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katilew42's review against another edition
4.0
A strong showing for Eve and co, with solid police work on display. Horrifying premise but as always, a well written and interesting case!
burnmewithbooks_k's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
5.0
paige13's review against another edition
5.0
As always this was a great read. It was a gripping case that spoke to problems that currently exist today with sex trafficking. Seeing how Roark and Eve, and even Peabody, dealt with this triggering case was difficult but also cathartic. Dorian's experience outside of the Academy was also a fascinating side trip that crossed over with Mavis' past and caused me to re-read Concealed in Death. While Dorian's personal life experiences aren't similar to mine I was still able to relate to her skepticism and how she came to trust/care for others she came in contact with. Loved it :)
handilibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
We're traveling down a scary and all too real world of sex trafficking with the newest Eve Dallas case. What starts as a case of child homicide quickly exposes a child trafficking ring full of custom made clothing, long-term containment, and a vast network of support. Little by little, Eve picks away at the sad attempt to disguise a failed escape attempt as street kids preying on one another. Now, one child is dead and another is on the run. As more and more secrets are exposed, Dorian is the key to finding and stopping this multi-million dollar operation. But can Eve survive the mental and emotional anguish that this case brings up for her?
J. D. Robb is still able to bring new and interesting cases to readers in this 55th installment of the Eve Dallas series. Success, in my opinion, is due to the great characters and their personal lives thrown in around the mystery that is each novel. And while each case is not crazy complicated or difficult to determine who the killer or villains are, that doesn't detract from the shear entertainment within. A fun, easy read. Note: while each novel is a unique case for characters to solve, their personal stories build upon each other with each story. If you have questions about how characters met, got into relationships, past angsts, etc. go back to the beginning and give them all a try!
I received this novel as an ARC from Edelweiss+
J. D. Robb is still able to bring new and interesting cases to readers in this 55th installment of the Eve Dallas series. Success, in my opinion, is due to the great characters and their personal lives thrown in around the mystery that is each novel. And while each case is not crazy complicated or difficult to determine who the killer or villains are, that doesn't detract from the shear entertainment within. A fun, easy read. Note: while each novel is a unique case for characters to solve, their personal stories build upon each other with each story. If you have questions about how characters met, got into relationships, past angsts, etc. go back to the beginning and give them all a try!
I received this novel as an ARC from Edelweiss+
sunshynet74's review against another edition
5.0
For some reason, I did not love this book. I have read it twice and something is just missing. Overall it was ok
elizajournals's review against another edition
5.0
Author: J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts)
Genres: Fiction/Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Summary: New York, 2061: The place called the Pleasure Academy is a living nightmare where abducted girls are trapped, trained for a life of abject service while their souls are slowly but surely destroyed. Dorian, a thirteen-year-old runaway who’d been imprisoned there, might never have made it out if not for her fellow inmate Mina, who’d hatched the escape plan. Mina was the more daring of the two—but they’d been equally desperate. Unfortunately, they didn’t get away fast enough. Now Dorian is injured, terrified, and wandering the streets of New York, and Mina lies dead near the waterfront while Lt. Eve Dallas looks over the scene.
Tropes: hunt for a serial killer, grooming, exotic sex trafficking
Themes: justice and morality, privilege of life, impact of scientific technology, grooming, sex trafficking
Character: My favorite character will always be Roake as he really brings balance to Eve's life personally and professionally. He is the balance and peace that she needs, and he loves her in spite of her trauma. On the other hand, he knows how to put her in her place when she becomes overwhelming.
Thoughts: As always, this is a great read. This "In Death" series is always amazing and this book holds some relevance of the societal issues that are perpetuating throughout the entire world today. This book really highlights the relevance of sex trafficking in children and young adults and how grooming has to commence young enough for them to be conditioned to this way of molding. More than half the time, these agencies that prey on children are right under our noses and in plain sight. Most of the time, we don't even see the signs because although it is a social problem, it has not hit home for most of us. This book really puts the spotlight on this issue, and I focused on that the entire time.
Genres: Fiction/Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Summary: New York, 2061: The place called the Pleasure Academy is a living nightmare where abducted girls are trapped, trained for a life of abject service while their souls are slowly but surely destroyed. Dorian, a thirteen-year-old runaway who’d been imprisoned there, might never have made it out if not for her fellow inmate Mina, who’d hatched the escape plan. Mina was the more daring of the two—but they’d been equally desperate. Unfortunately, they didn’t get away fast enough. Now Dorian is injured, terrified, and wandering the streets of New York, and Mina lies dead near the waterfront while Lt. Eve Dallas looks over the scene.
Tropes: hunt for a serial killer, grooming, exotic sex trafficking
Themes: justice and morality, privilege of life, impact of scientific technology, grooming, sex trafficking
Character: My favorite character will always be Roake as he really brings balance to Eve's life personally and professionally. He is the balance and peace that she needs, and he loves her in spite of her trauma. On the other hand, he knows how to put her in her place when she becomes overwhelming.
Thoughts: As always, this is a great read. This "In Death" series is always amazing and this book holds some relevance of the societal issues that are perpetuating throughout the entire world today. This book really highlights the relevance of sex trafficking in children and young adults and how grooming has to commence young enough for them to be conditioned to this way of molding. More than half the time, these agencies that prey on children are right under our noses and in plain sight. Most of the time, we don't even see the signs because although it is a social problem, it has not hit home for most of us. This book really puts the spotlight on this issue, and I focused on that the entire time.
booklovintaurus's review against another edition
4.0
4.5
55 books in and this series still has the magic that originally drew me in. I'm thankful we don't have to wait a year, or more, for the next book.
Sometimes in series with quite a few books you don't see much character growth. In this series, you do. I like that it's gradual, it's more realistic. I have an even greater appreciation for well-written books after all the mediocre ones I've read.
I did not race through this one as I normally do. There was a few days in between but no trouble falling back into the story. This is a series that sometimes I debate rereading when there's nothing really catching my attention but honestly, it's memorable enough I haven't felt the need to yet.
I'll leave the rehashing of the story to the other reviewers.
Would I read again? Yes.
55 books in and this series still has the magic that originally drew me in. I'm thankful we don't have to wait a year, or more, for the next book.
Sometimes in series with quite a few books you don't see much character growth. In this series, you do. I like that it's gradual, it's more realistic. I have an even greater appreciation for well-written books after all the mediocre ones I've read.
I did not race through this one as I normally do. There was a few days in between but no trouble falling back into the story. This is a series that sometimes I debate rereading when there's nothing really catching my attention but honestly, it's memorable enough I haven't felt the need to yet.
I'll leave the rehashing of the story to the other reviewers.
Would I read again? Yes.