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This is a solid start to a “new” detective series (six books now in total published to date). IQ is a young Black man in Long Beach, CA who solves crime for the poor and the helpless. But occasionally he has to take on a paying gig. In this one, he and his would-be partner, the mouthy Dodson, help a local rapper who‘s the target of a hit man. Definitely to be developed for film or TV. The mystery is secondary to the characters and sense of place.

My September pick for #12Booksof2023

I picked this up based on an audiobook narrator recommendation, and am I glad I did! IQ is a “detective” for those that are overlooked and underserved. Usually his payment is in kind, baked goods or services or something… But once in a while he needs a paying customer, so he takes on the case of a local rapper who someone is trying to kill.

This is more than a mystery, it is about living one‘s best life in difficult circumstances. ⬇️

This was an excellent start to this series. A smart black man in LA takes on cases from the neighbors and helps them solve mysteries. 4.5 Stars.

Solid mystery, great characters, will definitely read the sequel!

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I‘m loving this book so far! It‘s a re-imagining of Sherlock Homes. Isaiah Quintan (IQ) is Black man who is possibly on the autism spectrum. After a traumatic experience as a teen, he takes on cases to help people, but also to pay his bills (he lives in the projects in California.) I‘m only a few chapters in, but MAN. Powerful stuff from the very beginning.🔎🔬🕵🏻‍♂️

Book Outlet #bookhaul came in :) Santa told me to go ahead and splurge, I‘ve been a good girl this year! What should I read first?

So good!!!

Fresh bedtime reading.

What a debut rock star this joe ide. So well written I truly felt I was living the words my eyes were reading. I flew through all four and left me wanting more!!

While I suppose the story came full circle to an extent, the writing was pretty horrible and the plot felt all over the place. It didn‘t seem like there was an idea for an ending, and that Ide wrapped everything up without giving it a second thought. Additionally, something about a non-black person continuously using the N word in his writing doesn‘t sit well with me. Don‘t waste your time with this book.

98 pages into this book and not really enjoying the writing style of Joe Ide.. feels like I‘m missing something?? Not a fan of the way he sets up chapters that are from multiple perspectives and times of day. Hoping the book itself gets better, but am having doubts so far

“It‘s Murphy‘s other law. Anything that involves a teenager will be a goddamn horror show.“
Seems like a modern Sherlock Holmes. Loved this one, and can‘t wait to read more of the series.

3.75/5 ⭐️ I like mysteries, and the whodunnit part of this was well done. I think the setting and language made it hard for me to really enjoy this. I might give the next in the series a go, someday.

IQ notices things, puts puzzle pieces together in his mind. Mystery Is told in present day, flashbacks tell of his complicated relationship with Dodson and questionable choices made.

This is marketed as a kind of “Sherlock Holmes in the hood” mystery - with Isaiah Quintabe as IQ, a super smart unofficial investigator and problem solver - but what I really loved was Isaiah‘s backstory and the complicated, messed up relationship between the main characters. I wished Ide spent more time in Isaiah‘s head and we didn‘t get quite as many other POVs but that‘s a mere quibble. Really good page turner!

4th book down for #24B42020 #readathon

This isn't your average detective story/ mystery. The author did a great job of taking us back into off-the-books detective Isaiah Quintabe's past to explain where he was coming from, while still keeping up with the suspense of the present. I'm interested in reading further into this story line to see where this hero takes us.

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A new private detective series - enjoy how the relationships are developing between the main characters...all brought together by circumstances they can‘t control in spite of no true trust between them. That may come in future books though...in the meantime it is fun to watch the gang operate.

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Isaiah Quintabe (known to his friends as IQ) is a unique detective character. He doesn‘t have a Ph.D. like Alex Cross. Or a PI‘s license like Kinsey Millhone. He‘s just a guy who dropped out of high school because he had to pay the bills. Isaiah is an Everyman character who feels universal, if you don‘t count his gigantic intellect and reasoning skills. Strong 3.0

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Such a page turner! Have you watched the Denzel Washington movie 'The Equalizer'? The character of Isaiah reminds me of Denzel's character. Smart as hell, quiet, super observant, and out to bring down the bad guys.
I'm having a hard time putting this one down and getting anything accomplished. (I've heard the audiobook version is really good as well in case you are looking for one!)
#recommendread #blameitonlitsy

My new audiobook listen as of today. Already like it a lot! #letterI #litsyatoz

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I wasn't sure what to expect, but, overall, I liked it. Good character development. I'll probably try the second in the series. [Trigger warning: There is violence toward humans and animals.]

Starting this one. I‘ve heard good things but I‘m a little weary so far. Maybe it‘s just me but even though the writer is a POC he‘s not black so I kinda feel he‘s using another culture he might not know all the intricacies to-also a character used the N-word and I was like “oh no I don‘t know bout that” 🤦🏽‍♀️

This was a different kinda of mystery. Isaiah Quintana, better known as IQ, lives in East Long Beach and usually accepts a live chicken and an arroz con pollo recipe and the like as payments for helping out people but now he needs cash to help out a friend. Through a person from his past, Dodson, he picks up a case trying to figure out who‘s trying kill a rapper. This book was full of interesting characters who all had backstory. I was hooked.

I love when an author develops the characters slowly and drops jewels that make me just adore them. IQ pulled my heart strings HARD! I like mysteries and thrillers and this book was so unique and different from others in its genre. Definitely looking forward to reading the next in the series. #MountTBR

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I love when an author gives you the full back story for a character and I can‘t wait to read the other novels in this series. Isaiah Quintana is a fascinating character. Ide‘s East LA is great setting.

If you‘ve loved Walter Mosley, you‘ll love Ide. If you haven‘t read Mosley, read him next (or first)

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Nothing quite like coming home from an almost 12 hour shift to a new book on Libby and warm, cuddly fuzzballs.

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I‘ve heard rave reviews from multiple places, and I really tried to get into it, but this just wasn‘t for me. Way too much crass language, and I couldn‘t deal with the dog fighting / cruelty.

Audible sale alert. Tons of previous Daily Deals are priced low. I really used restraint to only pick four!

#iregretnothing #proudofmyself #audiobookhaul #damnyouaudible

Not very compelling at first so I felt like I missed some beginning details.

YASSSSS! I loved this #audiobook !! The narration is spot on and the character, IQ, is fabulous!!! I can‘t wait to pick up the next two in the series. 🙌🏼💯

Taking a break to read! Really enjoying this one so far.

Hmm. It was fine. When I read a little about the author, a big Sherlock Holmes fan, his effort to create a duo like the classic detective & his sidekick seemed overt to the point I couldn‘t enjoy waiting for whatever dire situation they'd end up in.

IQ is a somewhat interesting character but the constant push and pull between the chapters from the past and the present became tedious. I didn't care much whether anyone died or anything was solved.

This was a really fast paced and entertaining book with a Ray Donovan vibe. I really liked the writing and the plot. It was exciting and a quick read.

My reading buddy this morning 😻 #catsoflitsy

Good book! Character development was great and the narrator was nearly perfect. I will definitely look forward to reading other books in the series.

I tried to read this a while back and couldn‘t get into it, but I‘m trying again on audio and completely sucked in. I really like the narrator!

Book: “IQ” - Joe Ide
Author: Greg Iles
Movie: Independence Day
Food: Iced Coffee 🥤🥤🥤🥤

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A fast paced book, a quick read and keeps you engaged, what more can you ask for from a mystery novel. One think I really liked about it is the character development especially of the protagonist. You can understand why he is doing what he is doing, his loss, his vulnerabilities. Would definitely recommend to anyone as a good vacation read.

It‘s 920 and the kids are still asleep...but that‘s because they were up several times in the early morning (2 something, 3 something) which of course meant that their chatting woke me up! So I‘m trying to make the most of the morning by reading and working on the ripple blanket.

Started a new book yesterday!

Audiobooks are magical

This was fast and entertaining. There is a lot of street language and use of the “N” word in the beginning but it takes place in Los Angeles and the main characters are young black guys so 🤷🏽‍♀️. I will definitely read the next one.

#bookhaul

I feel blue. No idea why. A little bit of a book hangover maybe? IQ was great! I‘ll miss Isaiah, but only until next week when I buy the next in the series. No need to fret, there are 2 more Joe Ide IQ books already out. MEANWHILE... Big Steve will help me to RELAX!!! (Ren & Stimpy reference). Reading outside this late afternoon, but a breeze kicked up, so I threw my robe on over my shorts until dinner time. 🌤🌬🍷📚

Reading poolside...😂😂😂