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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

This is book 18 in the Kim Stone series and I don't know how Angela does it but it's still just as good as book 1. I highly recommend reading in order because Kim and the team have grown so much and they're just such fantastic reads. I love Kim and her team. There are so many great characters and they work so well together.

The psychic element of this book was so interesting and I really liked that even though the tricks of the trade were shared nothing was proven either way. Kim's message at the end was equal parts beautiful and heart breaking. 

The case had me hooked and I had no idea who it was. Stacey also has an issue going on on the side and it ends on a bit of a cliffhanger which isn't my favourite type of ending. I am now stressed for the next book because I love Stacey and I don't trust Angela to not stomp on my heart. 

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I wasn't sure where this book was going when it seemed to all be wrapped up after the first few chapters. I realised it was an insta love followed by second chance romance which aren't usually my favourite tropes but I did actuall enjoy it. The middle section where they are seperate drags a bit and is a lot of pining. I also found Carsons constant use of his nickname for Grace was a bit much. There was also a lot of putting down of sex workers. I understand that parts of that world are dark, which added to Carsons story, but not everyone who works in the porn industry hate themselves or have parent issues. 

I did however, love the dual POV and their banter was entertaining. Carson and Grace complimeted each other well and bought out the best in each other. They both grow and step out of their comfort zones in different ways. I think the addition of their jobs crossing over really added to the story. The tension of how they were going to solve a criminal problem added a bit more suspense to the plot. It's a great spicy romance with some added twists. 

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I'm really enjoying this series. The ritualistic element makes it a bit different to other crime thrillers I read. I also love seeing Harrisons take on the case and all the tiny clues he manages to piece together. He's such an intriguing character. We get to know a bit more about his past in this book and I look forward to finding out more about him. It was nice to see his friendship with Jack grown in this book considering how Jack felt about him at the start. It's also lovely to see a more human side to Harrison with more nice things going on in his personal life. With the case the superstitions and rituals were so interesting and I had no idea who the killer was. I was hooked all the way to the nail biting end. I can't wait to read more of this series.  

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fast-paced
Loveable characters: Yes

This series has me hooked. I've already devoured book 2 and I am now on the free prequal novella that Gwyn kindly gifts when you sign up to her newsletter. I love the ritualistic behavioural side of the crimes in this series. It's just something a bit different to other series. It does give me Chris Carter vibes if you're a fan of the Robert Hunter books. 

Harrison is a unique character and I love getting to know him more. His insights into the case are so interesting and I'm so intrigued by his past. There are also some great recurring characters. The hunt for the killer had me hooked and I had no idea if they were going to find the missing boy in time. It's a fast paced read that I couldn't put down. Definitely recommend. 

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medium-paced

This is a fab British crime series that I really enjoyed getting stuck in to. Lexi is a great character and I look forward to getting to know her and her sister more. We don't learn much about her team so I hope we get to know more about them in future books. You do have to suspend belief that Lexi gets to run the case when it is obviously linked to her and her abductor that was never caught. I also hate when lead detectives risk everything by going off on their own. Apart from that though it was an enjoyable read. It kept me guessing and the tension really amps up towards the end. I look forward to more of this series. 

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