Killing Sarai (In the Company of Killers, #1) in In the Company of Killers

Aug 09, 2014 Katie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: book-boyfriends, dark-reads, favorites, kidnapped-captive

oh man...FINALLY a strong lead female character! Sarai is amazing. no joke. Sarai and Victor together is a match made in book heaven. Loved this book- and the rest of the series.

Victor is definitely in the lead to be the ultimate book boyfriend...

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May 16, 2014 Camryn Noble rated it it was amazing

Shelves: romance-suspense

By far the best book I've ever read. It was a little lighter on the romance aspect, but it was still there and got pretty steamy a few times. The plot was so thick and well thought out, I could never predict where it would go. I feel like there were two plots to the story. Getting Sarai out of the compound that she was captured in, and if she wanted to become a hit woman like Victor.
The character progression was good (although at some point in the middle, I felt as though there was a bit of a l By far the best book I've ever read. It was a little lighter on the romance aspect, but it was still there and got pretty steamy a few times. The plot was so thick and well thought out, I could never predict where it would go. I feel like there were two plots to the story. Getting Sarai out of the compound that she was captured in, and if she wanted to become a hit woman like Victor.
The character progression was good (although at some point in the middle, I felt as though there was a bit of a leap forward regarding their feelings towards each other), the plot was also not rushed or dragged out. It was fast paced, and there was always something happening.
Sarai was the only female lead in a romance novel that I didn't hate. She was always strong with the occasional bit of fear, and she never did anything stupid. A few times she did things that made you go "NOOOO" but it wasn't the same kind of I-want-to-slap-her-across-the-face kind of thing that I've found with other books. Victor became a little softer, but he never did a 180. He was always true to his character. While I'd like to see him soften a bit more in the next book, his character was pretty much perfect through the entire book. There were times where he appeared heartless, but you realized he was doing it for Sarai's own well being.
I can usually predict a book very easily. This had me guessing at all times. The title is very apt, since in one late they look totally safe, and the next a gun is pointed to her head. I truly didn't know what would happen at all. You really can't trust anyone.
I have tons of respect for the author. She was not afraid to write about death and killing characters off, and she didn't feel pressured into giving it a happily ever after. He ending I found was a little unfulfilling. It ended on a major cliffhanger, and things didn't totally get resolved with Victor. It's certainly not a deterrent rom reading the book, but it's important to know so you have book two in your hands immediately after this.
It's not a new adult romance. It's mostly suspense, but the romance element is very crucial to the storyline. For the exception of a few awkwardly worded sentences, this book is perfection. Definitely a must read.
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