“Together the foursome embark on a wild ride across the globe on the double mission of rooting out the Museum’s mole and hunting down the gangster and her assassin. But their nemesis is unlike any they’ve faced before, and it will take all their experience and a whole lot of luck to get out of this mission alive.”
Kills Well with Others, Deanna Raybourn
I was obsessed with the first book in this series, Killers of a Certain Age, and was so excited to receive an advanced copy of the second book. And it did not disappoint! It’s full of strong, sassy female characters, scenes packed with action and suspense, and sweet moments of sisterly love. There’s also hackers, other assassins, Nazi art thieves, Russian gangsters, professional nannies, two cats, and a chicken!!
I love Raybourn’s writing style, and her character development. The story bounces back and forth between the womens’ jobs in the 80s and 90s and their current job. The storylines are interconnected, and it’s fascinating to experience their teamwork and skills as the group completes each mission. I also really like that the main mission for their organization is tracking down art stolen by Nazis in WWII, which adds a different nuance to the story that most spy thrillers don’t have.
This is the best version of a spy story for me. James Bond is annoying because he just stoically kills bad guys and seduces women. These four women spend the whole job bickering, shopping, commenting, disguising, arguing, and teasing, and it makes me so happy. Their vivid personalities and lifelong friendship comes alive on the page, and I have so much fun spending time with them!
Thanks to Berkley for the free book and Netgalley for the free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!
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