All She Fears by Molly Black - Book Review
Release: December 2, 2024
Format: Kindle
Publisher: Molly Black
Source: GoodReads
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Synopsis: When a celebrity is found murdered, the FBI turns to Jade Savage, female bodyguard to the stars, pairing up to use her insight to navigate the world of the famous—and stop a serial killer before he strikes again.When a famous woman falls victim to a rare poison, bodyguard Jade Savage finds herself thrust into the dark world of high-profile murder. The pressure mounts with each death as Jade races against time to catch the killer before it’s too late.
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About the Author Molly Black : Bestselling author Molly Black is author of the MAYA GRAY FBI suspense thriller series, comprising nine books (and counting); of the RYLIE WOLF FBI suspense thriller series, comprising six books; of the TAYLOR SAGE FBI suspense thriller series, comprising eight books; of the KATIE WINTER FBI suspense thriller series, comprising eleven books (and counting); of the RUBY HUNTER FBI suspense thriller series, comprising five books (and counting), and of the CAITLIN DARE FBI suspense thriller series, comprising five books (and counting).
An avid reader and lifelong fan of the mystery and thriller genres, Molly loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.mollyblackauthor.com to learn more and stay in touch.
A Decent Crime Thriller with an Intriguing Premise
Molly Black delivers a fairly enjoyable crime thriller in All She Fears that, despite its flaws, exceeded my expectations. Having come across several negative reviews online, I honestly don't understand all the hate this book is receiving. I ended up reading it in one sitting, and while it may not be groundbreaking, it certainly has enough to keep you entertained.
What Works:
The premise is quite intriguing: a serial killer randomly targets high-profile celebrities, who all seem to share one common link. I liked how the mystery gradually unfolds as Jade attempts to piece together the clues and uncover the person responsible. Jade makes for a decent lead, and I enjoyed following her investigation.Her relationship with Connor is another aspect I appreciated. Their initial interactions aren't particularly smooth, but watching them gradually become more comfortable with each other as they work towards solving the case was enjoyable. Their evolving dynamic adds a nice personal element to the investigation without completely overshadowing the mystery.The author also introduces an intriguing development towards the end that serves as a teaser for what's to come in the series. While I haven't committed to reading the next instalment just yet, it certainly left me curious enough to consider picking it up.
What Falls Short:
My biggest issue was the lack of clarity surrounding the killer's execution of the crimes. Although the motives and the significance of the ghost orchid are explained, I felt the author could have provided more detail about how the murders were actually carried out, for example how the killer managed to avoid surveillance cameras. These unanswered questions left me wanting a more convincing explanation.Moreover, the climax is decent, but fairly predictable if you're a seasoned crime-thriller reader. The pacing is also a little slow at times, although there is generally something happening in each chapter to keep the story moving.
Verdict:
All She Fears is a decent, entertaining crime thriller with an interesting premise, a likable protagonist, and an enjoyable partnership. While the execution could have been stronger, I had a good time reading it and may continue with the series.
Perfect for:
Readers who enjoy straightforward crime thrillers, serial-killer mysteries, and investigative protagonists.
All She Fears
by Molly Black
Synopsis
"When a celebrity is found murdered, the FBI turns to Jade Savage, female bodyguard to the stars, pairing up to use her insight to navigate the world of the famous—and stop a serial killer before he strikes again.When a famous woman falls victim to a rare poison, bodyguard Jade Savage finds herself thrust into the dark world of high-profile murder. The pressure mounts with each death as Jade races against time to catch the killer before it’s too late."
Release
December 2, 2024
Format
Kindle
Publisher
Molly Black
Source
GoodReads
About the Author
Molly Black
Bestselling author Molly Black is author of the MAYA GRAY FBI suspense thriller series, comprising nine books (and counting); of the RYLIE WOLF FBI suspense thriller series, comprising six books; of the TAYLOR SAGE FBI suspense thriller series, comprising eight books; of the KATIE WINTER FBI suspense thriller series, comprising eleven books (and counting); of the RUBY HUNTER FBI suspense thriller series, comprising five books (and counting), and of the CAITLIN DARE FBI suspense thriller series, comprising five books (and counting).
An avid reader and lifelong fan of the mystery and thriller genres, Molly loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.mollyblackauthor.com to learn more and stay in touch.
My Review
A Decent Crime Thriller with an Intriguing Premise
Molly Black delivers a fairly enjoyable crime thriller in All She Fears that, despite its flaws, exceeded my expectations. Having come across several negative reviews online, I honestly don’t understand all the hate this book is receiving. I ended up reading it in one sitting, and while it may not be groundbreaking, it certainly has enough to keep you entertained.
What Works:
The premise is quite intriguing: a serial killer randomly targets high-profile celebrities, who all seem to share one common link. I liked how the mystery gradually unfolds as Jade attempts to piece together the clues and uncover the person responsible. Jade makes for a decent lead, and I enjoyed following her investigation.
Her relationship with Connor is another aspect I appreciated. Their initial interactions aren’t particularly smooth, but watching them gradually become more comfortable with each other as they work towards solving the case was enjoyable. Their evolving dynamic adds a nice personal element to the investigation without completely overshadowing the mystery.
The author also introduces an intriguing development towards the end that serves as a teaser for what’s to come in the series. While I haven’t committed to reading the next instalment just yet, it certainly left me curious enough to consider picking it up.
What Falls Short:
My biggest issue was the lack of clarity surrounding the killer’s execution of the crimes. Although the motives and the significance of the ghost orchid are explained, I felt the author could have provided more detail about how the murders were actually carried out, for example how the killer managed to avoid surveillance cameras. These unanswered questions left me wanting a more convincing explanation.
Moreover, the climax is decent, but fairly predictable if you’re a seasoned crime-thriller reader. The pacing is also a little slow at times, although there is generally something happening in each chapter to keep the story moving.
Verdict:
All She Fears is a decent, entertaining crime thriller with an interesting premise, a likable protagonist, and an enjoyable partnership. While the execution could have been stronger, I had a good time reading it and may continue with the series.
Perfect for:
Readers who enjoy straightforward crime thrillers, serial-killer mysteries, and investigative protagonists.
