2.5 stars.This novella was hard for me to rate. It wasn't terrible, but I wasn't impressed with it. I never found myself engaging with the characters or caring about the story line. The murder investigation was a bit dry, and the romance contained no spark. Actually, pretty much every aspect of the book was underdeveloped. The story needed to be expanded, with more twists and turns, and every character needed to be fleshed out more. I don't think I'll continue with the series. I just finished “Primal Red” and really enjoyed it. Good solid, believable characters neither of whom is too perfect or too imperfect. Great premise, and the conclusion worked for me. I love mysteries and romance, this read was a great mix of both. I don't post spoilers or plot summaries so you'll just have to dive in and read it! I used to live in Bellingham I was worried that little details would bother me but no, Kimberling did a great job all around! Bought the second one immediately....also a great read!
What do You think about Primal Red (2009)?
What a fun book! I loved the charactors and the story - can't wait to read more from this author
—maggie