Power Exchange

2.5 stars

This book had so much potential, but turned out to be a disappointment. I really liked Gavin and Ben until they became oblivious fools. I'm not fond of unintelligent characters, but it's even worse when they're supposed to be smart then don't live up to that description. Gavin is a completely incompetent detective who misses so many opportunities to find the murderer or prevent future victims from making themselves vulnerable. Ben is supposed to be great at reading people, yet he can't see the glaringly obvious right in front of him. It's never a good sign when you're too angry about the characters' stupidity to worry for their well-being when the shit goes down.

I was also annoyed with the too convenient plot point with Gavin's wife that allowed him to pursue his new lifestyle guilt-free. Life is never that simple so that whole scenario felt too contrived for me to take seriously.

I'd planned to read the next book after this one, but now I'm not sure I want to. I'll consider it if someone can assure me that Gavin and Ben grow some brain cells between the 2 books.