Question C

[Jonetta]

For the first time, we get Tracy Shapiro’s point of view in the story. What opinion had you formed about her coming into the story?

[Lauren]

Tracy impressed me in Into the Storm. At first, she seemed to be stupid, superficial and selfish, but she revealed her intelligence and inner strength at the end. I was expecting more of this here and was not disappointed.

[Anita]

In the beginning I thought Tracy was just an air head receptionist who looked really good in the Troubleshooters front office to impress clients. But she started to show she was made of more than that. Tracy's stock went up for me a lot in the last story. She was calm and levelheaded and a team player in getting them out of the camp.

[Robin]

Tracy has changed a lot since being introduced into the story. She has shown her intelligence and ingenuity a few times in this series. I loved that she was the one who figured out that Nash was still alive.

[Jonetta]

You know, I was disappointed in how quickly I judged Tracy, thinking her a shallow woman and mental lightweight. That’s her public face because she’s been trained to fit that stereotype because she’s gorgeous. I’ve met a lot of Tracys and should have known better.

I found it wonderful how she really got a chance to shine in this story without having to make people pay attention to her brain. Of course, people underestimating her became a strength, especially with “Michael.”

[Lauren]

Jonetta wrote: "Of course, people underestimating her became a strength, especially with “Michael.”"

Absolutely! His thinking of her as nothing more than a useless airhead was his eventual downfall. Karma at its best!

[Jonetta]

I loved how that did him in. He deserved it.

[Sharon]

I thought she was going to be the dumb blonde throughout the series until the last book. I love her allowing her true self to show through. She is another great character.

I agree. Michael's downfall was thinking she was another ditzy pretty face.