*this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

Fifty-Fifty delivers exactly what you want from a Steve Cavanagh novel—high stakes, sharp twists, and a courtroom battle that keeps you second-guessing until the very last page. The premise alone is genius: two sisters accusing each other of their father’s murder, and only one of them is telling the truth.

Kate’s character evolution was a highlight for me. She’s always been a solid presence in this series, but this book really gave her room to shine. I also loved the added uncertainty in Eddie Flynn’s approach—he’s usually so sure of himself, but here, there’s an unusual level of doubt and distrust that makes everything feel even more intense.

And then there’s Clarence. Just—Clarence. If you know, you know.

One of my favorite moments was the courtroom scene with the hair expert—it had me dying. I also really enjoyed getting a deeper look at Bloch and Kate’s friendship. It’s always been clear that they’re close, but this book really let us see their dynamic in action, and I was all for it.

If I had one small critique, it’s that the phrase “flipping the switch” gets used a little too often when describing Eddie’s courtroom mindset. I get the point, but it started to feel a bit repetitive. That said, the twists more than make up for it, and Kate’s revenge at the end? Possibly the best part of the entire book.

A solid, addictive legal thriller—definitely one of the best in this series that I’ve read so far.