⭐️: 3.75  / 5

Publication Date: March 26, 2024

I want to thank Thomas & Mercer and Net Galley for allowing me to get an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review! 

This is the second book following FBI Special Agent Daniela Vega. You don’t necessarily need to read the first book but it provides some nice background to the current state of affairs for Agent Vega and SAC Wu. The first chapter does a great job hooking you into the story! 

Some of the coolest aspects of this story, was the fast-paced nature of the plot. I thought when the villain was revealed to be a nice surprise. I felt that revisiting cold cases in this book to be a nice change from the first book. I also appreciate that these books are self contained, you can stop at the first book or even at the end of this book. 

As for my reservations, I didn’t like how many questions were written into the story this book. It distracted, more than anything. Additionally, it felt like Vega was being needlessly reckless at points in the investigation that would have put the case in jeopardy. 

Overall I thought this book was not as good as the first book but still enjoyable. If you enjoy crime thrillers I’m sure you’ll enjoy this series as well. Personally, I don’t think I’m going to pick up the 3rd book in the series. I’m satisfied with the 2 books I’ve read so far and I’ll leave it at that. 

Would recommend for those who are fans of