Our choice this month jumps into an existing series with the fourth volume continuing an existing saga with pre-introduced characters. Despite this, the novel is well crafted and delivers a lovely roller-coaster of a read and stands as an enjoyable novel in it’s own box.
One of the challenges of these reads is the nature of gender. Here we have a woman attempting to write as a man about a male protagonist interacting with a variety of female characters. In fairness, I
The tale is enjoyable with an extended amount of detail. Much like the Vacancy, it has an extended cast of characters. There’s a grittiness that sometimes seems a little forced but is nonetheless engaging, captivating and a great romp.