Review: Worthy Second Installment to the Rialto Series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 6, 2011
I just finished A Bomb in February and enjoyed every second of it.  I could bearly put it down.  This story takes place just a few weeks after January Kills Me concludes.  While the characters are still reeling and recovering from the violence and chaos of January they are thrust into a whole new tornado of deceit, murder, and secrets.Once again I have to admire the realistic development of the characters.  Samantha is still scarred physically and emotionally from the horrors inflicted by Susie Linn and her mother yet she has to pull herself up by her boot straps when Maxie's tragedy explodes.  I appreciate that Katy didn't give all her characters quick fixes and chose to show them recover and overcome their self doubts and fears.  They are all stronger for this.Sam and Ben's relationship is progressing in a logical, yet sweetly sexy, manner especially when they breakdown and are honest with each other.  They need to sneak off on their own for a quiet vacation so they can work through their issues without a phone call or radio alert interrupting them. I want to see their slow sizzle hit full flame.I liked that we met Sam's parents, Maxie's family, and at the end Ben's sister.  I'm sure they will all add to the next installment Violet March.  I can't wait.