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The Janes (Alice Vega, #2)
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bookshelves: 2020-reads, edelweiss, buddy-read-with-marialyce, mystery-thriller, police-procedural
Feb 21, 2020
bookshelves: 2020-reads, edelweiss, buddy-read-with-marialyce, mystery-thriller, police-procedural
3.5 stars
Vega and Cap are back! Two unidentified Latina teenage girls are found dead, the nameless “Janes” that no one seems to be looking for. However, there is a piece of evidence that links them , which also suggests that they are part of a sex trafficking ring, and more girls are in danger. A race is on to solve the case and find the other girls before they too are found dead, dumped like trash on the side of the road.
PI Jane Vega is called in to help with the case and she once again teams up with ex-cop Max Caplan to work the case. The themes of sex trafficking, illegal immigration, and drug cartels are at the forefront of this crime thriller/procedural. Although this isn’t anything new or fresh, the dynamic between Vega and Cap really makes this story shine. Vega is a brilliant, mysterious badass and Cap is just as talented, but in a more good-natured, capable way. The subtle humor and the growing attraction between Vega and Cap adds even more interest to this couple. I also really enjoy the dynamics between Cap and his daughter, Nell, and I hope to see more of her again in book #3.
As they work the case, they begin to slowly uncover the ugly truth. The first half of the story is a slow burn with the tension and suspense ramping up at the 50% mark. Some disbelief may need to be suspended but it didn’t detract from the story. I liked the first book in the series, Two Girls Down, a bit better, but this one is solid and can work as a standalone.
I really love that this author features intelligent, capable women. I’m looking forward to book #3.
*I received a digital copy of this book via Edelweiss for review. All opinions are my own
* This was a buddy read with my friend, Marialyce, and one we both enjoyed. Our duo review please visit https://yayareadslotsofbooks.wordpres...
Vega and Cap are back! Two unidentified Latina teenage girls are found dead, the nameless “Janes” that no one seems to be looking for. However, there is a piece of evidence that links them , which also suggests that they are part of a sex trafficking ring, and more girls are in danger. A race is on to solve the case and find the other girls before they too are found dead, dumped like trash on the side of the road.
PI Jane Vega is called in to help with the case and she once again teams up with ex-cop Max Caplan to work the case. The themes of sex trafficking, illegal immigration, and drug cartels are at the forefront of this crime thriller/procedural. Although this isn’t anything new or fresh, the dynamic between Vega and Cap really makes this story shine. Vega is a brilliant, mysterious badass and Cap is just as talented, but in a more good-natured, capable way. The subtle humor and the growing attraction between Vega and Cap adds even more interest to this couple. I also really enjoy the dynamics between Cap and his daughter, Nell, and I hope to see more of her again in book #3.
As they work the case, they begin to slowly uncover the ugly truth. The first half of the story is a slow burn with the tension and suspense ramping up at the 50% mark. Some disbelief may need to be suspended but it didn’t detract from the story. I liked the first book in the series, Two Girls Down, a bit better, but this one is solid and can work as a standalone.
I really love that this author features intelligent, capable women. I’m looking forward to book #3.
*I received a digital copy of this book via Edelweiss for review. All opinions are my own
* This was a buddy read with my friend, Marialyce, and one we both enjoyed. Our duo review please visit https://yayareadslotsofbooks.wordpres...
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February 14, 2020
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Started Reading
February 14, 2020
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February 19, 2020
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Finished Reading
February 21, 2020
– Shelved as:
2020-reads
February 21, 2020
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edelweiss
February 21, 2020
– Shelved as:
buddy-read-with-marialyce
May 2, 2020
– Shelved as:
mystery-thriller
May 2, 2020
– Shelved as:
police-procedural
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Feb 21, 2020 06:50AM
I always love when authors feature intelligent, capable women! Glad this series does and that you are enjoying it so much, Jan. Hope you don't have to wait too long for #3!
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Great review, Jan! You have me intrigued with this series!
Jenna wrote: "I always love when authors feature intelligent, capable women! Glad this series does and that you are enjoying it so much, Jan. Hope you don't have to wait too long for #3!"Me too! I can't stand it when a helpless female has to be saved by a man. In this series it's the other way around 😉
Kristy wrote: "Great review, Jan! You have me intrigued with this series!"Thanks Kristy, it's a good one! I hope you get a chance to give it a try!
Can not wait to read this one!! Great review, Jan!! 💖
Wonderful review Jan! I hope book 3 is even better for you.
Sounds like a great series Jan .......... I will investigate :) Nice review btw.
Okay I put a hold on this as soon as I saw you reading it and it was about all the bad things in life that fascinate me in fiction haha. However, I have not read #1. I'm assuming this works as a stand-alone, but am I wrong?
Fantastic review, Jan . Even though not my genre , this definitely sounds like a relevant one . I love strong female characters as well!
I didn't read the first book, but glad you enjoyed this one as well. Capable females is something that we need more of for sure!
Great review Jan! Glad you enjoyed!
Terrific review, Jan! I'm glad you found this book entertaining! I agree with you about loving smart women in my books. I'll have to check this out! :)
Julie wrote: "Can not wait to read this one!! Great review, Jan!! 💖"Julie, thanks! I know you will love it and I will look forward to your thoughts!
Paige wrote: "Wonderful review Jan! I hope book 3 is even better for you."Thanks Paige, I'm looking forward to it :)
Diane wrote: "Great review, Jan ;)"Thanks Diane!
Richard wrote: "Sounds like a great series Jan .......... I will investigate :) Nice review btw."Richard, thanks! Enjoying detective series as you do, I think you might like this one :)
Kelly (and the Book Boar) wrote: "Okay I put a hold on this as soon as I saw you reading it and it was about all the bad things in life that fascinate me in fiction haha. However, I have not read #1. I'm assuming this works as a st..."Kelly, you are not wrong! It defiantly works as a standalone. I did prefer book #1 but this is still a solid thriller. I really love it because I love a kick ass heroine. I think you do too so jump right on in!
Angela M wrote: "Fantastic review, Jan . Even though not my genre , this definitely sounds like a relevant one . I love strong female characters as well!"Angela, It does have a couple of gruesome scenes so I would not recommend it for you. But for the timely themes and the strong woman MC, it is definitely a fun series! :)
Holly wrote: "I didn't read the first book, but glad you enjoyed this one as well. Capable females is something that we need more of for sure!"Holly, I agree! We definitely need more strong females, And this totally works as a standalone :)
Susanne wrote: "Great review Jan! Glad you enjoyed!"Thanks Susanne!
Yun wrote: "Terrific review, Jan! I'm glad you found this book entertaining! I agree with you about loving smart women in my books. I'll have to check this out! :)"Thanks Yun. If you get a chance to read it I hope you enjoy it!
Jayme wrote: "Terrific review!"Thanks Jayme!
Wonderful review, Jan! Glad this was a good addition to the series!
Fantastic review, Jan! Looks like I need to check out this series.
Dita wrote: "Wonderful review, Jan!"Thanks Dita!
Meredith wrote: "Wonderful review, Jan! Glad this was a good addition to the series!"Meredith, I don't read many series but this is a good one!
Mary Beth *Traveling Sister* wrote: "Fantastic review, Jan! Looks like I need to check out this series."Thanks Mary Beth, I think you'd really like it! :)
Deanna wrote: "Excellent review, Jan!!"Thank you Deanna!
I can’t wait to read this one. I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Jan, and great review! Totally agree about how she writes female characters.
Wonderful review, I loved this one too!
