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I struggled with this book but it wasn't a bad book. I can't give it a negative review just because it wasn't my cup of tea, and obviously many others liked it, so i'll just give it an OK.
Basically, this was a political mystery thriller, delving into the life of those engrossed in dirty politics. It was very detailed and i'm sure, interesting, if you are into that sort of theme. It was obvious the author did a lot of research for this book. And she is clearly a skilled writer. Since i didn't fin ...more
Basically, this was a political mystery thriller, delving into the life of those engrossed in dirty politics. It was very detailed and i'm sure, interesting, if you are into that sort of theme. It was obvious the author did a lot of research for this book. And she is clearly a skilled writer. Since i didn't fin ...more

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Fabulous story made even more fabulous by an even better sequel: Galileo. Even Reed is a terrific, vibrant, realistic, intriguing woman, with a dry sense of humor, and integrity that doesn't get in the way of her sense of seeing justice served. The pacing was breath-taking. The plot original and dynamic. Truly I loved everything about it. I loved that Evan is a political operative and the go to person in her field, so good that she can pick where to work and who to work for. Smart is sexy and sh
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This is probably going to go on my re-read list, since I have to admit I did skim through most of it. Someday when I'm less in the mood for delicious character interaction and more in the mood for plot and intrigue, I'll come back to this, and hopefully I'll be able to enjoy it more.
That said, I wasn't a fan of the characters (I just wasn't drawn to them, to either of the main couple), and that's a huge sticking point for me, so I may not come back anytime soon. ...more
That said, I wasn't a fan of the characters (I just wasn't drawn to them, to either of the main couple), and that's a huge sticking point for me, so I may not come back anytime soon. ...more

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