Kelly Corn

Much better than the first in the series. Maybe because my expectations were different (lower) or maybe because I kept picturing the characters from the show Reacher which is awesome and the reason I gave this series a second chance.

Most of the book was great, very atmospheric and suspenseful. Didn't quite stick the landing for me though.

I did not care for the first book by this duo, but this spin off sounds interesting.

Spooky. Good Halloween read.

Deserves a review that I won't have time to write. Once I got past all the seemingly unnecessary violence I was hooked. Really unique, I hope to see more from the author.

Fantastic, multi-layered mystery that I could not put down. Things I loved: the meta references to Inspector Yuan were wonderful for a reader like me who loves classic detective stories. I enjoyed learning about Lin family dynamics. Every character was well-developed, especially Claudia, her family, and her coworkers at Veracity. The mystery pacing was excellent, enough clues to keep me hooked while adding lots of literary flair. And lastly the topic of internet privacy and machine learning, two huge issues with so many moral questions and considerations, I really loved where the author took this story. I'm still thinking about its implications.

Genre-bending, character growth, and a little futuristic, I hope to dive back into Pek's world again soon.

Way more violent and gory than I expected. If I keep on with the series, I'll adjust my expectations. This one was significantly more difficult to get through than the first in the series. I do like the two main characters, and maybe they've even added a third to their little department.

This series always makes me laugh out loud

I'm glad I stuck with this. Almost DNF! The middle part of this story seemed very slow in terms of plot. But wow what an ending!

Bit of a slog in the middle, but overall great story. The ending was worth it.

Honestly I didn't really enjoy the first two Jack McEvoy nearly as much as the Bosch or Lincoln Lawyer books, but I'm a completionist for the most part (trying to wean myself off of that, way too much sunk cost fallacy). Additionally, I'm not a fan generally of serial killer novels, so that can skew my opinion as well.

This just wasn't that great, not up to par with all the other novels Connelly has written. There were quite a few just odd out-of-place or ill-fitting passages. The story seemed strangely patched together and not well thought out. And the serial killer was frankly unbelievable as a real killer.

And is there even ONE good reason at all in the whole world why on earth the killer would go after Jack at the end??? No, there isn't.

Very clever, very funny and very meta. I love this series so much.

I love these Renee Ballard books, always more than one ongoing investigation, usually one has been a cold case. Fast-paced, keeps me interested, perfect for these three months home with my little newborn! I started this book on the night before I was induced - well things have certainly changed in my life since then.

I really love the cat characters. I really didn't care for the mystery. The quality of the writing is great. I'm sure I'll read another in the series, hopefully the mystery is more compelling.

Good addition to the series, we got to travel away from Carsley for a bit to Fryfam. Also what a surprise at the end!!

Love these quick reads to take my mind off stuff. Michael Connelly is a true master of detective fiction, and I love Renee Ballard.

Not as strong as the first in the series, but still an enjoyable cozy. The mystery in this book is a little convoluted. I totally understand wanting to make a cozy mystery plot a little more complex than you typically find, but I think this one was a little too much. Nonetheless, I still really like the characters and the cute town and the little bit of romance.

Excellent cozy mystery, great characters, cute location, decent mystery plot.

Fantastic, it's going to stick with me for a long long time. I feel like the author definitely adds something different to other narratives about slavery, and this story ties in directly with race relations in America today.

Tough one to give a star rating to because the audiobook is not good. I think this series is too heavy on dialog to be a good candidate for an audiobook. I don't know how I would have felt about the mystery had I read instead of listened to it like the others in the series. I've enjoyed the books fine so far, they are decent cozies, but I know for sure I won't be listening to any again.

I just fly through these books, Michael Connelly has truly mastered the art of the police procedural. I remember reading book one of this series and thinking it was just ok, and it's amazing to see his growth throughout the series.

This one really feels like he wants to hold on to Harry though, he can't let the man retire. But it's time, men who were in the Vietnam War should be retired by now (and by the time this book was written). I really enjoyed the two simultaneous investigations - and I can't wait to read the Renee Ballard books.

Solid 3. There were a few parts of this book that made me laugh so hard, and honestly I've always wanted to be able to talk to my cats, so I found that whole part of the plot delightful. The mystery itself was so-so, and that could mostly be due to it being told from the perspective of felines. The characters were pretty basic and underdeveloped for the most part. Still, I'll definitely give book two in the series a try. I really enjoyed the cats and their adventures.

I wonder sometimes how much my own mood and things going on in my life affect my like or dislike of books. For whatever reason I need something light, funny, easy to understand and easy to follow right now. And Agatha Raisin books always do that for me. This one I thought was especially cute. I think I need some more cozies in my life for the foreseeable future.

Star ratings are so tough - is this prize-winning literature? Nope! But it tickled me, lightened my mood, and I enjoyed trying to figure out the mystery.

I like the narrator which is important. The mystery was just complicated enough to keep me hooked. So far this series has been great, what's not to love about a preacher who can fly helicopters?

So wonderfully meta.