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A review by write_of_passages
Trick Roller by Cordelia Kingsbridge
mysterious
slow-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
3.5
If you're in the mood for more steamy scenes between the main pairing, you'll enjoy this one. The external plot to internal relationship ratio has changed with a lot more focus (in my opinion) on their relationship and how happy they are and getting it on as much as possible. The story is still incredibly realistic with more police procedural, similar to book one. The main overarching plot with the Seven of Spades gets set aside for most of the book and so the plot is just watching Levi and Dominic's relationship and then Levi working another murder case. Overall it was alright, but I didn't finish feeling particularly fulfilled.
Knowing what I know now about this book, would I still read it if I went back in time?
Sure, but likely not as quickly.
See below for the four criteria I use to decide whether and when to read a book
CHARACTERS: Levi and Dominic are in those beginning relationship bliss moments, getting it on quite a bit in the book (and the scenes are excellently written). Overall I don't think we see much character growth so much as more introduction of some character flaws that were introduced in book one. The scenes with the two of them are always really fun to read, though, which is a big plus.
PLOT: Overall we have Levi working on a new case, the Seven of Spades case set aside for the time being, and a lot of scenes with Levi and Dominic happy in love. I felt this one was more evenly-paced throughout than book one, however overall it was more slow-paced.
EMOTIONAL INTENSITY: There is no good/bad here. Sometimes I just want a low-investment entertainment read whereas other times a high-stakes 'I need a therapist to recover' is what I need.
3:5/medium.
CATHARTIC FULFILLMENT: Is the emotional journey worth it? Do I finish this book feeling that I've crested the wave of the climactic moment and everything has been settled, leaving me settled and fulfilled?
50%. Sure they're still HFN and there is a climactic moment, but it didn't feel quite as big as the lead-up I'd expected. Perhaps because it's hyper-realistic and I enjoy a little more action in my stories. I'll probably eventually read the next in the series, but based on the first two and then reading the blurb, I'm iffy on whether I'll really enjoy it or not.
Knowing what I know now about this book, would I still read it if I went back in time?
Sure, but likely not as quickly.
See below for the four criteria I use to decide whether and when to read a book
CHARACTERS: Levi and Dominic are in those beginning relationship bliss moments, getting it on quite a bit in the book (and the scenes are excellently written). Overall I don't think we see much character growth so much as more introduction of some character flaws that were introduced in book one. The scenes with the two of them are always really fun to read, though, which is a big plus.
PLOT: Overall we have Levi working on a new case, the Seven of Spades case set aside for the time being, and a lot of scenes with Levi and Dominic happy in love. I felt this one was more evenly-paced throughout than book one, however overall it was more slow-paced.
EMOTIONAL INTENSITY: There is no good/bad here. Sometimes I just want a low-investment entertainment read whereas other times a high-stakes 'I need a therapist to recover' is what I need.
3:5/medium.
CATHARTIC FULFILLMENT: Is the emotional journey worth it? Do I finish this book feeling that I've crested the wave of the climactic moment and everything has been settled, leaving me settled and fulfilled?
50%. Sure they're still HFN and there is a climactic moment, but it didn't feel quite as big as the lead-up I'd expected. Perhaps because it's hyper-realistic and I enjoy a little more action in my stories. I'll probably eventually read the next in the series, but based on the first two and then reading the blurb, I'm iffy on whether I'll really enjoy it or not.