he? When Bobbies stalker is revealed can Bobbie escape with her life this time?
I received this book as an advanced copy from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. Now when I got this book, I didn't realise it was the third in the series, whilst reading it I did wonder if there was another book before it as things seem to have happened before the book that was discussed as if I was expected to know about them however, I continued with the book and I am so glad I did because I really enjoyed it. I must say I will be heading on over to Amazon to buy the others in the series as I enjoyed it that much.
This is the first book I have read that involved the Transgender community and I think it is fabulously written. I found Bobbie to be a wonderfully written, strong feminine yet powerful character. The plot flowed really well and was easy to read and follow. I loved the fact that Bobbie and her ex-wife were friends and had become like sisters after Bobbie's transition. I enjoyed how it showed the real life side that we in the LGBT community get both negative and positive reactions from people. I loved how Bobbie dealt with the negativeness and the bullying as that is how I myself deal with homophobia I use sarcasm and snappy one liners rather than getting into what I see as stupid heated arguments.
All in all, i gave this book four out of five stars I think if I had read the others in the series first I would have gone on to give the book five out of five stars.
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Title: Seven Suspects
Author: Renee James
First Published: Oct 2017
Publisher: Ocean view Publishing
Price on Amazon: Hardback £20.79 Kindle: £19.74
ISBN: 1608092550
Seven suspects the third novel in the Bobbie Logan Series.
Bobbie Logan is a successful business woman, a wonderful hairdresser and a tremendously strong person. She has survived rape, gender-transition, bullying and bigots, a murder trial and so much more and now she has another battle to survive.
Along the way, Bobbie has made enemies and now she has a stalker, as each day passes he gets closer. Bobbie comes up with a list of six suspects and having made the decision a long time ago she is never again going to be a victim she decides to stalk her possible stalkers. As Bobbie tried to work out who her stalker is, going through her list of suspects one by one with nothing but her witty one liners and a can of mace for protection can Bobbie figure out who her stalker is before he gets her.
One thing that is bothering Bobbie while on her mission to find her stalker is the number seven, there must be a seventh suspect but who is he? When Bobbies stalker is revealed can Bobbie escape with her life this time?
I received this book as an advanced copy from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. Now when I got this book, I didn't realise it was the third in the series, whilst reading it I did wonder if there was another book before it as things seem to have happened before the book that was discussed as if I was expected to know about them however, I continued with the book and I am so glad I did because I really enjoyed it. I must say I will be heading on over to Amazon to buy the others in the series as I enjoyed it that much.
This is the first book I have read that involved the Transgender community and I think it is fabulously written. I found Bobbie to be a wonderfully written, strong feminine yet powerful character. The plot flowed really well and was easy to read and follow. I loved the fact that Bobbie and her ex-wife were friends and had become like sisters after Bobbie's transition. I enjoyed how it showed the real life side that we in the LGBT community get both negative and positive reactions from people. I loved how Bobbie dealt with the negativeness and the bullying as that is how I myself deal with homophobia I use sarcasm and snappy one liners rather than getting into what I see as stupid heated arguments.
All in all, i gave this book four out of five stars I think if I had read the others in the series first I would have gone on to give the book five out of five stars.
Reviews for this book can be found on:
Amazon under Lu's Reviews
Goodreads,
Net Galley,
My Blog at www.lu-ellensreadingandreviewingblog.co.uk
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sarahrita's review against another edition
3.0
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janetval's review
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
undertheteacup's review against another edition
3.0
An incredibly powerful narrative and point of view character. James really puts the reader in Bobbi's shoes and immerses you in the feeling of needing to be on guard at all times and getting constant intrusive thoughts as a result of ongoing trauma.
One of my favorite things in crime fiction is having a protagonist who you admire or wish you could emulate, at least when it comes to some characteristics. With Bobbi, I was in awe of her ability to actually sit across from people who hate her and who have nothing but venom for her, and face them (relatively) unflinchingly, to know that their hatred has nothing really to do with her.
The denouement of the book, sadly, felt like the completely wrong narrative choice to make. Not sure why the heroine (and the reader) needed to be subjected to more trauma.
One of my favorite things in crime fiction is having a protagonist who you admire or wish you could emulate, at least when it comes to some characteristics. With Bobbi, I was in awe of her ability to actually sit across from people who hate her and who have nothing but venom for her, and face them (relatively) unflinchingly, to know that their hatred has nothing really to do with her.
The denouement of the book, sadly, felt like the completely wrong narrative choice to make. Not sure why the heroine (and the reader) needed to be subjected to more trauma.
3no7's review against another edition
3.0
“Seven Suspects” by Renee James is the third in the “Bobbi Logan” series. Since I had not read the previous books, I had to spend time sorting out all the players and the backstories, however the author provided background explanations within the context of the storyline to help fill in information from the previous books. Ideally, a reader should start with the prior books before reading this one.
I begin with a caution; this book deals with a difficult social issue and contains graphic violence and sex. The underlying circumstances of the book will not please every reader, but this is all too real in the world in which we live. If as a reader, you can balance the good against the bad and accept that someone else’s reality is not your own, you will enjoy this book.
Bobbie Logan, a Chicago business owner, a renowned hairdresser, and a transgender woman with a traumatic past, tells this story as a first person narrative. The dialogue takes some getting used to, but Bobbie is unique and credible. We get to know her sense of self, her fears, and her sense of humor.
Bobbie worries that an enemy from her past is stalking her. The first person narrative focuses the plot as the threats become more blatant and more powerful. Bobbie focuses her investigations on six suspects. However, who is really after her? Is there a yet unknown seventh suspect? The suspense builds. The end is chilling, dramatic, and unexpected.
I received a copy of “Seven Suspects” from Renee James, Oceanview Publishing, and NetGalley. I recommend this book with the previously mentioned cautions, thus only three stars. It is not a book for every reader. The content is dark, and it contains graphic violence and sexual content. However, that should not deter people from reading it. Readers who approach “Seven Suspects” with an open mind will see the world through the eyes of a strong yet unconventional character who is no longer a victim.
I begin with a caution; this book deals with a difficult social issue and contains graphic violence and sex. The underlying circumstances of the book will not please every reader, but this is all too real in the world in which we live. If as a reader, you can balance the good against the bad and accept that someone else’s reality is not your own, you will enjoy this book.
Bobbie Logan, a Chicago business owner, a renowned hairdresser, and a transgender woman with a traumatic past, tells this story as a first person narrative. The dialogue takes some getting used to, but Bobbie is unique and credible. We get to know her sense of self, her fears, and her sense of humor.
Bobbie worries that an enemy from her past is stalking her. The first person narrative focuses the plot as the threats become more blatant and more powerful. Bobbie focuses her investigations on six suspects. However, who is really after her? Is there a yet unknown seventh suspect? The suspense builds. The end is chilling, dramatic, and unexpected.
I received a copy of “Seven Suspects” from Renee James, Oceanview Publishing, and NetGalley. I recommend this book with the previously mentioned cautions, thus only three stars. It is not a book for every reader. The content is dark, and it contains graphic violence and sexual content. However, that should not deter people from reading it. Readers who approach “Seven Suspects” with an open mind will see the world through the eyes of a strong yet unconventional character who is no longer a victim.
jessicamap's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to Oceanview Publishing for the advanced ebook copy in exchange for my honest review!
SEVEN SUSPECTS by Renee James is book three in the Bobbi Logan series, however it did read well as a standalone. The author brings the reader into a world of paranoia, stalking, and the life of one woman trying to figure out who, of her seven enemies, is harassing her.
Bobbi Logan is a successful hairdresser and business owner. She's gone through her share of hardships to get to where she is now. She's gone through gender transition (which has come with bigotry and bullying), survived rape, and even been part of a murder investigation. None of that can stop her or keep her down but needless to say, she's created a few enemies along the way. One day she begins to receive threats from a stalker. The threats become increasingly violent and personal as each day passes. Bobbi has vowed to never be a victim again, so she compiles a list of six men it could possibly be. When she confronts each of them she quickly realizes there's probably a seventh suspect.
I will say that this was both a frustrating and interesting read. Bobbi was both likeable and irritating. Despite her history she continues to let men she doesn't know into her home. I agree with my reader in crime, Chandra, on this one - you just want to shake her and tell her to snap out of it! I did love her friendship with Cecelia though. It felt so genuine and real. I'm sure every reader will be able to relate to that connection and think of their best friend.
I don't want to give away too much more information about the ending or other events, but it definitely comes to a climax at the end.
Overall, I did like this book. It was a good mystery and you get invested in the characters. It gives the readers a glimpse into a world that not many know a lot about - at least I don't. The hardships that Bobbi faces from gender transition are what made her mentally stronger.
I give this one 3.5/5 stars!
SEVEN SUSPECTS by Renee James is book three in the Bobbi Logan series, however it did read well as a standalone. The author brings the reader into a world of paranoia, stalking, and the life of one woman trying to figure out who, of her seven enemies, is harassing her.
Bobbi Logan is a successful hairdresser and business owner. She's gone through her share of hardships to get to where she is now. She's gone through gender transition (which has come with bigotry and bullying), survived rape, and even been part of a murder investigation. None of that can stop her or keep her down but needless to say, she's created a few enemies along the way. One day she begins to receive threats from a stalker. The threats become increasingly violent and personal as each day passes. Bobbi has vowed to never be a victim again, so she compiles a list of six men it could possibly be. When she confronts each of them she quickly realizes there's probably a seventh suspect.
I will say that this was both a frustrating and interesting read. Bobbi was both likeable and irritating. Despite her history she continues to let men she doesn't know into her home. I agree with my reader in crime, Chandra, on this one - you just want to shake her and tell her to snap out of it! I did love her friendship with Cecelia though. It felt so genuine and real. I'm sure every reader will be able to relate to that connection and think of their best friend.
I don't want to give away too much more information about the ending or other events, but it definitely comes to a climax at the end.
Overall, I did like this book. It was a good mystery and you get invested in the characters. It gives the readers a glimpse into a world that not many know a lot about - at least I don't. The hardships that Bobbi faces from gender transition are what made her mentally stronger.
I give this one 3.5/5 stars!
aasplund's review
3.0
I'm not usually a huge fan of thrillers, but this one was pretty fun.
Bobbi Logan is a transgender woman running a hair salon who is just trying to get over the recent breakup with the love of her life. But when strange things start happening to Bobbi, it's up to her to find out who is terrorizing her - and what they want.
This was an enjoyable thriller. It had an interesting story and gave me a new perspective on what it's like to live as a transwoman. I loved hearing about the competing parts of Bobbi and her adjustments to living as a woman. That was the best part of this book honestly. The thriller part was a bit...predictable. As soon as the villain was introduced, I knew who it was and was frustrated that Bobbi was unable to identify the bad guy.
Overall, this is a book that lovers of thrillers will enjoy and that trans people will probably be able to relate to (maybe not on the stalking front, but definitely on the transitioning parts).
Bobbi Logan is a transgender woman running a hair salon who is just trying to get over the recent breakup with the love of her life. But when strange things start happening to Bobbi, it's up to her to find out who is terrorizing her - and what they want.
This was an enjoyable thriller. It had an interesting story and gave me a new perspective on what it's like to live as a transwoman. I loved hearing about the competing parts of Bobbi and her adjustments to living as a woman. That was the best part of this book honestly. The thriller part was a bit...predictable. As soon as the villain was introduced, I knew who it was and was frustrated that Bobbi was unable to identify the bad guy.
Overall, this is a book that lovers of thrillers will enjoy and that trans people will probably be able to relate to (maybe not on the stalking front, but definitely on the transitioning parts).
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