Glory in Death

This was a quick listen and overall I enjoyed it. TW: There were unexpected references to child abuse and rape. Even though it's a futuristic story, you can tell it was written in the 90s.

3 stars for Nadine who I LOVED! I hope we continue to see her and she maybe gets her own love story.

Because I am a huge grouch i was NOT charmed by Rourke. Also their relationship is moving very fast. I am unimpressed by him throwing money at her and then bossing her around but I do always appreciate hero who show up with food. So he's not all bad.

I'll give this series one more book before i decide to go full steam or just stop.

4.5 stars

I started this series last month because the ladies from Under The Covers Book Blog and PNR Book Lovers Review announced that they were going to be hosting a readalong for this series this year called the #indeathreadalong. I decided to give it a shot because I wanted to try something I wouldn't normally pick up on my own and I am so glad I did.

I read and reviewed Naked in Death last month which is the first book in this very long series and I was immediately sucked in. I couldn't wait to start book 2 and I have to say it didn't disappoint.
Now that I know this series is set in the future I wasn't thrown off by any of it and I was actually impressed with some of the things that were possible.

I'm still loving the characters just as much and their romance. I do have to say that I feel like things have moved extremely fast. I mean we're in book 2 and there's already talk of marriage. Considering this series is 50 books long at the moment I figured this would be a slow build up with the romance. At least more than 2 books worth. I'm not saying I hate it because I am definitely loving the romance I just kind wish it would slow down some.

I am still annoyed that Eve is referred to as sir. I know it's such a small thing but it drives me crazy every time someone says yes sir. I wish I knew why this is a thing? Maybe if there was an explanation it wouldn't bother me so much. Although I'm sure it would still bother me. She is only referred to as sir from people she out ranks I think. Can someone tell me why?

I also knew who the killer was pretty early on. I wavered back and forth at points thinking maybe I had it wrong but I always came back to this person and I was right. I'm torn between being happy that I for once knew who the killer was and wishing that I wouldn't have been able to figure it out. Even though I was able to guess the killer that by no means took away my enjoyment of this book.

Overall I am still fully hooked and can't wait to pick up the third book in this series to see what is next for Eve and Roarke.

I am really starting to enjoy this series. While I was still hesitant about Roarke and Eve in the first novel, seeing them have an actual argument and working through a fight made me so happy. It was at this point I totally got behind them.
I found the mystery to be quite entertaining, but kinda of guessed the killer from the get-go, but dismissed it....

Finally got to meet Peabody who I found charming and Summerset is definitely growing on me.

Re-reading the series. Still so very good.

I really am about a 3.5 stars on this book, but with that not a option it was more or a 4 star (than 3 star book).

This book had me a little longer than the last one. It took me til the second murder to figure out ‘who done it.' It was definitely a fun read and I enjoyed the interplay between the characters. I will be reading more of these books in the future.

Eve was still kiss ass. Roarke came across less creepy. It was an easy, fluff type of read. Again future world was the backdrop. Murder still is piloted by the same motives. I was disappointed to find when I was close to the end I all ready knew who the murder was from the beginning. I lost interest in the chase. But writing was good. The POV change was much more clear in this installment.

This book is pretty much the same as the first (with a little bit less violence), if you liked the first book you will probably like this one. The characters don't see a lot of growth and the mystery is fairly similar to the first.

The main appeal of these books is the development of the main character, Eve Dallas. She is compelling and likable - but not too likable! Of the two JD Robbs I've read thus far, the mystery is very obvious. But I like them. I'll keep reading them.