Murder in Second Position

On Pointe #2

by Lori Robbins

Ballerina Leah Siderova belongs onstage. Not in an interrogation room at Manhattan's Twentieth Precinct. And yet, for the second time in less than a year, that's where she has a starring role.

It wasn't her fault someone killed the autocratic director of American Ballet Company. And it wasn't her job to find the killer.
After all, if she were going to kill someone, it would have been the woman who's been relentlessly trolling her on social media.

And that's where things get complicated. Because when dancers say "ballet can be murder" they don't mean it literally.

Most of the time.

Genres: Mystery

295 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 23, 2021

About the author

Lori Robbins is the author of the On Pointe and Master Class mystery series. Her work has garnered multiple awards, including the Indie Award for Best Mystery and the Silver Falchion.

Short stories include “Accidents Happen” in Mystery Most Diabolical and “Leading Ladies” in Justice for All. She’s also a contributor to The Secret Ingredient: A Mystery Writers Cookbook.

A former dancer, Lori performed with a number of modern and ballet companies, including Ballet Hispanico and the St. Louis Ballet. Her commercial work included featured ads for Pavlova Perfume and Macy’s. After ten very lean years onstage she became an English teacher and now writes full time.

As a dancer, teacher, and mother of six, Lori is an expert in the homicidal impulses everyday life inspires.

Reviews

[Sandee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I haven't read the first book in this series but I had no problems with starting the series with this book. Leah is a ballerina and ends up being a suspect in the murder of the Director of the company.
I really enjoyed this book. The author includes all the inside gossip of the ballet company, the feuds, the friends, the challenges and the fun. In addition the mystery is well-written and has a really good ending. The characters include friends, family, rivals, detectives and boyfriends. I enjoyed them all. I will be reading more from this series.

[Chloë Blyth · Rating 4 out of 5]

"I belong onstage. Not in an interrogation room at Manhattan's Twentieth Precinct. And yet for the second time in less than a year, that's where I had the starring role."

Leah Siderova is back and, once again, she's surrounded by murder and violence.

I find it hard to review a "Book 2" when I gave Book 1 a 5-star review. Everything is always fresh and exciting in Book 1; in Book 2, several of the characters are familiar, their behaviour expected. The "barre" is certainly raised - excuse the awful pun, I couldn't resist.

I enjoyed reading about these characters again, and the new (and let's face it, mostly suspicious and nasty) additions, and immersing myself back into the cut-throat world of the American Ballet Company.

The plot is well-paced and kept me guessing. There are plenty of suspects, and you get the feeling that you can't trust anyone because everyone is out for themselves. I loved all of Leah and her allies' tactics, sneaking around and trying to solve the mystery, even whilst putting themselves in danger. Olga was a great new addition to the team!

If there is a "Murder in Third Position" on the way, then I hope we get even more of Detective Jonah, and maybe a return of the ladies from the bus in Book 1 (although I suppose the Weird Sisters were a suitable replacement for them in this book 😉)

Overall, this was an enjoyable murder mystery that I would highly recommend. It just didn't quite reach the heights of Book 1 for me (even though I imagined Leah's dancing to be better than ever!)

It still gets a standing ovation from me!
👏

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Robbins returns for a roaring encore in "Murder in Second Position," featuring her savvy, pragmatic ballerina Leah Siderova. When the new director of Leah's ballet company is found dead in a stairwell in the middle of a snowstorm, Leah immediately is thrust into the spotlight by her colleagues as Suspect #1.

Luckily, Detective Jacob Sobol is on Leah's side as the hunt for a killer begins. Their friendship is one of my favorite things in this series; the simmering, sultry connection between the two of them is electrifying from the moment they take center stage.

Besides a well-written mystery, readers are fully immersed in the world of ballet. Robbins understands dance, both its beauty and its ugliness, and that could not be more evident in these pages. The politics behind the curtain are fascinating to watch unfold, and Leah's precarious position with the company brings enough drama to warrant its own book. The spotlight never looked so lethal.

Ballerinas, backstabbing, and blood..."Murder in Second Position" delivers everything you'd want in a smart, witty mystery.

[Grace Topping · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dancing with danger

Lori Robbins lands on pointe again with the second book in her On Pointe Mystery series. Murder in a ballet company makes for an unusual and intriguing setting. I really enjoyed learning about life in a ballet company and meeting the characters that Lori Robbins created. I highly recommend this series.

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Murder in Second Position Earns 5+/5 Toile Tutus … Complex & Clever Gem!

The ballet world is an enigma. The dancers, choreographers, and behind-the-scenes creative forces work together like a well-oiled machine, but separately, it’s advised you don’t turn your back on anyone. Pavel Baron, artistic director for the American Ballet Company, has been more tyrannical as of late: eyeing the dancers, barking orders, and allowing too many concessions to new management, Artistic Solutions. Bobbie York is furious “AS” has infiltrated her costume department, young dancer Olivia is frustrated to still be an understudy, and Leah is shocked to find the new health and wellness coach is her step-mother. Leah also feels deliberately slighted with a demotion in the list of primary dancers, so taking a cue from her dance partner’s confrontation with Pavel’s overzealous rehearsal, she goes to see Pavel to find out why. Savannah Collier, his assistant and “AS” employee, says he’s left already hoping to avoid the incoming storm. Well, he didn’t make it … Pavel is dead! The stigma of having been considered a murderer before has the assistant accusing Leah of murder and demanding her arrest. The detectives are again conflicted; Leah’s friend Detective Sobol acquiesces to protocol, but Detective Farrow is more actively suspicious.

Curtain Call Applause! Lori Robbins did well to grab my immediate interest laying out several conflicts between the corporate side vs the ballet side, some #MeToo incidents, and more diva antics that could well be motive for murder, but as the drama continues, additional attacks, accusing remarks, shocking connections, and surprise revelations literally had me gasp! I like the fact that early in the story, Leah has her “wrong place, wrong time” moment and police are again conflicted over her involvement. Despite the victim being a good karmic choice, the story offers others who need a bit of karmic intervention as well from employees of Artistic Solutions, ABC alumni, and a plethora of dancers. The hierarchy between the principal dancers and the corps de ballet does not go without a mention; it was so well depicted that many might see their own personal experiences, depending where you fall on the corporate ladder, and many it seems have very long memories. Leah’s step-mother’s surprise appearance and concerns of a conflict of interest along with her mother taking her own role to protect her daughter added well to the drama. Brava!

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Murder in Second Position: An On Pointe Mystery caught my eye because of the cover and the title. Once upon a time, seems like a lifetime ago, I was a dancer, choreographer, teacher, and coach. I have been reading murder mysteries since I was a young child. This book is well written. There were, that I noticed, only five small typographical errors in the entire book. The story is an easy read with short chapters. Each chapter has a quote at the beginning that is about dance and/or by someone famous in the dance world. Two that I particularly liked were, "Dance is a song of the body. Either of joy or pain." and "A dancer, more than any other human being, dies two deaths". Both were attributed to Martha Graham. I remember her well, having taken classes from her and participated in one of her workshops when I was in college. She was incredible. While reading the story, it was evident that the author was deeply involved in the dance world. She uses perfect descriptions of the dance world regarding ethics, politics, eating habits, warm-ups, social attributes, battling for dance positions/parts and places at the barre, sleep (or the lack of it), pain (mental anguish and physical aches and pains), the attitudes ("The show must go on"), following directives, gossip, changing partners, coffee, and more. It was definitely difficult to put the book down. What about the mystery you ask? Well, that really keeps the reader going, trying to determine who the killer is among so many options and clues. This author will challenge you to some mental gymnastics, while giving you scenes you can envision and characters you can truly enjoy. There are multiple twists and turns that will keep you on your toes throughout the book.

Bravo!
Well done Lori Robbins. Standing ovation and a bouquet of red roses for you!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Melanie | addictedtobooks86 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book in the series, and I have not yet read the first book. Although it can be read as a standalone, I think reading the first book before this one would have been wise in order to get to know the characters and their backstory. The author did do a good job with giving the reader a bit of background, but I think I would have felt more connected and acquainted with the characters had I read the first book in the series first.

In this book we follow ballerina, Leah Siderova, as she stumbles upon the dead body of her ballet company's director, Pavel Baron. It seems that murder has a tendency to find Leah and somehow she is linked to this one. What follows is the determination of Leah as she sets off to find the real killer who is responsible.

This book includes a lot of twists, backstabbing, gossip, and drama (which I always enjoy!) The author's writing sends the reader on a whirlwind race to uncover the truth on who is behind the murder, shining the light on other dancers and staff at the ballet academy who could possibly be behind the murder.

Thrown into the mix of twists and murder is the budding relationship between Leah and the police detective assigned to the case, Detective Jacob Sobol. Together, these two set out to get to the bottom of the murder, and find the real killer.

This was a fun read, not only is it a mystery scattered with some romance, it also gives a lot of detail on the world of ballet dancing, which is pretty fun. I definitely got some Gossip Girl vibes from reading this one, with all of the gossip and backstabbing surrounding the elite world of the ballet academy.

I would definitely recommend this book, although I recommend starting with the first book in the series! I am excited to find out what kind of trouble Leah gets caught up in with the next book in this series!

Thanks to the author for a gifted copy in exchange for an honest review!🤗

[Kathy Koester]

Murder in Second Position is the 2nd book in the series and I enjoyed reading it. I've danced since I was 4 and now own my own dance studio. The author is gives you an inside view of a professional dancer who just happens to stumble on murders and helps solve them with the help of an attractive Det. Although you can read this one without the previous one, I suggest you read both of them.

Ballerina Leah Siderova has risen through the ranks of American Ballet Company through hard work. Along the way she has rivals who are always looking for a way to take her spot at the top. Things are ok, until Leah and a former member of the corps de ballet, (who is now an assistant) stumble on the dead body of company director Pavel Baron. Suddenly thrust into another murder linked to herself, Leah sets out to find the real killer. Along the way we have plot twists with her Mom and Dad, who are divorced and have significant others. There is the usual gossip, backstabbing, ethereal dancers in the company, ready to crawl their way to the top and get rid of anyone in the way. Secretly happy that Leah is back into the spotlight as a possible murder suspect, the author sends the reader in many directions looking at the dancers and staff as having motives to kill Baron.

Leah also has a boyfriend and blossoming relationship with the police Det. The author has us wondering why Leah's Doctor boyfriend hasn't even introduced her to his daughter and when she runs into her boyfriend with his ex at a gala, things don't go well. I think the author is letting us know that the Det. might soon be Leah's #1.

I truly enjoyed reading this book and the author is an extremely talented writer. This book has many plot twists and keeps you guessing until the end. I look forward to Murder in third position!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Rebecca Douglass · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun, well-written read! I really enjoyed the glimpse into the world of ballet, despite not being a dancer (but one of my best friends was...), and it felt real and accurate from what little I know. Leah is a likable main character and an engaging narrator, if not always as sensible as she should be. I did worry about the whole eating disorder thing--dancers really do abuse their bodies in all directions.

They mystery was well constructed, with enough clues to point the way and enough misdirection to keep it interesting. If Leah doesn't always use good sense, she at least always *thinks* she's being safe and careful, and her reasons for not just leaving it all to the police are convincing. The police might not always agree, but she doesn't mess up the evidence so she passes!

There are a lot of characters, and in my usual scatter-brained fashion I had a little trouble at times remembering who is who. I'm honestly not sure if that's the book or my brain, and in the end it was all clear enough. Some of my issues might be because this is book 2 of the series, and there is some history that, while adequately reported, is left tantalizingly vague.

Recommendation:
This is a nice addition to the cozy-mystery shelf, and the series seems worth following up on. Especially if you are interested in the world of dance, check it out!

I was given an electronic ARC of this book as part of a promotional tour. The opinions in this review are my own.

[Gregory Stout · Rating 5 out of 5]

Leah Siderova is a prima ballerina. She is also a prime suspect in the murder of Pavel Baron, the recently-appointed (and roundly disliked) head of New York City’s American Ballet Company (ABC). Unfortunately for Pavel, he barely survives the first few pages of Lori Robbins’s new novel, Murder in the Second Position, the second in the author’s “On Pointe” series of ballet-themed murder mysteries. Before we even meet all the characters, Pavel is found dead at the bottom of a flight of stairs with his brains bashed in by a heavy piece of sculpture, one of the props used in a ballet performance called “Precious Metals.” And, since Leah is herself a suspect, she takes it upon herself to crack the case, which proves challenging in the light of the highly competitive atmosphere of top-flight ballet, where no one seems to trust anyone else, and where Leah herself might very well be the next victim of “The ABC Killer.” With grudging assistance from New York detective Jonah Sobol, Leah’s sometime-romantic interest, she pursues the truth through a dizzying maze of accusations and counter-accusations, until the fast-paced story arrives at a satisfying and altogether unexpected conclusion. Even for readers who have never gotten closer to a first-rate ballet performance than a line-dance at a local roadhouse, Murder in the Second Position will prove to be an engaging and altogether enjoyable read.
--Greg Stout, author of Gideon’s Ghost and Lost Little Girl

[Mark taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.



Murder in the Second Postion is a cozy mystery set in the world of a Ballet company, in New York city. Where dancers will metaphorically kill to get the best roles, hover in this case the murder is for real.

Ballerina Leah Siderova is again thrown into the centre of a murder investigation after finding a body at the bottom of the stairs, in the cozy mystery set in the world of ballet.

What I liked about this novel is that it really takes its setting and puts it at the heart of the story, which as a non dancer really opens my eyes to what a top line Ballet dancer has to go through.

There are a number of scenes in the story where Leah is either in pain because of what she does or how she has to control her diet, to stay at a weight that is acceptable for a dancer.

As for the mystery itself on which this type of novel lives and dies on, there are enough twists and turns to keep the average reader trying to work out who committed the crimes.

While the story is only told through the eyes of the main character, secondary characters seem to be not as well fleshed out as they could be, which to me is always the weakness in this type of narrative,

Having said that, each character has enough depth to not affect the enjoyment of the story.

All this makes Murder in Second Postion by Lori Robbins well worth reading.

[Amy Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Compelling and superb murder mystery

Robbins pens a wondrous story in Murder in Second Position. I have read work from this author before, and I really enjoyed it. This is the second book in the On Pointe Mystery series (and I hope there will be more). I definitely like how it is written, Robbins has a grand writing style, and a high knowledge of dance, particularly ballet. One quote by Olivia, caught my eye from the beginning, and I think it set the tone for what is to come. "Murder, suicide, and the ever-popular death via a broken heart. Those are the best dramatic roles.” She is talking about ballet, and it foreshadows the story. This author has a great imagination and I'm glad it's being shared with stories. It’s one of those embraceable stories. It’s definitely un-put-downable! It is always an honor to read this author's stories. This story captures the reader's attention at chapter 1. It's a great story to follow and try to figure out what will happen next. Masterfully written! Murder in Second Position is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I look forward to reading many more stories by this author.

[Lynn Slaughter · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you enjoy mysteries set in the world of the performing arts, you’ll love Lori Robbins’ MURDER IN SECOND POSITION, the second book in the On Pointe Mystery series featuring ballerina Leah Siderova.

For the second time in less than a year, Leah finds herself in the thick of a homicide investigation when she discovers the body of Pavel Baron, the ballet company’s autocratic new director. Pavel’s nasty assistant Savannah immediately accuses Leah, one of the last people to see Pavel alive, of the crime. Despite Detective Jonah Sobol’s pleas to leave the investigating to him, Leah’s determined to uncover the identity of the real killer. Fortunately, she has a tribe of helpers, including her mystery-writing mother, ex-dancer best friend, the company’s Russian ballet mistress, a wily cleaning lady, and the hilarious ballet-loving Weird Sisters.

Robbins draws upon her background as a professional dancer to offer us an inside look at the rivalries and politics of the ballet world. With fully realized characters and generous dollops of humor, romance, and intrigue, MURDER IN SECOND POSITION is a terrific read.

[Skye Alexander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Few people liked Pavel Baron, director of American Ballet Company, and several had good reasons for wanting him out of the way. When ballerina Leah Siderova discovers him dead at the bottom of a stairway, his head bashed in with a stage prop, she quickly becomes a suspect in his murder. But this smart, plucky, and intrepid dancer isn’t about to stand by and let her reputation get trashed––or to become the next victim. She enlists her sister, mother, and best friend, as well as the elegant Russian ballet mistress and her fearless housekeeper to help track down the killer.

Witty dialogue, a cast of colorful characters, clever plotting, and nonstop intrigue will keep you guessing, laughing, and turning the pages. Murder in Second Position––the second book in Lori Robbins’ On Pointe series––gives readers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at a New York City ballet company, a world of inflated egos, ruthless ambitions, cutthroat competition, drama queens, and mean girls, including those who’ll stop at nothing––not even murder––to achieve their objectives.

[Laurel]

In Murder in the Second Position, Leah Siderova returns in this energetic second installment from writer Lori Robbins, allowing our continued exploration of cutthroat competition in the world of dance. This time out, Leah finds the body of the company director at the bottom of a flight of stairs, and of course, it’s not long until she’s up to her tutu in problems. While Ruth, Miriam, and Eileen, the gambling girls, don’t show up in second novel, their stand-ins, The Weird Sisters, do. These tiny women are still taking ballet classes in their older years, and Leah calls on them to help her catch the killer. To my delight. (Let’s all be that strong!) Then there are funny lines like this: “Her physical power, combined with her benevolent demeanor, made her look like the offspring of a Sherman tank and Glinda the Good Witch.” The family drama—is her mother sleeping with a killer?—Leah’s two possible love interests, and the tension of hoping she’ll eat something and soon, as well as the whodunnit all add up to an entertaining read. I look forward to the next installment.

[D.M. Barr · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't believe it was possible, but Murder in Second Position is even better than the debut novel in the series. You really feel as if you're both part of the ballet company, with all its inherent rivalries and backstabbing, as well as inside the head of Leah Siderova, who finds herself cast as a prime murder suspect almost as frequently as she does a prima ballerina. This time, along with convincing the world of her innocence in the killing of the latest body she stumbles upon, she's up against the frustrating bureaucracy of the management company that's taken over the troupe, as well as torn between her current boyfriend and the alluring detective who helped clear her name the first time around. Again featuring the snarky humor that made Murder in First Position such a winner, this novel is a must read. Can't wait for Position #3!

[Lea Aluie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second book of the "On Pointe Mystery" series was a page-turner! I was hooked from the first chapter. The pacing and built-up suspense were on point! Lori added the perfect amount of murder, mystery, suspense, humor, and romance to make the book an exciting read. I connected well with the characters and that left me wanting more books from this series.

Murder in Second Position places Leah Siderova in yet another tough place, as a prime suspect for the murder of her dance director. Leah tries to stay clear of the investigation to avoid further speculation but her former colleague launches a trolling campaign on her and makes things harder.

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a fun, exciting mystery read.
P.S. This book can be read as a stand-alone.

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It takes a lot for an author to get me out of editor mode, to relax into a story. This author did that very successfully. Hey, it is highly unbelievable that a dancer could solve murder and mayhem mysteries. Dance them, sure, but solve them? The police would just never behave as thes e officers did. The whole thing is wildly in believable, but I was drawn in so completely that I didn't think of the impossibly twisted plot.

Wonderfully talented author, a fantastic novel.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Catherine Siemann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having read the first book in the series, I wondered what more could possibly go wrong for Leah Siderova, principal dancer with the American Ballet Company?

Quite a lot, actually.

Robbins' mystery is clever, quickly paced, and gives us a fascinating glimpse into the world of ballet, from an insider's perspective. Highly recommended!

[Barbara Pronin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Former ballerina Robbins brings her insider's view of the dance world to life in the person of prima ballerina Leah Siderova, whose career on pointe draws her into a maelstrom of jealousy, revenge and a murder for which she is the prime suspect. This is fast read peopled with fascinating characters, biting dialogue, and an ending that begs for more Siderova. Bring it on.

[Cathi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lori Robbins jetés right onto center stage in her latest suspenseful murder mystery. With ballerina Leah Sederova once again in a spotlight of accusation and innuendo, she has to pirouette as fast as she can to solve the case and keep from becoming the next victim.

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an ARC free from BookSirens and this is my voluntary honest review.
* A delightful read for a lazy day!
* Wow! Murder! Humor! Romance! Suspense! Deception! What more could you want?
* Smooth pace! Enjoyable!
* Compelling!
* Suspenseful!
* Well written!
Read and enjoy!

[Judy Murray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Masterful performance! Fascinating mystery centered on a prima ballerina threatened by a cast of caustic members of a New York ballet company. Keeps you breathlessly en pointe right up to its finale. Loved the big city vibe and unique characters. Anxious for an encore!

[NIna Wachsman · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's rare that you like the sequel more than the first book, but in this case I did. The character of Leah Siderova is never more endearing as she is besieged by conspiracies and in this case, her mother. The mother-daughter relationship is so entertaining, it adds seasoning to the suspense.

[Mellie Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic read

If you like a good murder mystery and ballet, with a side of humor, you must read this book. I was hooked from the first page.

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[Nellie Steele · Rating 4 out of 5]

When the director of Leah Siderova’s ballet company is found dead (by Leah herself), she is once again suspected of murder. With a jealous office worker accusing her at every chance, Leah throws herself into the murder investigation to prove her innocence and stop any other murders.

This is the second book in this series. I had not read the first prior to diving into this one, but I had no trouble picking up the threads and following the story. The story is good and the backdrop of the ballet is a unique premise. Both added to the ambiance of the story.

I did not have an easy time liking the characters. The author does a good job of describing many things dance related, but this really makes it hard to like the characters as they are constantly sniping at each other. I know the dance world can be a cutthroat place, but the book really plays this up which lessens the “cozy” feel.

All in all, I found the book an interesting and entertaining read. If you like the ballet or are looking for a mystery with a unique premise, give this one a try.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

CW for this book: lots and lots of dieting talk and discussion of weight and not eating. The book insists it’s part of the ballet world and I believe it, but the choice to mention it on nearly every page was a choice the author made. So skip this one if that’s something that would bother you; it is not possible to avoid it. (I found the talk slightly less intense in the first book.)

Leah is often not very likable, which is of course totally fine and even refreshing. She has some moments of self awareness, but in both books, little character growth. It’s fascinating. It’s very clear why she is the way she is. However, the climax of both of the first two books hinge on her having made improbable friends who are unshakably devoted to her, and it’s a little hard to see WHY. I’d rather more commitment to her character flaws.

That said, I enjoyed this book. I read it in two sittings. Thought it was a pretty good and entertaining murder mystery, and I really enjoyed how steeped in the ballet world it is. I’ll read the third when it comes out.

[Christine F. · Rating 4 out of 5]

📖: Murder in Second Position
✍🏼: Lori Robbins
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️//5

🤔💭: First off, thank you to Lori Robbins for providing a free copy of her book in exchange for our honest review. This is the second book in the On Pointe Mystery series but can definitely be read as a standalone. This is the first time I’ve read a book by this author and I always enjoy a good murder mystery. I really enjoyed the elements of the ballet world that were a part of this story and which provided us an interesting premise. This book kept the reader engaged while we try and figure out who the killer is amongst the group with some different twists along the way! Overall, enjoyable read for sure! 👍🏼

[Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good mystery novel! As a former ballerina, I enjoyed all of the technical detail that was central to the plot (and it was very well done!)

I love the theatrics of the behind the scenes at ABT, but I do think I would have enjoyed this book more if I had read the first novel in the series beforehand! The author did a good job bringing the reader up to speed with this installment but I didn’t feel as connected to the characters.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.