This book has all the elements of a good thriller. There is plenty of suspense and twists to keep you wondering what will happen next. It also has the makings of a good mystery. There is a puzzle here to solve and you will only get one piece at a time. I enjoyed this as I like to try to uncover the mystery before it has been revealed.
The romance in this book was my least favorite element. I am not a fan of heavy inner dialogue to explain romance. Also, the romance seemed very childish. Maybe I am missing context from an earlier book, but it really seems like a teenage romance and not an adult one. What I mean is that feelings are high without knowing each other and communication is low. Think Romeo and Juliet without the tragedy. It just doesn't seem likely for two mature adults.
My favorite element of this book is the melding of thriller and mystery. A missing manuscript that main character, Ivy must retrieve is very much so classic mystery. The suspense in this book makes it a clear thriller. Making Ivy a retired FBI agent was also a very smart move. It adds to the uniqueness of this book.
I enjoyed reading this book but wish I would have read them in order. This book is fine as a stand-alone, but I think I would enjoy the whole series even more. I received this book from Revell in exchange for this honest review.
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