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Chameleon Assassin #2
Chameleon Uncovered
The dark sequel to the best-selling Chameleon Assassin.
Libby has a chance to build a legitimate reputation when she’s hired by one of the world’s most prestigious museums to bolster their security. The gig is in Chicago, where her heartthrob lives, so she hopes for a little romance.
She's on a first-name basis with larceny, mayhem, and death, but Libby's not used to being on the receiving end. Chicago is far darker and more dangerous than her native Toronto. Amidst terrorist bombings, stolen treasure, and murder, a mutant prophet calls for revolution. Away from her family and friends, Libby has nowhere to turn as enemies assault her from all sides.
Their mistake. Libby is a dangerous enemy.
Libby has a chance to build a legitimate reputation when she’s hired by one of the world’s most prestigious museums to bolster their security. The gig is in Chicago, where her heartthrob lives, so she hopes for a little romance.
She's on a first-name basis with larceny, mayhem, and death, but Libby's not used to being on the receiving end. Chicago is far darker and more dangerous than her native Toronto. Amidst terrorist bombings, stolen treasure, and murder, a mutant prophet calls for revolution. Away from her family and friends, Libby has nowhere to turn as enemies assault her from all sides.
Their mistake. Libby is a dangerous enemy.
284 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 3, 2017
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About the author
B.R. Kingsolver
40 books950 followersI made silver and turquoise jewelry for almost a decade, ended up in nursing school, then took a master’s in business. Along the way I worked in construction, as a newspaper editor, a teacher, and somehow found a career working with computers.
As to my other interests, I love the outdoors, especially the Rocky Mountains. I’ve skied since high school, with one broken leg and one torn ACL to show for it. I’ve hiked and camped all my life. I love to travel, though I haven’t done enough of it. I’ve seen a lot of Russia and Mexico, not enough of England. Amsterdam is amazing, and the Romanian Alps are breathtaking. Lake Tahoe is a favorite, and someday I’d like to see Banff.
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As to my other interests, I love the outdoors, especially the Rocky Mountains. I’ve skied since high school, with one broken leg and one torn ACL to show for it. I’ve hiked and camped all my life. I love to travel, though I haven’t done enough of it. I’ve seen a lot of Russia and Mexico, not enough of England. Amsterdam is amazing, and the Romanian Alps are breathtaking. Lake Tahoe is a favorite, and someday I’d like to see Banff.
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April 1, 2017
I'm so very glad I stumbled upon this series on KU and will definitely have to purchase for my own collection! The heroine, Libby, is my favorite type of lead female character in that she doesn't give a shit what anyone thinks about her and does what she wants without hesitation and with utter confidence. The definition of an anti-hero, she's a badass thief/assassin with no scruples about what she does while also helping those in need from time to time.
Being a huge fan of the romance genre, I like that this series incorporates a female who is looking for a long-lasting lover, but doesn't lose her head over the matter and essentially become a different person when romance is involved. Libby goes for the guy she wants, but has strict standards and if they mess with her the wrong way she's not afraid to dish that shit back with an extra helping or two. Being a very hetero female, the bit of intimacy with the other female was definitely a surprise but well suited to the type of person Libby is.
I very much look forward to the next installation of this series!!
Being a huge fan of the romance genre, I like that this series incorporates a female who is looking for a long-lasting lover, but doesn't lose her head over the matter and essentially become a different person when romance is involved. Libby goes for the guy she wants, but has strict standards and if they mess with her the wrong way she's not afraid to dish that shit back with an extra helping or two. Being a very hetero female, the bit of intimacy with the other female was definitely a surprise but well suited to the type of person Libby is.
I very much look forward to the next installation of this series!!
May 21, 2017
Great read and FUN!
What a fun book! Art theft, murder, kidnappings, and all sorts of chaos. The protagonist is an awesome woman. I am going to go read the first book furthers n the series and I can hardly wait for the third.☺
What a fun book! Art theft, murder, kidnappings, and all sorts of chaos. The protagonist is an awesome woman. I am going to go read the first book furthers n the series and I can hardly wait for the third.☺
December 9, 2024
December 9, 2024.
Audiobook narrated by
Hannah Hart
⭐️⭐️
Edward Fox
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Even if the narration is below par, the story and mystery are still good.
January 4, 2024.
Kindle.
This is some entertaining stuff!
I will definitely continue this series.
Audiobook narrated by
Hannah Hart
⭐️⭐️
Edward Fox
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Even if the narration is below par, the story and mystery are still good.
January 4, 2024.
Kindle.
This is some entertaining stuff!
I will definitely continue this series.
April 21, 2017
Love...love... This series
I rated the first book 5 stars...and now that I read book two...I can not wait until book 3...love it
I rated the first book 5 stars...and now that I read book two...I can not wait until book 3...love it
September 28, 2019
I had some doubts about Libby after the last book, but I absolutely loved her reaction to being accused of theft and the retribution she handed out, although she spoilt this by subsequently making-up with Wilbur.
The first half of the book was very good, however I thought the story got a bit bogged down when it became about the recovery of the stolen art.
For me this was a book of two halves, by halfway I would have quite happily given five stars, but by the end this had dropped to just three, I just couldn’t help thinking that the author really wanted to write a romance.
The first half of the book was very good, however I thought the story got a bit bogged down when it became about the recovery of the stolen art.
For me this was a book of two halves, by halfway I would have quite happily given five stars, but by the end this had dropped to just three, I just couldn’t help thinking that the author really wanted to write a romance.
March 17, 2017
Great kick butt lead
Really different take on an independent woman in a mans world! Set 200 or so years in the future post nuclear fraught with all that entails including vamps lycans and mutations. Love that Libby can have adult interactions without all the explicit details. Can't wait to see what adventures our morally ambiguous lead with a heart o' gold will tackle next!
Really different take on an independent woman in a mans world! Set 200 or so years in the future post nuclear fraught with all that entails including vamps lycans and mutations. Love that Libby can have adult interactions without all the explicit details. Can't wait to see what adventures our morally ambiguous lead with a heart o' gold will tackle next!
April 5, 2017
Libby Rocks!!!
This one explored a good bit more about who and what Libby is really all about. It's all good!!! Still thinking through some of the underlying world building and it's a pretty dark statement about much the real world. The storyline is solid and the arc is well put together. I enjoyed the read and the flow of the story. It will be interesting to see where this goes from here. I am looking forward to reading more.
This one explored a good bit more about who and what Libby is really all about. It's all good!!! Still thinking through some of the underlying world building and it's a pretty dark statement about much the real world. The storyline is solid and the arc is well put together. I enjoyed the read and the flow of the story. It will be interesting to see where this goes from here. I am looking forward to reading more.
September 27, 2023
Audiobook
Narration: Edward Fox, Hannah Heart
UF
Grate second installment in the Chameleon Assassin series. If you liked the first book you surely will not be disappointed with with this second book! I'm succer for romance and emotional roller-coaster and this not being a romance series there is still potential of something with someone. I like not knowing who the MMC will be or if there will be one. Still enjoying listening to Hannah Heart. On to the next one!
Narration: Edward Fox, Hannah Heart
UF
Grate second installment in the Chameleon Assassin series. If you liked the first book you surely will not be disappointed with with this second book! I'm succer for romance and emotional roller-coaster and this not being a romance series there is still potential of something with someone. I like not knowing who the MMC will be or if there will be one. Still enjoying listening to Hannah Heart. On to the next one!
April 20, 2018
Great series so far!!
Awesome heroine, interesting characters and continued character development. What’s not to like?
Looking forward to the next two books. Unfortunately, it’s 5:20 in the morning and I need sleep.... :)
Awesome heroine, interesting characters and continued character development. What’s not to like?
Looking forward to the next two books. Unfortunately, it’s 5:20 in the morning and I need sleep.... :)
July 6, 2020
Just as fun as the previous book!
Definitely worth reading!
Definitely worth reading!
May 18, 2020
For fans of the series, this is a solid next chapter. Wouldn't be a great place to start, though. To understand the world building and characters you'd have to go back to book one. This is an exciting next step in the story of the Chameleon Assassin.
March 17, 2017
Fast and Fiesty
Thank you, I enjoyed that ! Cannot wait for the next book. I read this one into the wee hours of the mornings and didn't care about the lost sleep. On par with how much I like Jim Butcher or Patricia Briggs. Keep going!
Thank you, I enjoyed that ! Cannot wait for the next book. I read this one into the wee hours of the mornings and didn't care about the lost sleep. On par with how much I like Jim Butcher or Patricia Briggs. Keep going!
March 14, 2017
Gripping
So much going on and all that action and a great story with kick ass heroine. If you like the first book you'll love the second one.
So much going on and all that action and a great story with kick ass heroine. If you like the first book you'll love the second one.
March 11, 2017
This is the second book in the series. I enjoyed the plot which kept me guessing. As before I like paranormal books and this was a good one.
March 9, 2017
Unique and entertaining
I'm a huge fan if this new series and the second book makes it even better. I'm impressed how the author keeps things moving swiftly yet you are able to keep up and not get lost. Libby is a favorite character of one and so far, she stays true to herself.
I'm a huge fan if this new series and the second book makes it even better. I'm impressed how the author keeps things moving swiftly yet you are able to keep up and not get lost. Libby is a favorite character of one and so far, she stays true to herself.
March 8, 2017
Kick Ass Heroine, Plenty of Action, Good Plot...What More Can You Ask For
Solid five star rating.
This was a great installment to the series. The author did a fabulous job building on the characters and the relationships. The humorous dialogue along with the action packed plot made this a novel worth every second of my time invested into reading it. Most definitely looking forward to book three.
Solid five star rating.
This was a great installment to the series. The author did a fabulous job building on the characters and the relationships. The humorous dialogue along with the action packed plot made this a novel worth every second of my time invested into reading it. Most definitely looking forward to book three.
December 5, 2017
Meilleur que le premier!
Celui-ci contient plus d'humour moins d'amour et plus d'événements inattendus.Captivant pour ceux qui aime le surnaturel. Libby est une super heroine, mais Wil, dans ce tome, semble parfois idiot.
Celui-ci contient plus d'humour moins d'amour et plus d'événements inattendus.Captivant pour ceux qui aime le surnaturel. Libby est une super heroine, mais Wil, dans ce tome, semble parfois idiot.
November 6, 2017
This series gets better with each book.
A nice well paying legit job is offered to Libby working for Chicago museum, but it turns out not is all as it seems.
A nice well paying legit job is offered to Libby working for Chicago museum, but it turns out not is all as it seems.
November 22, 2020
Slow read. Bed jumping not my speed.
I’ve read some of her other books and enjoyed them. I’m thinking this particular series isn’t for me. The pace is a little slower than I’d like. Also, in 1.5 books she’s had the hots for 4 different people, 2 of which she’s had casual sex with, including another woman. Just not my cup of tea.
I’ve read some of her other books and enjoyed them. I’m thinking this particular series isn’t for me. The pace is a little slower than I’d like. Also, in 1.5 books she’s had the hots for 4 different people, 2 of which she’s had casual sex with, including another woman. Just not my cup of tea.
January 24, 2021
I’ve only recently discovered BR Kingsolver and found a new favorite. I’ve addictively read through all of her urban fantasies sci-fi series, as well as the only sci-fi story story of hers I could find (Border Patrol, in the Bellator collection). Here’s my review of all of them in one clump - the bottom line being that they are all easily 5 star books.
Rosie O'Grady's Paranormal Bar and Grill Series
This was the first series by this author that I read, trying it in a whim as it was free on KU and looked like fun. Oh Dear Lord was it ever. Perfect world-building with Fae, elves, vampires, mages, et. al. Perfect backstory with the world’s best assassin (our lead) funding out that she’s been lied to most of her life by the Order of the Illuminati who are actually evil and not the force for good she thought, followed by her lopping off the top tier of the Order and ending up in hiding at the eponymous Rosie O'Grady's Bar and Grill. That’s the short version. The long one is much more complex and the series itself is filled with great plot lines and a perfect story arc (though each book stands alone sequentially, ie, the work fine and end well so long as you read them in order. Addictive fun and a perfect series ender.
The Telepathic Clans Saga
This was my second Kingsolver series. It evolves around telepathic clans (no shocker there) filled with people with different sets of telepathic “Gifts” (like mind shielding) made up of a series of “Talents” (different ways to do it). There are initially 25 known Gifts. At the top are the Succubi, all female, who have a series of Gifts including the Succubus Gift (drain energy from sex, etc). Known as Druids in the Irish clans, these ladies are bad-a**. The lead here is a Druid named Brenna, but she’s so much more. While the average telepath has only a few gifts, abs the extraordinary ones have 12-15 (Druids all have a base set of 8), Brenna has all of the gifts, unheard of. Anyway, she gets into a series of adventures with action, infra and inter-clan politics, and do much more. Incredible stuff really, all set in a world very different (but equally imaginative) as the prior series I’d read, and filled with a growing cast of perfectly crafted supporting characters. Once again you can read each book sequentially stand-alone, and they end with a perfect series ender.
Chameleon Assassin
I had initially avoided this series because I tend not to like a post-apocalypse setting. In this case the apocalypse in question (atomic wars leading to massive population loss and mutations) was so far in the past that society has more or less recovered and has now passed the pre-war tech levels. Our hero here, Libby, is the coolest kick-a** dame in fiction. An assassin and thief, among other things, who has two primary mutations: she’s a chameleon (she can look like anyone or pretty much blend into the background) plus a sort of electrokenisis, and a pretty fantastic set of physical skills (don’t mess with her in a fight) and computer hacking talents. Add in another perfect supporting cast and, well, just wow. I adored this series.
Dark Streets
This is the last of the series that I read, currently on book 2 (and ending with a perfectly good “Happily Enough For Now” though I’m drooling for the next book). It’s set in a world that’s very similar to that of The Telepathic Clans (though there are some differences - Washington DC is nuked in this one) but society is different as the Magi, who beat back (to a draw) the demons who invaded once rifts between worlds opened, now pretty much rule everything. Our lead here is another kick-a** dame, a police detective who is a magitek (a rare form of magic that enables one to do magic with machinery - including computers), potential heir to one of the Ten (the ten most powerful Magi clans who basically rule the world) but also the granddaughter of the man who accidentally opened the rifts and let all the monsters, demons and fantasy beings in. The perspective is very different, part gritty detective tale, part politics and warfare on the global scale, pure urban fantasy. Fantastic stuff, really.
Border Patrol (in the Bellator collection)
This was the only pure sci-fi story I’ve read by BR Kingsolver and was frustratingly perfect. Military sci-fi, the heroine here is the commander of an assault troop unit, it was an absolute total blast (and I’ve been reading this stuff since Robert A. Heinlein’s Starship Troopers was first published, so I should know). Perfect characters and storyline. The frustration is that while it ends in a very satisfying manner, I’m massively frustrated that this was only a short story. I’m truly hoping the author turns it into the first book in a new series.
Frankly, I’m hoping that BR Kingsolver expands every series she’s written, even though most have ended with great HEAs. That’s the sign, I know, of works that are fantastic and easy to highly recommend.
Rosie O'Grady's Paranormal Bar and Grill Series
This was the first series by this author that I read, trying it in a whim as it was free on KU and looked like fun. Oh Dear Lord was it ever. Perfect world-building with Fae, elves, vampires, mages, et. al. Perfect backstory with the world’s best assassin (our lead) funding out that she’s been lied to most of her life by the Order of the Illuminati who are actually evil and not the force for good she thought, followed by her lopping off the top tier of the Order and ending up in hiding at the eponymous Rosie O'Grady's Bar and Grill. That’s the short version. The long one is much more complex and the series itself is filled with great plot lines and a perfect story arc (though each book stands alone sequentially, ie, the work fine and end well so long as you read them in order. Addictive fun and a perfect series ender.
The Telepathic Clans Saga
This was my second Kingsolver series. It evolves around telepathic clans (no shocker there) filled with people with different sets of telepathic “Gifts” (like mind shielding) made up of a series of “Talents” (different ways to do it). There are initially 25 known Gifts. At the top are the Succubi, all female, who have a series of Gifts including the Succubus Gift (drain energy from sex, etc). Known as Druids in the Irish clans, these ladies are bad-a**. The lead here is a Druid named Brenna, but she’s so much more. While the average telepath has only a few gifts, abs the extraordinary ones have 12-15 (Druids all have a base set of 8), Brenna has all of the gifts, unheard of. Anyway, she gets into a series of adventures with action, infra and inter-clan politics, and do much more. Incredible stuff really, all set in a world very different (but equally imaginative) as the prior series I’d read, and filled with a growing cast of perfectly crafted supporting characters. Once again you can read each book sequentially stand-alone, and they end with a perfect series ender.
Chameleon Assassin
I had initially avoided this series because I tend not to like a post-apocalypse setting. In this case the apocalypse in question (atomic wars leading to massive population loss and mutations) was so far in the past that society has more or less recovered and has now passed the pre-war tech levels. Our hero here, Libby, is the coolest kick-a** dame in fiction. An assassin and thief, among other things, who has two primary mutations: she’s a chameleon (she can look like anyone or pretty much blend into the background) plus a sort of electrokenisis, and a pretty fantastic set of physical skills (don’t mess with her in a fight) and computer hacking talents. Add in another perfect supporting cast and, well, just wow. I adored this series.
Dark Streets
This is the last of the series that I read, currently on book 2 (and ending with a perfectly good “Happily Enough For Now” though I’m drooling for the next book). It’s set in a world that’s very similar to that of The Telepathic Clans (though there are some differences - Washington DC is nuked in this one) but society is different as the Magi, who beat back (to a draw) the demons who invaded once rifts between worlds opened, now pretty much rule everything. Our lead here is another kick-a** dame, a police detective who is a magitek (a rare form of magic that enables one to do magic with machinery - including computers), potential heir to one of the Ten (the ten most powerful Magi clans who basically rule the world) but also the granddaughter of the man who accidentally opened the rifts and let all the monsters, demons and fantasy beings in. The perspective is very different, part gritty detective tale, part politics and warfare on the global scale, pure urban fantasy. Fantastic stuff, really.
Border Patrol (in the Bellator collection)
This was the only pure sci-fi story I’ve read by BR Kingsolver and was frustratingly perfect. Military sci-fi, the heroine here is the commander of an assault troop unit, it was an absolute total blast (and I’ve been reading this stuff since Robert A. Heinlein’s Starship Troopers was first published, so I should know). Perfect characters and storyline. The frustration is that while it ends in a very satisfying manner, I’m massively frustrated that this was only a short story. I’m truly hoping the author turns it into the first book in a new series.
Frankly, I’m hoping that BR Kingsolver expands every series she’s written, even though most have ended with great HEAs. That’s the sign, I know, of works that are fantastic and easy to highly recommend.
September 26, 2020
What’s a girl to do when the Chicago Art Museum wants to hire her to check out their security system? That’s the case for Libby in “Chameleon Uncovered “ when Chamber of Commerce Director Wilbur Wilburforce recommends her for the job.
Just as Libby has been recovering from a hand injury she has to send the orphan. Glenda back to her mom’s and postpone a hookup with a new man in her life, James. Off to Chicago Libby goes along with her father to check out the museum’s system. Before she can really get started she and Wil are almost killed in a bombing as they are leaving from a high end restaurant. It seems they is a terrorist group fighting for the rights of mutants but going st it the wrong way.
As Libby and her dad present the museum with their security recommendations the head of security is none too pleased but what really takes the cake is when 5 art pieces are stolen right from under their noses and Libby is arrested for the crime. Oh they really don’t know who they are messing with but they are about to find out when Libby opens up a can on legal whupass on them including Wil. Snap!
As things are finally ironed out Libby and Wil work together to take down the Art thieves. However, the museum’s director is murdered resulting in a dual investigation. Also the terrorist group is lurking about further complicating matters. If what fun it is to unravel all of the convoluted mess this world has to offer.
Once again I really enjoyed this world and the characters. My only criticism of the last book was a lack of real emotions. This is still an issue for me in the second book. I wanted to know more about what makes Libby tick especially with the people she chooses as bed mates but Gen turns around and walks away from sex with more compatible partners. Maybe she is just afraid of commitment. Hopefully book three will provide me with more insight.
Just as Libby has been recovering from a hand injury she has to send the orphan. Glenda back to her mom’s and postpone a hookup with a new man in her life, James. Off to Chicago Libby goes along with her father to check out the museum’s system. Before she can really get started she and Wil are almost killed in a bombing as they are leaving from a high end restaurant. It seems they is a terrorist group fighting for the rights of mutants but going st it the wrong way.
As Libby and her dad present the museum with their security recommendations the head of security is none too pleased but what really takes the cake is when 5 art pieces are stolen right from under their noses and Libby is arrested for the crime. Oh they really don’t know who they are messing with but they are about to find out when Libby opens up a can on legal whupass on them including Wil. Snap!
As things are finally ironed out Libby and Wil work together to take down the Art thieves. However, the museum’s director is murdered resulting in a dual investigation. Also the terrorist group is lurking about further complicating matters. If what fun it is to unravel all of the convoluted mess this world has to offer.
Once again I really enjoyed this world and the characters. My only criticism of the last book was a lack of real emotions. This is still an issue for me in the second book. I wanted to know more about what makes Libby tick especially with the people she chooses as bed mates but Gen turns around and walks away from sex with more compatible partners. Maybe she is just afraid of commitment. Hopefully book three will provide me with more insight.
June 22, 2021
As I mentioned in the review for book #3, I read the books in the wrong order. I mistakenly read book #3 before reading book 2. I will say that if I had read this book first, I'm not sure I would have continued on.
This book irritated me. It irritated me on many levels. The first being with Wil's actions towards Libby. I'm not sure I could have forgiven that. And...if I was gracious enough to forgive him, I'm not sure how willing I would have been to impart MORE secrets. Especially secrets that could cost me my life. It just didn't ring as true to me.
And Libby, I have my issues with her too. The thing with the woman (I can't remember her name, Dolores....Donna...can't remember) That just came out of the blue. Seriously, she goes on and on about not doing one night stands, in fact in the first book, it is not until almost the end of the book that we see anything with her and Wil and yet she dives right into sex with this woman? The woman that she's already SEEN making out with the other museum guy? It was just off. That didn't ring true or even a little realistic.
And, these people (oops, no spoilers) but, I can not believe she went back to work at the museum like nothing had occurred. Anyway, now I'm babbling. There were just too many things that pulled me out of the story because I didn't buy it. Now I'm wondering if I should lower my rating...hmmm...I guess I'll keep it where it is - but at this point, I might not continue on with this series. We'll see.
This book irritated me. It irritated me on many levels. The first being with Wil's actions towards Libby. I'm not sure I could have forgiven that. And...if I was gracious enough to forgive him, I'm not sure how willing I would have been to impart MORE secrets. Especially secrets that could cost me my life. It just didn't ring as true to me.
And Libby, I have my issues with her too. The thing with the woman (I can't remember her name, Dolores....Donna...can't remember) That just came out of the blue. Seriously, she goes on and on about not doing one night stands, in fact in the first book, it is not until almost the end of the book that we see anything with her and Wil and yet she dives right into sex with this woman? The woman that she's already SEEN making out with the other museum guy? It was just off. That didn't ring true or even a little realistic.
And, these people (oops, no spoilers) but, I can not believe she went back to work at the museum like nothing had occurred. Anyway, now I'm babbling. There were just too many things that pulled me out of the story because I didn't buy it. Now I'm wondering if I should lower my rating...hmmm...I guess I'll keep it where it is - but at this point, I might not continue on with this series. We'll see.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 17, 2023
I really cannot get a bead on the romance elements of this book. We started off with a lot of time getting to know a fella in Toronto only to abandon him once the location moved to Chicago. Honestly I forgot all about him until she came home again. I get hinky vibes from him and expect that to come to light in the next book. Otherwise I am not sure why we wasted so much book time on him.
The mystery/thriller portion of the book was great as usual. Lots going on, love a multilayered story. It kept me hoping but was also not a big surprise who was guilty.
There is a bit of romance going on here, well romance is a stretch, more lust. Libby is bi so expect her to hook up with women time to time. That is the only warning I give to those who are not into those elements. I am not bothered so it seemed natural to the story. Light details but we don’t go into all the sexy stuff.
Ready to jump into the next book right away. Still not in love with the dual narration style where guy dialogue is spoken by a separate narrator. It throw a me and breaks me from the story at times. Both are great narrators, so it is more an issue with style than quality of the reads.
I am enjoying this series and am eager to delve deeper.
The mystery/thriller portion of the book was great as usual. Lots going on, love a multilayered story. It kept me hoping but was also not a big surprise who was guilty.
There is a bit of romance going on here, well romance is a stretch, more lust. Libby is bi so expect her to hook up with women time to time. That is the only warning I give to those who are not into those elements. I am not bothered so it seemed natural to the story. Light details but we don’t go into all the sexy stuff.
Ready to jump into the next book right away. Still not in love with the dual narration style where guy dialogue is spoken by a separate narrator. It throw a me and breaks me from the story at times. Both are great narrators, so it is more an issue with style than quality of the reads.
I am enjoying this series and am eager to delve deeper.
April 14, 2018
Fabulous dystopian thriller
This isn’t your typical dystopian novel. It’s set 200 years from now, long after the fall of current society, due to toxins in the earth and the water, rise of the oceans and nuclear war. As it’s set so far in the future the technology has risen back up to previous levels so it doesn’t seem that far above what we have now, but enough to be ‘in the future’.
Libby is a mutant assassin and thief, who also works in corporate security. She is a chameleon who can change her appearance and someone who can manipulate electricity, both of which help her in her more shadowy work.
This book is a really good crime thriller set in a dystopian/mutant world. In certain respects it reminds me of JD Robb’s “Death In” series, where the crime solving part is more important than the set in the future part. I think this series could work in the long term in the same way as JD Robb’s.
This isn’t your typical dystopian novel. It’s set 200 years from now, long after the fall of current society, due to toxins in the earth and the water, rise of the oceans and nuclear war. As it’s set so far in the future the technology has risen back up to previous levels so it doesn’t seem that far above what we have now, but enough to be ‘in the future’.
Libby is a mutant assassin and thief, who also works in corporate security. She is a chameleon who can change her appearance and someone who can manipulate electricity, both of which help her in her more shadowy work.
This book is a really good crime thriller set in a dystopian/mutant world. In certain respects it reminds me of JD Robb’s “Death In” series, where the crime solving part is more important than the set in the future part. I think this series could work in the long term in the same way as JD Robb’s.
April 18, 2023
I did not enjoy this one nearly as much as I did the previous book. Also why is she only now taking on more money and jobs to help the less fortunate. Did I miss what stopped her before??
My main takeaway is that I am not a fan of casual hookups.
Also, I don't understand how she decides who to kill and who to wound. I will say, she does sound only those when it's beneficial to the story. (I mean she does not usually know anything about the people she kills. She'll usually kill first and doesn't care. But a few times she inexplicably wounded people who were helpful later, but she didn't know they would be helpful at the time. Hmmm how convenient.
I'll still read the next book. These are entertaining and funny for such a violent book.
My main takeaway is that I am not a fan of casual hookups.
Also, I don't understand how she decides who to kill and who to wound. I will say, she does sound only those when it's beneficial to the story. (I mean she does not usually know anything about the people she kills. She'll usually kill first and doesn't care. But a few times she inexplicably wounded people who were helpful later, but she didn't know they would be helpful at the time. Hmmm how convenient.
I'll still read the next book. These are entertaining and funny for such a violent book.
May 28, 2020
Good
I liked this. Wil recommends Libby for a job testing an Art museums security system in Chicago, his home territory. Everything was going well until the art museum is robbed and Libby is set up to take the fall. On top of that, Democracy Now, a terrorist mutant group is bombing the city demanding education, clean water and electricity for the city’s mutant community. As usual Libby is front and center. As she works to clear her name, she is making a name for herself in the security business. I was hoping Wil and Libby would become a couple but after his actions, I don’t see how Libby can forgive him. She seems to though so I guess I’ll have to read the next book to find out what other adventures they’ll get into. I was glad she was getting a big payout for this job as she definitely put in the time and effort.
I liked this. Wil recommends Libby for a job testing an Art museums security system in Chicago, his home territory. Everything was going well until the art museum is robbed and Libby is set up to take the fall. On top of that, Democracy Now, a terrorist mutant group is bombing the city demanding education, clean water and electricity for the city’s mutant community. As usual Libby is front and center. As she works to clear her name, she is making a name for herself in the security business. I was hoping Wil and Libby would become a couple but after his actions, I don’t see how Libby can forgive him. She seems to though so I guess I’ll have to read the next book to find out what other adventures they’ll get into. I was glad she was getting a big payout for this job as she definitely put in the time and effort.
June 18, 2021
Nice!! Gotta love a good heist story/movie.
I think in a lot of ways I actually enjoyed this 2nd book even more than the first one.
The story just grabbed and captivated me more. I think it also helped that there weren't quite as many "players" involved. Less confusing and not as scattered..
I was a little disappointed in Wil, I liked the chemistry they had, but I gotta say now he mostly just comes across as utterly stupid and incompetent. A joke.
I loved Libby's initial reaction to his betrayal, which was only spoilt by how quickly they made up. urgh. Would have loved some more emotion in the follow up
And the whole Deborah tangle?!? Seriously?!? For someone so smart, intelligent, well trained she's got some very poor judgment when it comes to choosing her bedmates... first Ron, now this.
I think in a lot of ways I actually enjoyed this 2nd book even more than the first one.
The story just grabbed and captivated me more. I think it also helped that there weren't quite as many "players" involved. Less confusing and not as scattered..
I was a little disappointed in Wil, I liked the chemistry they had, but I gotta say now he mostly just comes across as utterly stupid and incompetent. A joke.
I loved Libby's initial reaction to his betrayal, which was only spoilt by how quickly they made up. urgh. Would have loved some more emotion in the follow up
And the whole Deborah tangle?!? Seriously?!? For someone so smart, intelligent, well trained she's got some very poor judgment when it comes to choosing her bedmates... first Ron, now this.
December 28, 2021
Good
Libby heads to Chicago when Wil recommends her as a security consultant for the Art Institute there.
Before long she is investigating a robbery, a murder, and some bombings…
Don’t expect any romance in this urban fantasy… Libby is a free spirit who has several different romances going all at once. Her same-sex liaison in this book, seems a little ill-advised, but she has some others on the hook!
On the other hand, Libby’s business dealings are good!
Any way you look at it, it’s an entertaining futuristic dystopian fantasy series, with a fascinating main character, and enjoyable side characters (I especially like Libby’s parents). The storylines might stretch the imagination a little, but they’re interesting to read.
An engaging dystopian urban fantasy series for UF and dystopian futuristic fantasy fans.
Libby heads to Chicago when Wil recommends her as a security consultant for the Art Institute there.
Before long she is investigating a robbery, a murder, and some bombings…
Don’t expect any romance in this urban fantasy… Libby is a free spirit who has several different romances going all at once. Her same-sex liaison in this book, seems a little ill-advised, but she has some others on the hook!
On the other hand, Libby’s business dealings are good!
Any way you look at it, it’s an entertaining futuristic dystopian fantasy series, with a fascinating main character, and enjoyable side characters (I especially like Libby’s parents). The storylines might stretch the imagination a little, but they’re interesting to read.
An engaging dystopian urban fantasy series for UF and dystopian futuristic fantasy fans.
June 9, 2019
She's unstoppable
I like this assassin but I can't quite understand her relationships outside of those with her parents and her mother's employees. The rest don't make as much sense and her sexual relationships are confusing but her ongoing crush on the head of a corporation security department makes very little sense.
The paranormal-like mutants are nicely described and consistent which helps cement the reality of the broken world. The corporation massacre of mutants was perfect. There's no need for gory details (she simply lays out the decision tree with a good idea of the force involved) and her overview said everything.
The world is well thought out with convincing characters. Really like the writing.
I like this assassin but I can't quite understand her relationships outside of those with her parents and her mother's employees. The rest don't make as much sense and her sexual relationships are confusing but her ongoing crush on the head of a corporation security department makes very little sense.
The paranormal-like mutants are nicely described and consistent which helps cement the reality of the broken world. The corporation massacre of mutants was perfect. There's no need for gory details (she simply lays out the decision tree with a good idea of the force involved) and her overview said everything.
The world is well thought out with convincing characters. Really like the writing.
June 18, 2020
I'm annoyed by the sudden relationship with Deborah - not only does this seem to make Libby bisexual, which the author has never hinted at before, but it also makes her a hypocrite, since she keeps telling the men in her life that she doesn't sleep around, but she hopped into bed with Deborah without a thought.
I'm pissed at Wil for believing that she had anything to do with the robbery, and for treating her like a dumb blond, while putting his career over her life. He apologizes later, but she forgave him too easily.
I like how she kicks some ass to clear her name, and I like how she steals some of the money to set up a charity for the muties. Overall a good read, and I like where the characters are headed.
I'm pissed at Wil for believing that she had anything to do with the robbery, and for treating her like a dumb blond, while putting his career over her life. He apologizes later, but she forgave him too easily.
I like how she kicks some ass to clear her name, and I like how she steals some of the money to set up a charity for the muties. Overall a good read, and I like where the characters are headed.
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