andrea_lievertz 's review for:

Fifty Fifty by Steve Cavanagh
4.25
adventurous emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I cannot get enough of the recurring main character, Eddie Flynn, and Fifty Fifty is another standout entry in what has become one of my favorite legal thriller series. This installment is super suspenseful, keeping me guessing right up until the final pages—and packing an emotional gut punch that stayed with me after I closed the book.

In Fifty Fifty, Eddie is defending one of two sisters—twins—both accused of the brutal murder of their father. From the very start, the question lingers: Is Eddie representing the innocent sister, or has he been manipulated by a cold-blooded killer? That tension builds beautifully throughout the novel, with Cavanagh masterfully weaving in twists that never feel cheap, only earned.

New characters add fresh layers to the story, and several are easy to root for (and hard to forget). The courtroom scenes are as gripping as ever, and Cavanagh continues to strike that perfect balance of clever plotting and real emotional depth.

This is a worthwhile and thrilling addition to an already amazing series. Fans of smart legal thrillers, sharp dialogue, and characters who feel real will find so much to love here.