Intense, Violent Thriller, But Mind the TriggersThis is a very violent thriller featuring non-stop action, even though it is a dual-timeline story going back and forth between the protagonist’s past and her evolving present。 Oftentimes, that slows down the pace of a book (not good in thrillers) or creates confusion。 Fortunately, this debut author is able to keep the pace thrumming despite switching back and forth。 For me, she did so because she presented Nena/Echo as a complex killer from the ve Intense, Violent Thriller, But Mind the TriggersThis is a very violent thriller featuring non-stop action, even though it is a dual-timeline story going back and forth between the protagonist’s past and her evolving present。 Oftentimes, that slows down the pace of a book (not good in thrillers) or creates confusion。 Fortunately, this debut author is able to keep the pace thrumming despite switching back and forth。 For me, she did so because she presented Nena/Echo as a complex killer from the very first scenes。 The dual timelines take place in the protagonist's childhood (told in the first person present) and her adult present (told in the third person past)。 The scenes from her childhood make us better understand how she came to be the way she is and why triggering events at the start of the book cause her to ponder her motivations and ultimately change。The only issue I have with the book is I think the book description should have listed the multiple triggers of this book。 While I appreciate that the author has put them at the front of the book, people don't always read a preview before diving in, especially for something like First Reads or other times where they just might choose a book simply by genre or hype。 So, for the reader who might not see the author's note before choosing the book, I'll list the triggers stated in the note below。 In the same note, the author stresses that she believes she has handled these topics with sensitivity。 I did not necessarily think that was so。TRIGGERS: Emotional, sexual, and physical abuse; parental death; human trafficking; and physical and sexual violence。 。。。more
Steven Netter,
READ MY FULL REVIEW AT Best Thriller BooksIt’s powerful and visceral, packing a brutal punch that sticks with you long after completion。 And you don’t just read this book, you experience it with mind and soul。Make sure to check out the full review READ MY FULL REVIEW AT Best Thriller BooksIt’s powerful and visceral, packing a brutal punch that sticks with you long after completion。 And you don’t just read this book, you experience it with mind and soul。Make sure to check out the full review 。。。more
Kellye,
It's hard to believe that Her Name is Knight is Yasmin Angoe's debut novel。 This dual timeline story about an highly trained Miami-based assassin who learns to reclaim her power after having her entire life ripped from her as a teenager in Ghana is equal parts love story, social commentary and action thriller。 Nena Knight will stay with you long after you've read the last word and is a must read for fans of Lee Child and S。A。 Cosby。 I found myself crying one chapter and cheering in the next。 I c It's hard to believe that Her Name is Knight is Yasmin Angoe's debut novel。 This dual timeline story about an highly trained Miami-based assassin who learns to reclaim her power after having her entire life ripped from her as a teenager in Ghana is equal parts love story, social commentary and action thriller。 Nena Knight will stay with you long after you've read the last word and is a must read for fans of Lee Child and S。A。 Cosby。 I found myself crying one chapter and cheering in the next。 I couldn't put it down!" 。。。more