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clearlye's review against another edition
2.0
A lighthearted quick novella that leaves a fair bit to be desired. The romance which takes up a significant portion of the book is pretty poorly executed and suffers from a lot of telling us how close the two mains are getting rather than showing any real connection or spark between them. The mystery crime plot is entertaining but just not believable. Our female lead character is an ex cop who's ex husband was murdered 22 years ago and we're meant to believe its been bugging her for all these years but she never tried investigating it herself? Or even bother helping the original initial investigation? Our male lead character had this murder as his first case, apparently tried working it for a whole year, but never bothered interviewing her? And that's just the start. Love the idea of retired detectives following up cold cases and the series definitely has potential I just wish it had been a bit more realistic.
meme_too2's review against another edition
3.0
The jury is still out on this book. It was a fun and quick read for what it was--a short, quick read.
In terms of substance, not so much. Retired detectives set out to solve cold cases. In one day, this cold case is broken wide open with unbelievable and obvious clues that lead them to Las Vegas, Boise, and Salt Lake City. The plot really is ridiculous when you think about it too much, so don't do that.
It is nice though, to meet a bunch of old geezers who seem to frown at drinking beer and smoking.
In terms of substance, not so much. Retired detectives set out to solve cold cases. In one day, this cold case is broken wide open with unbelievable and obvious clues that lead them to Las Vegas, Boise, and Salt Lake City. The plot really is ridiculous when you think about it too much, so don't do that.
It is nice though, to meet a bunch of old geezers who seem to frown at drinking beer and smoking.
veenaea12's review against another edition
2.0
Had me craving KFC!
Seriously. The first few chapters and Lott’s obsession with it just made me want some.
The mystery of Rogers dead husband was nice. I could’ve done without the romance between her and Lott though. The smiles between them and the description of their eyes just made me roll my own..
I decided to continue the series because it sounds intriguing. Hopefully I don’t have to read about their developing relationship as much but if the sample of the book is any indication…I doubt it.
Seriously. The first few chapters and Lott’s obsession with it just made me want some.
The mystery of Rogers dead husband was nice. I could’ve done without the romance between her and Lott though. The smiles between them and the description of their eyes just made me roll my own..
I decided to continue the series because it sounds intriguing. Hopefully I don’t have to read about their developing relationship as much but if the sample of the book is any indication…I doubt it.
mamasin's review against another edition
4.0
A quick read but a good whodunnit with mystery, romance and surprises in 172 pages.
mongoose_1's review
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
dutts_87's review
2.0
Not remotely thrilling
Ugh, where to start! Firstly, this is not a thriller, it’s a thinly veiled romance novella - and yet, the romance is so poorly developed. Writing a token “I could feel my feelings growing for him/her” at the end of EVERY CHAPTER, is not emotional character development. There was no effort to describe scenes or set pieces that showed the characters developing feelings.
Secondly, if this is a thriller, there was literally jeopardy involved. There is no risk to any of the characters at any point, and when something is uncovered that could be controversial, they back off it and then resolve it in the most pathetic way possible.
Thirdly, cops who are also high stakes poker players and have private jets and a life of luxury while still doing regular day cop work - bore me later! Such a typical case of deux ex machina - a plot device conveniently used to move the story along but made so little sense.
I’m actually wondering why I rated this two stars? Perhaps I just really like fried chicken, which was a main character in the first few chapters. Unfortunately it didn’t make a return. The bucket of chicken was the only character without a flat personality.
Ugh, where to start! Firstly, this is not a thriller, it’s a thinly veiled romance novella - and yet, the romance is so poorly developed. Writing a token “I could feel my feelings growing for him/her” at the end of EVERY CHAPTER, is not emotional character development. There was no effort to describe scenes or set pieces that showed the characters developing feelings.
Secondly, if this is a thriller, there was literally jeopardy involved. There is no risk to any of the characters at any point, and when something is uncovered that could be controversial, they back off it and then resolve it in the most pathetic way possible.
Thirdly, cops who are also high stakes poker players and have private jets and a life of luxury while still doing regular day cop work - bore me later! Such a typical case of deux ex machina - a plot device conveniently used to move the story along but made so little sense.
I’m actually wondering why I rated this two stars? Perhaps I just really like fried chicken, which was a main character in the first few chapters. Unfortunately it didn’t make a return. The bucket of chicken was the only character without a flat personality.
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