Review: Spook Street by Mick Herron

This is another book in the Jackson Lamb series that does not disappoint! I was lucky enough to recently read all 4 of the series via netgalley, until I spotted it on there I had never even heard of the series. I’m so glad that I’ve found it. I have loved each book more than the last and I think it’s due to the fantastic characters that the author has developed, especially reading them back to back... I’ve grown to really like them. 

Spook street is another fast paced read which really kept me on my toes again, I even gasped out loud at one scene near the beginning as I couldn’t believe what had happened... only to realise as ever... it’s one of those twists! And I’m this books the twists just kept coming... there was one that I was so annoyed at myself for not guessing it before it was revealed... I’m usually way ahead!! Not with these books though, even having read the previous 3, I don’t seem to be able to predict what’s going to happen next! 

I can’t wait to read number 5!

Review: Real Tigers by Mick Herron

Another great read from Mr Herron! My fantastic Slow Horses are back with yet more dramas and crimes to solve. 

I think what I really enjoy about this series is the fact that the books keep me guessing as it’s never clear from the outset how it’s going to end. There’s so many twists and turns in them that it keeps me on my toes, but it’s not too confusing so I don’t lose track of what’s going on. 

This book see’s one of Lamb’s ‘Joes’ kidnapped and faced with choosing which of her fellow ‘Slow Horses’ she’d trust with her life...... a tough choice since they are all MI5 ‘rejects’. 

Brilliant storyline and it was great to see the newer characters developing more and delving deeper into our regular Slow Horses lives. 

Review: Dead Lions by Mick Herron

This is the second book in the ‘slow horse’ series and it was great to be back reading about the characters again, I’ve grown quite fond of them! 

Another great storyline which was action packed and had lots going on. There was a twist with a character which has disappointed me as I was hoping to see what happened next but clearly it’s not meant to be. 

I’m a fan of Mick Herrons writing style as it’s a fast paced read and I have a couple of laugh out loud moments usually courtesy of the main character Jackson Lamb.

Review: The Pact by SE Lynes

I really enjoyed this book, it was fast paced and easy to read... I couldn’t read it quick enough. 

I loved the triangle of female main characters who had a different dynamic between each pair within. 

The book is written from each persons perspective so you do need to pay attention to who’s chapter your reading. Although the chapters flicked between perspectives and different times, I found it easy enough to keep track of what was going on. 

There were twists and turns that I thought I’d worked out but never had fully which I really enjoyed. The one twist that still has me puzzled is the one at the end!!!

I’d definitely recommend this book as a must read.

Review: Slow Horses by Mick Herron

I’ve only just discovered this series by Mick Herron..... I’m wondering where I’ve been!! 

Slow horses are MI5’s ‘rejects’ that aren’t good enough to remain in the main squad but are unable to be fired due to different reasons. Whilst they may be rejects in MI5’s eyes they are still very talented and capable individuals.... given the opportunity to work together actually having a case to work.. they show they are a formidable team.

I loved getting to know the characters that appear in this book, there is a great balance between storyline & character background so that you feel like you are bonding with the ‘Slow Horses’. It’s a fast paced book and the storyline isn’t one that you can work out straightaway from the beginning. 

Great read and I cannot wait to read more from this series... luckily for me I was behind on discovering it so I can read #2 straightaway.