Another winner!  This was my first Eddie Flynn novel so it’s completely possible to read this as a stand-alone.  
2 sisters…….a dead father…….they both blame each other……this book follows one trial to see which daughter is guilty.  Told from multiple POV of Eddie, Kate and She.  I felt like the author did a good job with the she chapters of giving little bits of guilt to both sisters.  
An absolutely interesting read that I completely enjoyed.  

I received an ARC of the title.  All opinions are my own. 

A 911 call from each sister that their father was murdered - both are in the house - but, which did it?  Sofia and Alexandra are estranged (and very different) sisters on trial for the murder of their father - both saying the other did it.  We know one did, but which?  Eddie and Kate each take a sister as their client and are working hard behind the scenes to prove the other did it - but, both are adamant their client is innocent. 

This book actually had me wondering and guessing for a while who did it!  I could see either way and changed my mind often.  I loved the multiple POV, including the "She" which was the sister that was the killer.  It had me hooked and I was excited to see how it all turned out.  I know this is part of a series (but, standalone) and may read others.  It reminds me a lot of The Lincoln Lawyer!

Fifty-Fifty by Steve Cavanaugh is the ffith book of the Eddie Flynn series, but the first in this series that I have read.  When I saw the premise for this one – two sisters, each accusing the other of murdering their dad – I had to know who did it!  Since I enjoyed Cavanaugh’s stand-alone thriller, Kill For Me, Kill for you, I’ve wanted to check out his Eddie Flynn series.  I don’t love a series generally, because I am such a mood reader and I want to switch up my genres frequently, but when I saw a short video by the author where he expressed that he’s written this series so the reader can jump in anywhere, that’s exactly what I did. 

I immediately understood why readers enjoy this series so much.  Eddie Flynn, a defense attorney is a flawed but lovable character. Add in equally flawed and easily likeable side characters, an adorable stray dog who loves a good belly scratch, and of course sinister and evil suspects and law enforcement, there was a lot in Fifty-Fifty to make this book unputdownable. 

Cavanaugh does not hold back when it comes to violence and body horror, so if you are a sensitive reader, please proceed with caution. If you are looking for a fast-past, edge-of-your-seat thriller/mystery/suspense/court room drama, definitely give Fifty-Fifty a try. I do recommend going in blind to this one, in order to really immerse yourself into the suspense.

Now I need to decide which Eddie Flynn to read next!  Any suggestions?

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the opportunity to read Fifty-Fifty by Steve Cavanaugh in exchange for my honest review.   

Another thriller, another three star rating, I read this as a standalone even though it's number five in a series, I didn't feel lost at any point, I assume it's a different case/plot every book just following the same main man.

 I was flipping back and forward from a three star so much in this book. I thought it was written really well, this is not this author's first rodeo that's for sure, the suspense was pretty suspenseful and the court room element was so good. Having said that it didn't do a great deal to stand above the crowd. 

I think a sister vs sister killer was a genius idea but it didn't go far enough, I think if we got to know even more about these sister's childhoods it might have worked better. This book would have benefited from duel timeline as well as multiple POV's. I did really like the 'she' POV I think it gave us some depth. 

This is a more far-fetched thriller too, don't expect a real feeling court drama or serial killer, the things the killer gets away with felt a little silly at times. Although this might not have been a favourite for me, if your looking for a quick thriller with a few twists and turns it really isn't a bad one. I would read more from this author, I might not seek him out, but if I saw a book with the right plot and price I would go for it.

If you're looking for a tidy courtroom thriller that keeps you guessing, then this is for you!

Note that I read this as a standalone. I do think that reading this as part of the series would provide more character depth.

Thank you to Atria and NetGalley for providing this eARC for attendees of @bookhudle's Victoria retreat!

I think I am too used to decent writing, even in thrillers that are meant to be the book equivalent of snack foods. Pass on the absolutely atrocious metaphors.

Fifty Fifty follows two lawyers, Eddie and Kate, as they represent two sisters, Alexandra and Sofia, each accusing the other of murdering their father. This was my first legal thriller, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! It gave me major Criminal Minds vibes, which I absolutely loved.

Even though this is the fifth book in a series, I never felt lost. Both Eddie and Kate’s storylines kept me fully invested, and the side characters added so much depth without being distracting. Now I definitely want to go back and read more from the series.

One of my favorite aspects was getting the killer’s POV in short sections labeled “She.” It kept me guessing the entire time. Every time I was sure I had it figured out, I’d completely change my mind. I genuinely had no idea who the real culprit was until the end!

I already have Thirteen by this author on my shelves, and after this, it’s definitely moving up my TBR.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!