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azaria74's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
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
5.0
bizeemom29's review against another edition
5.0
well developed characters that i enjoyed, twists and turns i couldn't have imagined, this story made me laugh and cry! I hope she writes more with these characters, I'd love to read more
dhilderbrand's review against another edition
3.0
Solid 3 1/2 stars. I really enjoy these characters and the story was good. I should NOT have read out of order
cowmingo's review against another edition
2.0
Received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This one was definitely better than the first book. I was happy to see growth in Rachel but would still like a bit more character development in all the characters. Sometimes I feel like Clark is trying to do Lucy and Ethel solve crimes without the humor when reading what happens. I'll keep reading the series, in part because NetGalley was gracious enough to give them to me for free, but I'm still unsure of who I would recommend them to.
This one was definitely better than the first book. I was happy to see growth in Rachel but would still like a bit more character development in all the characters. Sometimes I feel like Clark is trying to do Lucy and Ethel solve crimes without the humor when reading what happens. I'll keep reading the series, in part because NetGalley was gracious enough to give them to me for free, but I'm still unsure of who I would recommend them to.
johnnyb1954's review against another edition
2.0
I read the first in the Rachel Knight series and it was good enough that I tried another. But this is the last I will read. Not because it was really bad, just that I'd rather explore other authors than spend more time with this one.
The story was okay. But the constant mention of the brand of vodka or wine or whatever she was drinking and the description of every restaurant and every thing they eat is just boring after the first couple chapters.
The story also has a plot device that always disappoints me - the process of solving the case depends on the fact that the main character coincidentally has connections with a former gang member or a homeless person or somebody that can conveniently get them in contact with a person they need to talk to.
I also didn't like the ending of this book and some elements of the deductive process but won't add any spoilers.
The story was okay. But the constant mention of the brand of vodka or wine or whatever she was drinking and the description of every restaurant and every thing they eat is just boring after the first couple chapters.
The story also has a plot device that always disappoints me - the process of solving the case depends on the fact that the main character coincidentally has connections with a former gang member or a homeless person or somebody that can conveniently get them in contact with a person they need to talk to.
I also didn't like the ending of this book and some elements of the deductive process but won't add any spoilers.
ptaradactyl's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 if I could do it.
It started out sloooooow, although it got faster and more interesting at the end. And while I didn't entirely like the narrator and I was completely sick of hearing about where they ate and their Ketel One martinis, I was hooked enough to keep reading the book.
Definitely not a book I'd read over and over and over, but not a bad way to spend a sunny Sunday afternoon.
It started out sloooooow, although it got faster and more interesting at the end. And while I didn't entirely like the narrator and I was completely sick of hearing about where they ate and their Ketel One martinis, I was hooked enough to keep reading the book.
Spoiler
I didn't buy the sudden "Zack was a sociopath" twist. They build him up as too nice of a guy for the first 2/3rds of the book, then suddenly no one bats an eye that he was dirtyDefinitely not a book I'd read over and over and over, but not a bad way to spend a sunny Sunday afternoon.
danielsantos's review against another edition
4.0
Second author book I’ve read, second on Rachel Knight series. I liked the plot. But maybe for times the author describes too much drinking / clothing / restaurant eating stuff. Even so, I’d recommend it and will most likely read the third book in series. Try it.
gawronma's review against another edition
3.0
A very nice story and a great ending. Rachel Knight is an interesting character. The behind scenes at the courthouse were very well done.
blood_rose_books's review against another edition
4.0
If you missed the first book in this series Guilt by Association, that is okay as it is not really necessary to read it first as I think that Clark did a really good job of either referring back as to how characters knew each other if she needed to, so this could be read as a stand alone if you cannot find the first book. However, I really enjoyed the first novel (and Clark's debut into fiction writing), so I would recommend that you read just for a good read.
Rachel Knight hates incompetence, especially in the court room and that is how she found herself taking on a case that would not normally transferred up to special prosecution, but Rachel always wants to see justice done right no matter what, but this case is going to be far from the easy road. Not only does this case raise a lot of political issue within the prosecution's office it also raises questions about the man who is be accused of murder. Something does not sit right with Rachel and now she and Baily on track to prove who the real murderer is. But this case is more connected to Rachel than she will ever realize, it is just the beginning of someone who is hunting her and they will stop at nothing to destroy everything Rachel loves and will finish it by ending her life.
I really enjoyed Guilt by Association and I was really hoping that Clark could pull me as she did in the first novel and I'm not going to lie, but I think that this was an amazing follow up to the first book. I actually think that I like this book better than the first one, and I think that this is because we know our characters and how they work that I already feel more vested in them. Also I found the mystery part of the story, both the murder and who is stalking Rachel. I found that they were more complex with unexpected twists and an ending that I did not expect.
I really enjoy the relationship between Rachel and Bailey both when they are working together and when they are not. They have true friendship and balance each other out really well. They are not the same person and they make up for what the other individual lacks. Their relationship also provides some of the comic relief in the novel as well.
I like Rachel even more now, her thought process and how she goes into a case and investigation, are really well done. I admire her dedication to justice, right and wrong making sure that every avenue is investigated in a case. Though she does not know the first thing about relationships and there were times where I wanted to shoot her for how she handled things with Graden. As we do live in a digital world, I mean who hasn't Googled someone who they are going on a date with or are just starting a relationship with. It is so much harder to hide your skeletons now, that it really does not surprise me that he looked into her. He even owned up to it too. However, I do like what that situation forced Rachel to do and have a more open relationship with everyone and stop having the secrets.
This book is not going to end the way you think it will and I applaud Clark for not taking the easy way out. I am looking forward to reading Clark's next novel with Rachel and I cannot wait to see how the end of this book affects the storyline on the next.
Enjoy!!
Rachel Knight hates incompetence, especially in the court room and that is how she found herself taking on a case that would not normally transferred up to special prosecution, but Rachel always wants to see justice done right no matter what, but this case is going to be far from the easy road. Not only does this case raise a lot of political issue within the prosecution's office it also raises questions about the man who is be accused of murder. Something does not sit right with Rachel and now she and Baily on track to prove who the real murderer is. But this case is more connected to Rachel than she will ever realize, it is just the beginning of someone who is hunting her and they will stop at nothing to destroy everything Rachel loves and will finish it by ending her life.
I really enjoyed Guilt by Association and I was really hoping that Clark could pull me as she did in the first novel and I'm not going to lie, but I think that this was an amazing follow up to the first book. I actually think that I like this book better than the first one, and I think that this is because we know our characters and how they work that I already feel more vested in them. Also I found the mystery part of the story, both the murder and who is stalking Rachel. I found that they were more complex with unexpected twists and an ending that I did not expect.
I really enjoy the relationship between Rachel and Bailey both when they are working together and when they are not. They have true friendship and balance each other out really well. They are not the same person and they make up for what the other individual lacks. Their relationship also provides some of the comic relief in the novel as well.
I like Rachel even more now, her thought process and how she goes into a case and investigation, are really well done. I admire her dedication to justice, right and wrong making sure that every avenue is investigated in a case. Though she does not know the first thing about relationships and there were times where I wanted to shoot her for how she handled things with Graden. As we do live in a digital world, I mean who hasn't Googled someone who they are going on a date with or are just starting a relationship with. It is so much harder to hide your skeletons now, that it really does not surprise me that he looked into her. He even owned up to it too. However, I do like what that situation forced Rachel to do and have a more open relationship with everyone and stop having the secrets.
This book is not going to end the way you think it will and I applaud Clark for not taking the easy way out. I am looking forward to reading Clark's next novel with Rachel and I cannot wait to see how the end of this book affects the storyline on the next.
Enjoy!!
daisyreads31's review against another edition
4.0
Not a bad read
Having read the first in this series a few years ago, I picked this up easily, thankfully whilst part of a series they can be read as standalone books. This was a good character driven easy read. The main character is quite likeable and Marcia Clark really engrosses you with the characters and waiting to get a resolution for them
Having read the first in this series a few years ago, I picked this up easily, thankfully whilst part of a series they can be read as standalone books. This was a good character driven easy read. The main character is quite likeable and Marcia Clark really engrosses you with the characters and waiting to get a resolution for them