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pomoevareads's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The second book in the Ex-Whisperer Files series, How to Kill a Kingpin returns with Gina as the ex-whisperer trying to solve a mystery after receiving a threatening message on her platform. It is the weekend of the 150th anniversary of Sunset High and past alumni are here to celebrate in the reunion to end all reunions. Halloween falls on the last night of the festivities and ‘Team Outcast’ as they signed their threat will be their to exact their revenge.
Many of the characters from the first book are back including Hugh, the hot contractor, friends of Gina and the two Italian aunties and their crazy chihuahuas. Between drinks-many, many drinks, Gina and her friends will try to piece together why someone from their high school thinks they were bullies more than 30 years ago and try to prevent their own demise. Floyd and Lloyd, the co-chiefs of police are on the case but also trying to manage the extra flock of people in town for the reunion.
St. George writes capers with comedy and a little romance thrown in for fun. While the plot moved at a good pace, I was there for the characters. Nothing is too deep, or too scary and I couldn’t help but picture James Gandolfini as Sal, the mob boss. A perfect book to enjoy with a your favourite beverage and some snacks that you won’t choke on when you chuckle.
Thank you to the author @gabriellestgeorge and @levelbestbooks for providing me with an ARC of How to Kill a Kingpin. This book is out now!
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