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texasbreeze23's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I really enjoyed this third book in the series. Hatch travels to Africa in search of answers about her father's death but is confronted by injustice on every side. A warlord ravages villages, kidnapping children to become his soldiers. Will Hatch just stand by while searching for her answers or will she get involved and pursue justice for the innocent? I think we all know the answer to that. From Khari at the cafe to Jabari in the jungle, I truly enjoyed the characters and the lessons taught through them. I'm glad I kept reading as this was a fantastic read.
julianairving's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Genocide, and Murder
Moderate: Violence and Torture
oceanwader's review against another edition
2.0
From the start of this series, I liked the character of Rachel Hatch and the first book was reasonably good. The second book, not as well done as the first, but still good. However, it contained too much explanation.
This third book of the series was a challenge to stick with to the end. The suggestion that Hatch - a white woman - is needed to save the day in a country not her own shows disrespect and a patronizing attitude toward efforts of people in their own country, to tackle their own problems in their own way.
I mean, a group of citizens with special forces background wouldn't have thought to use distraction as a tactic?!
Again and more so in this book, there is far too much explaining. Please, authors, let the dialogue flow and carry most of the weight, without the constant interruption to cross t’s and dot i’s. Give your readers some credit. We READ. Most of us are informed. Unless you stop dumbing down the content, you're going to keep losing readers. Also, use description of action, not explanation of it. The latter distracts from the action, slows it down for the reader, which is anathema to what action should do in a novel.
This third book of the series was a challenge to stick with to the end. The suggestion that Hatch - a white woman - is needed to save the day in a country not her own shows disrespect and a patronizing attitude toward efforts of people in their own country, to tackle their own problems in their own way.
I mean, a group of citizens with special forces background wouldn't have thought to use distraction as a tactic?!
Again and more so in this book, there is far too much explaining. Please, authors, let the dialogue flow and carry most of the weight, without the constant interruption to cross t’s and dot i’s. Give your readers some credit. We READ. Most of us are informed. Unless you stop dumbing down the content, you're going to keep losing readers. Also, use description of action, not explanation of it. The latter distracts from the action, slows it down for the reader, which is anathema to what action should do in a novel.
mynameisbriea's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
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