I was super engrossed in this one from the start! it gave me designated survivor vibes with the government conspiracy and race again time to stop it!

however, it got progressively slower and more boring as the plot continued. instead of intensity, the storyline was repetitive and predictable 🤷🏼‍♀️ and maybe that’s because I’ve read so many thriller books and watched so many spy movies…

BUT, other than gina (who was the backbone of this entire story), I would have liked to see more likable characters. I didn’t feel invested in them at all, and the ones that I felt a pull to (like danny) were quickly shoved to the side and never mentioned again. 

this book could definitely have used some editing when it came to the details of the science and technology, making the dialogue seem more “telling” rather than “showing” 

thank you to minotaur books for sending me an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review! this one’s out in february! 

rating: 2.5 stars
wine pairing: napa valley merlot