Review: It reminded me that I really love this series and filled me with even more excitement
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 02 25, 2013
After the events of "Deadly Descendant," Nikki Glass is hiding. Not from her enemies, the Olympians, but from her boss Anderson. Nikki knows that Anderson will want her to use her Liberi skills up help him find and kill his enemy and so she is doing her best to avoid him. Avoidance leads her into taking a virtually unsolvable case. Heather is searching for someone, but the only information she has is his first name, where she met him and a description. Not nearly enough for a normal PI, but luckily Nikki is a descendant of and can locate almost anyone.I picked up this novella, because I love Nikki Glass. The third book comes out in April and I am literally chomping at the bit to have it in my hands! When I saw that the publisher was offering up for review I immediately pounced. I needed my Nikki fix and I needed it now!Here's thing thing about being a fan of a series. It is not just the Heroine or hero that keeps you coming back book after book. It is also their love interest and their best friend. It's their super smart hacker co-worker and the guy they sit next to at the office who fills pages with witty banter. That is what is missing from pros and cons and it is also the main reason I usually like to skip novellas and short stories. I was already half way through the book when I began to seriously miss Anderson, Maggie, and Jamaal. The book has Nikki being her normal PI skills, but it is missing the relationships that keep the series together.Needless to say, I did not get my Nikki Fix. The novella is enjoyable, is easy to read and is really smart with lots of twists, but it missed elements that I crave from the series.  Jack does show up in the last third of the book with his usual humor and mischief, which I really enjoyed."Pros and Cons" is one of the most aptly named books I have ever read. When the secrets of the story are revealed I literally thought OF COURSE! It is such an innocent play on words and Jenna Black does a great job of making her story live up to its title.It is a short book, but it is filled with intrigue, mystery and an investigation you'll be trying to solve in your head. "Pros and Cons" ends with an action pack, but ridiculous action scene it will have you shaking your head in bemused amusement.The important thing is that it reminded me that I really love this series and filled me with even more excitement!Recommended for fans of the Nikki Glass series and anyone who likes a quick test before committing to a novel/series. This book has enough of a hint without revealing major plot points from the series.