Each with unique abi I love Barnes's books simply for the fun, unique take on things that only she seems to be able to offer. Add in plots that are both well designed, executed, and original and you are always in for a treat.
Brilliant as expected. All the mathematical aspects in the plot hurt my head a little (am I or am I not an engineering major? #fraud), and OMG THE TENSION. I was stressed the f out while reading this, tbh.
And heartbreaking moments (SLOANE MY BABY) are heartbreaking. Shed quite a lot of tears reading this one compared to the previous two books.
You know THE BOOK that you want EVERYONE, their mother, father and uncles to read. For me it's this whole series. Due to the fact that it got my blood pumping like I was running a marathon. And let me tell you something, I've never ran a marathon before.
Three murders. Three days. Three casinos. Different methods. Yet, one thing stays the same. Numbers tattooed on the victims wrists. Our Reading this book for the second time and still couldn't figure out who the killer was.
Three murders. Three days. Three casinos. Different methods. Yet, one thing stays the same. Numbers tattooed on the victims wrists. Our gang is once again thrown into a world of deception, insanity and most of all- murder.
This is the best book in the series so far. So many exciting things happened, plot twists that snatched my wig and events which had me wiping the drool off my face. I'm ashamed of the last one And it's in Las Vegas!
I LOVED everything about this book, BUT there are two characters that annoyed my inner bitch: Cassie and Dean. Like, seriously? I liked every other side character including THE SERIAL KILLER except for those two. Let me explain:
Cassie: I'm such a nice girl! I only care about other people. I don't care about who killed my mother if I could give another child peace. Oh! and Dean understands me without saying anything AT ALL. We don't talk, touch. Or do anything together. but he understands me so well. I'm in love.
Dean: No one cares about me even though they would do anything for me. Cassie almost dies: it's time for a kiss! broodbroodbroodbrood and glares at Michael every two seconds.
Individually, I liked them enough. But together, they made me barf internally and externally. They were too goody two shoes for my taste. And We never actually see them that much together. And when Cassie is thinking about a boy. It's Michael and his feelings. It's like if Juliette stayed with Adam and thought about Warner all the damn time.
Except for those two-everything else was spectacular. And I'm pretty sure I'm the only special snowflake who didn't love Cassie and Dean.
Let's move to the non-annoying characters, Lia shined in this book. We get a glimpse of her backstory. She's funny, vulnerable and strong, all at once. I loved every sentence she said.
"I'm a dark and angsty profiler,"she intoned. "No,"she countered in a falsetto, bringing her other hand up,"I'm a dark and angsty profiler. Ours is a star-crossed love".
Michael is being his amazing arrogant self as always. And bad things happen to him. I felt personally attacked when (view spoiler)[ He had a tattoo like the other victims and we thought he was going to get killed. (hide spoiler)]
Sloan, made me want to keep her in my arms in a protective mama-bear way, the whole entity of this book. We see way more of Sloan this time around. And she may or may not have touched my non-existent maternal instinct.
We also find out about her family background and (view spoiler)[ her half brother dies. The interesting thing is: his name is Aaron. And you know who's the other Aaron I know? Aaron Warner from the Shatter me series. I don't know why his death affected me so much. (hide spoiler)]
One thing is for certain, even if you didn't like the characters that much, the writing, relationships: you won't be able to put this book down. It's captivating, interesting and one of the most exciting stories I've ever read. Definitely Recommended: especially during a book slump.
Guys, this was soooooooooo good. My head is all over the place. What is even happening? Barnes is a genius with the way she weaves story lines, multiple story lines, crimes, everyone's pasts, emotions, relationships. There is so much happening but it all works together to bring this intense mind fuck. Where we are in Cassie's story now is just wow. How did that even happen? Brilliant.
It was all I dreamt about and even more. Definitely better that the second part! If you loved the first book don't miss this one