Natasha R. (yukinakid) - , reviewed on 4/5/2011 + 42 more book reviews

Definitely dark, but somehow not as twisted as "White Cat". Cassel is a likable bad/good guy and the book is fairly compelling. It just didn't have the air of mystery to it that the first book had. I wasn't overly concerned about this "Red Glove" killer nor was I really into the whole "rights for workers" thing. I did like the tidbits of information Cass found out along the way. But they were more interesting and not mind blowing.

The story moved at a pretty good pace, but it never clicked with me. White Cat never clicked with me either, but it kept me wanting to know more. In both cases the world seems surreal, like it's made from plastic and is all shiny like glaze. Like I was watching from through a really hazy piece of glass. I also feel that Lila was... flat. She had some great aspects of her personality, like how wicked she was despite being worked from the last book, but I felt the other parts of her were left as a gaping hole. Like something was missing.

I just felt too many things were stretched fairly thin to me. The characters a little too strained, the story just a bit too off. But it was a good read nonetheless. Just don't be too put out that you might not connect with the story.

The cons were very well researched. Throughout the book, I wondered if Black herself was a con artist! It was great. I like con artists because they are so flawed and she really had that going for her. Kudos to you, Mrs. Black, for doing such thorough homework. If you have read White Cat, do pick this one up, even if it's just for the sake of knowing a little more. Just don't expect it to be the most real and awesome thing you've ever read, because it might not be.

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