Made to Be Broken, the 2nd book in her Nadia Stafford series, is a great read.
Armstrong writes multi-demensional characters so well that Nadia, the main charactor, a resort owner, and occasional hitwoman becomes someone you relate too and like. You'll end up understanding and having empathy for her moral confusion, the gray areas that make killing evil people sometimes right. You'll want to read the next book to find out more about her and her other hitman friends.
Made to Be Broken's story line is a mystery that unfolds in bits, pieces and bursts that keep you wondering, reading one more chapter to find out what's going on and why.
I enjoyed Made to Be Broken and look forward to Nadia Stafford Book 3.
Armstrong writes multi-demensional characters so well that Nadia, the main charactor, a resort owner, and occasional hitwoman becomes someone you relate too and like. You'll end up understanding and having empathy for her moral confusion, the gray areas that make killing evil people sometimes right. You'll want to read the next book to find out more about her and her other hitman friends.
Made to Be Broken's story line is a mystery that unfolds in bits, pieces and bursts that keep you wondering, reading one more chapter to find out what's going on and why.
I enjoyed Made to Be Broken and look forward to Nadia Stafford Book 3.
Helpful Score: 5
I can see the Nadia Stafford series as a tv show. It falls into the same category as a crime drama like CSI - shot mostly at night, but it also has the action of a spy thriller like Alias or La Femme Nikita. Despite this Armstrong series not being urban fantasy like her Otherworld books, I think it still has Armstrong traits - a smart heroine, a dark but not too dark storyline, plenty of action, plus some romantic elements. It's one of my favorite series out right now.
I have a lot of the same comments as with the first book as this one. The characterization stays consistent between the books. Nadia is very smart and good at what she does, but because she's "the strong silent type", she can be a bit oblivious about relationships. The love triangle I thought there were hints of in book 1 begins to take shape in book 2. But of course, Nadia being dense doesn't really see it. So this has romantic elements because of it.
I have a lot of the same comments as with the first book as this one. The characterization stays consistent between the books. Nadia is very smart and good at what she does, but because she's "the strong silent type", she can be a bit oblivious about relationships. The love triangle I thought there were hints of in book 1 begins to take shape in book 2. But of course, Nadia being dense doesn't really see it. So this has romantic elements because of it.
Helpful Score: 1
I love anything that Kelley Armstrong writes! I really like this series though. I think the main character is unique. I love that she's a strong female character. Lots of interesting character flaws and background.
This book is the sequel to EXIT STRATEGY, the first book about Nadia Stafford, a part-time Mafia hit man... er... hit woman.
From back cover: Nadia Stafford isn't your typical nature lodge owner. An ex-cop with a legal code all her own, she's known only as "Dee" to her current employers: a New York crime family who pays her handsomely to bump off traitors. But when Nadia discovers that a troubled teenage employee and her baby have vanished in the Canadian woods, the memory of a past loss comes back with a vengeance, and her old instincts go into overdrive.
With her enigmatic mentor, Jack, covering her back, Nadia unearths sinister clues that point to an increasingly darker and deadlier mystery. Now, with her obsession over the case deepening, the only way Nadia can right the wrongs of the present is to face her own painful ghosts--and either bury them for good, or die trying. Because in her book, everyone deserves a chance. And everyone deserves justice.
From back cover: Nadia Stafford isn't your typical nature lodge owner. An ex-cop with a legal code all her own, she's known only as "Dee" to her current employers: a New York crime family who pays her handsomely to bump off traitors. But when Nadia discovers that a troubled teenage employee and her baby have vanished in the Canadian woods, the memory of a past loss comes back with a vengeance, and her old instincts go into overdrive.
With her enigmatic mentor, Jack, covering her back, Nadia unearths sinister clues that point to an increasingly darker and deadlier mystery. Now, with her obsession over the case deepening, the only way Nadia can right the wrongs of the present is to face her own painful ghosts--and either bury them for good, or die trying. Because in her book, everyone deserves a chance. And everyone deserves justice.
I became a fan of Kelley Armstrong's books when my sister picked up Bitten and Stolen because they dealt with werewolves and the paranormal. I continue to love the Women of the Otherworld Series and can't wait for each new title. So when I saw that she was starting a new series that wasn't paranormal I was a little leery and worried that it wouldn't be any good, but I read the first couple chapters on her website and decided to give it a try. I really enjoyed the book and was thrilled when the second one came out.
This book continues Nadia Stafford's story. The idea of a female ex-cop hit-man sounds like an un-plausible storyline, but Ms. Armstrong makes the character both sympathetic and entirely riveting. Her characters come to life and the dialogue and action keep you on the edge of your seat.
This, the second book in the series, continues to keep you glued to the plot and quickly turning pages to find out what is going to happen next. I can honestly see these books being made into great action suspense movies. If you like a good anti-hero and vivid characters, this is a great series to read.
This book continues Nadia Stafford's story. The idea of a female ex-cop hit-man sounds like an un-plausible storyline, but Ms. Armstrong makes the character both sympathetic and entirely riveting. Her characters come to life and the dialogue and action keep you on the edge of your seat.
This, the second book in the series, continues to keep you glued to the plot and quickly turning pages to find out what is going to happen next. I can honestly see these books being made into great action suspense movies. If you like a good anti-hero and vivid characters, this is a great series to read.
Robin M. (robinmy) -
Lodge owner Nadia Stafford gave teenager Sammi Ernst a job when nobody else would. Nadia hired her clean rooms at the lodge and let her bring her three-month-old baby to work with her. One day Sammi just didn't show up for work. People around town say that she took the baby and left. Nadia isn't buying it. She had just given Sammi the extra hours at the lodge that she requested. Nadia is an ex-cop who now runs the lodge and does contract killing on the side. When the local police are no help, she decides to dig deeper and find Sammi for herself. With the help of her mentor, Jack, they discover what happened to Sammi and her daughter, Destiny.
This is the second book in the Nadia Stafford series. It picks up several months after the last book. Nadia and Jack get help from Quinn, another hitman with ties to the Federal Government. I thought the investigation was interesting. The characters are well developed and you come to see why Nadia would choose to be a hitman for the mob. As with the last book, I wanted to smack Jack for not telling Nadia how he feels about her. I also thought Nadia needed a smack for being so oblivious about his feelings for her.
I had a hard time putting this book down. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. My rating: 4.5 Stars.
This is the second book in the Nadia Stafford series. It picks up several months after the last book. Nadia and Jack get help from Quinn, another hitman with ties to the Federal Government. I thought the investigation was interesting. The characters are well developed and you come to see why Nadia would choose to be a hitman for the mob. As with the last book, I wanted to smack Jack for not telling Nadia how he feels about her. I also thought Nadia needed a smack for being so oblivious about his feelings for her.
I had a hard time putting this book down. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. My rating: 4.5 Stars.
Karissa E. (ophelia99) reviewed Made to Be Broken (Nadia Stafford, Bk 2) on + 2527 more book reviews
This is the 2nd book in the Nadia Stafford trilogy. I didn't enjoy this book quite as much as the first book in this series; I thought the pace was a lot slower and didn't enjoy the mystery as much. However, it was still a very readable and engaging book.
In this book a young teen mother who has been helping Nadia at the lodge disappears. Everyone in town assumes that she ran away, but Nadia suspects a more sinister plot. It's up to Nadia to figure out what really happened to this poor teen.
The mystery in this book was a lot more personal. Nadia takes on this case because of personal interest and because of events relating to Amy; her childhood friend who was murdered.
I felt like this plot was a bit too convoluted and drawn out for the mystery presented here, I also felt like the pacing was slow at points. That being said I still really enjoy Nadia, Jack, Evelyn and all the characters we meet in the first book. This series continues to be engaging, and the psychology of the characters is interesting.
Overall this is a great continuation of this series. I really enjoyed it, I plan on reading the final book and finishing up the series. I would recommend to those who enjoy murder mystery/thriller types of books with complex characters.
In this book a young teen mother who has been helping Nadia at the lodge disappears. Everyone in town assumes that she ran away, but Nadia suspects a more sinister plot. It's up to Nadia to figure out what really happened to this poor teen.
The mystery in this book was a lot more personal. Nadia takes on this case because of personal interest and because of events relating to Amy; her childhood friend who was murdered.
I felt like this plot was a bit too convoluted and drawn out for the mystery presented here, I also felt like the pacing was slow at points. That being said I still really enjoy Nadia, Jack, Evelyn and all the characters we meet in the first book. This series continues to be engaging, and the psychology of the characters is interesting.
Overall this is a great continuation of this series. I really enjoyed it, I plan on reading the final book and finishing up the series. I would recommend to those who enjoy murder mystery/thriller types of books with complex characters.
