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lavinia_speaks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
nancykorb's review against another edition
3.0
Let him go, let it all go. I'd do it on my own. I walked out of the library, closing the door behind me.
rmarcin's review against another edition
4.0
Bennie Rosato is accused of murdering her former lover and partner. Then, she is accused of murdering 2 other people. She doesn't know who to trust, and sets off to find the real killer, while sneaking around Philadelphia. Exciting!
dkamada's review against another edition
3.0
Accidentally listened to the abridged version so that’s partially on me
tobyyy's review against another edition
2.0
This one was just… I don’t know. Maybe it was me but 1) I couldn’t get into the story and 2) the MC just seemed to make stupid decision after stupid decision. It made for very infuriating reading.
novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
4 STARS
"Her central character this time out is a definite keeper: Benedetta Rosato, "Bennie" to everyone but her mother, a towering blonde who rows to keep her body in shape and duels with the police on a daily basis to keep her legal talents sharp. Most of Bennie's clients have a gripe against the cops, so Philadelphia's finest are less than sympathetic to her cause when she becomes the chief suspect in the murder of her ex-lover and soon to be ex-law partner. Hiding out in a truly original way, Bennie uses (and abuses) a big law firm to help find the real killers; you'll find yourself laughing and gasping all the way." (From Amazon)
In the second book of the series we meet Bennie Rosato of Rosato & Associates and it is a great legal thriller. I really like Bennie and her sharp wit.
"Her central character this time out is a definite keeper: Benedetta Rosato, "Bennie" to everyone but her mother, a towering blonde who rows to keep her body in shape and duels with the police on a daily basis to keep her legal talents sharp. Most of Bennie's clients have a gripe against the cops, so Philadelphia's finest are less than sympathetic to her cause when she becomes the chief suspect in the murder of her ex-lover and soon to be ex-law partner. Hiding out in a truly original way, Bennie uses (and abuses) a big law firm to help find the real killers; you'll find yourself laughing and gasping all the way." (From Amazon)
In the second book of the series we meet Bennie Rosato of Rosato & Associates and it is a great legal thriller. I really like Bennie and her sharp wit.
karaklos's review against another edition
3.0
Legal Tender was a very easy, very far-fetched but entertaining read. Bennie is an attorney accused of multiple murders and is on the run for the entire book. She hides in plain sight (at 6’ tall, bright red hair, and a bright yellow car) and manages to always escape the police despite many close calls. During this time, she’s trying to figure out who the real murderer is and takes ridiculous chances. She has a constant dialogue with herself a la Gilmore girls style (always on, quick wit, punchy). She is suspicious of a couple of people close to her and can trust no one. The book wraps up very quickly and the murderer is not anyone you would really suspect because there isn’t enough backstory on anyone but Bennie. Not a believable story but entertaining nonetheless.
heatskitchen's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
canada_matt's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Having recently read a short story by Lisa Scottoline, I realised its connection to two of her legal thriller series. I was eager to give these full novels a try and enjoyed the debut, so it was time to forge onwards. Scottoline does well in the genre and prepares the reader for quite the adventure, full of legal maneuvers and some strong female protagonists. The reader is introduced to another of the Rosato and Associates lawyers, the name partner, Bennie Rosato. Her struggles are real and the novel takes quite the adventurous turn throughout, as Bennie tries to stay out of jail. A thrilling story provides a stellar backdrop for a series I am sure to enjoy!
Benedetta ‘Bennie’ Rosato is the name partner in a small Philadelphia law firm hoping to make a name for itself by watching out for cops who prefer to bend the rules to their favour. This has created many an enemy for Bennie, but she cannot deny that everyone has the right not to be maligned for something they did not do. She works hard and has high hopes for the law firm, though there are whispers that things could be taking a turn. When her former lover and soon to be ex-legal partner is found murdered, Bennie is the prime suspect. While she is adamant that she is innocent, her past issues with the Boys in Blue makes it all the more difficult to get someone to listen.
Refusing to take things sitting down, Bennie takes matters into her own hands and tries to get some answers, all while dodging the police and anyone who might recognize her. How she wishes that she could be out on the water, where she could row away her issues. In this case, she will have to remain incognito and get answers before her name is sullied throughout the press and any chance of practicing law, innocent or not, goes up in smoke. Another great thriller by Scottoline, which pulls on some great legal matters and expands the base of the Rosato and Associates series.
While I always have ave many books around me, I can rejig things a little if a novel or series is to my liking. I decided to try that with this collection and I have not been disappointed whatsoever. Lisa Scottoline does well to lay the groundwork and has been diligent at building on it, with two strong lawyers in the first few books of this series. Where things are headed next, I have no idea, but I am eager to see. Scottoline introduces readers to more great characters, some of whom I can only hope will reappear throughout the series. Bennie Rosato is well-placed and her sass is perfectly timed, making her someone I can see growing as the series develops. Plots come across as simple, but effective, allowing the reader to delve into them and provide some entertainment in what can sometimes be an intense reading experience. With two books down, I am eager to see what’s to come and how the two protagonists (Bennie Rosato here and Mary DiNunzio from the debut novel) will continue to flavour the series.
Kudos, Madam Scottoline, for another winner. You have me intrigued and ready for more!
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