pickThis was great fun — a real caper, with engaging characters, lots of witty humour, and a nicely complex plot. I did figure out the twist but it didn‘t spoil my enjoyment in particular. I loved Billie‘s voice, and each lady had her own personality that gave the story depth and shape. The “menopaws” app just killed me😂 Flipping over to the sequel! And I LOVE the cover.
pickBooks about assassins doing what assassins do shouldn‘t be this fun or entertaining but Isaka‘s gift is making you care about them as characters—or at least definitely pick a favorite that you root for & who you hope will survive. As in Isaka‘s other books, the body count is high, the laughter more frequent than it probably should be, & the pace frenetic leaving characters very little time to make life & death choices. Very entertaining read.
Next up. Isaka‘s books never disappoint so I‘m anticipating another entertaining read. 🤞
pickA soft pick, but still a fun ride. I enjoy the concept of assassins (not serial killers) going through a 12 step program to help them stop killing as a lifestyle. It does add a dangerous element to the step where you make amends since most of those people have vowed to kill you.
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pickThis was by far the best book of the series! Even a tiny bit better than Bullet Train. The other books only play a small part here, so if you've read BT, you can go ahead and read this one. Seriously, I loved it. Once again, we're reading about murderers, and keep on thinking “Well, they're actually quite nice“. Because they somehow are. I loved Koko-san and Soda and of course Nanao. And Blanket and Pillow. See what I mean?!
pickOn audio. Once again I put a hold on a book because the cool kids were reading it and I wasn‘t wrong to so
It‘s nice to read about women your own age being fierce and giving no fucks
I can‘t wait for the next instalment
How did we live without audiobooks ?! This book features 4 60 year olds who are retired from being assassins and while on a cruise treated like doddering old fools while I, a 60 year old, shovelled all this dirt 🤬
pickFour post-menopausal assassins on the brink of retirement? Say less - a fun and imaginative premise! These characters kick ass—and are funny, fierce, and full of history. The pacing is quick, but oddly, I still found myself bored at times. The execution just didn‘t match the promise of the premise. Still, if you love strong female leads & spy-style thrillers, it's worth picking up. I listened to this one on audio. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ❤️📚🎧
