S U M M A R Y 

Emma Lawson is young and successful, the youngest lead government ethics investigator appointed. She's also the silent partner in her best friend, Kate's, new preschool that's just about to open. Just days before the doors open to welcome all the kids, many children of high profile government officials, the granddaughter of the governor is kidnapped from her welcome visit. At the same time, Luke, Kate's teenage son, goes missing and Kate herself is shot. It's up to Emma to figure out what has happened and to find the missing kids. 

 C H A R A C T E R S 

Emma seems really smart and savvy, and I really like her. My favorites have to be Luke and Vivian though. I was unfortunately skeptical about several of the male characters - the villain and the man who connects Emma to him. I'm really not sure either had great motives or believable characters. 

 P L O T 

Aside from what I mentioned above, it seemed mostly sound. I just find it hard to believe in a few places. But the pacing was pretty quick and the POV shifts seemed pretty well timed. I did feel there were a few plot holes, but perhaps I just missed the explanations/resolutions. 

 N A R R A T I O N 

The narrator did an excellent job!

 O V E R A L L 

An enthralling read with a few things that I think some can overlook. A good read.