The Peri Reed Chronicles, Book 2
Synopsis: On-the-run ex-agent Peri Reed returns bigger and bolder than ever in this second highly-anticipated installment in #1 New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison’s new suspense trilogy, The Peri Reed Chronicles.
Peri Reed’s job eats her mind, but for a special task agent in hiding, forgetting the past can be a blessing.
Betrayed by the man she thought she loved and the agency who turned her into the very thing she fought against, Peri abandoned the wealth and privilege of Opti for anonymity riddled with memory gaps and self-doubt. But when a highly addictive drug promises to end her dependency on those who’d use her as a tool for their own success, she must choose to remain broken and vulnerable, or return to the above-the-law power and prestige she once left: strong but without will—for whoever holds her next fix, will hold her loyalty.
Yet even now as then, a love based on lies of omission might still save her life.
Review: I liked the first book but it’s true that something was still missing for me. So I started this one while waiting to see what would be my feeling and I confess that I was a bit more taken by the story this time.
Peri Reed finally managed to flee Opti to try to build a simpler life even if it is still very difficult for her to deal with the betrayal and the consequences of the previous volume. Yet her memory holes remain a big problem and although she might prefer to remember everything, it is actually quite an unattainable dream. She suspected that the organization would not let her go that easily… But this time, their offer is quite attractive and they propose her an addictive drug which could help her remember everything, while enslaving her. As they alone hold the product. This is a very difficult choice that our heroine has to do but she knows that she can not trust Opti. Parallel to all this, we find all the characters of the first volumes including Michael who wants more than anything to get his hands on this drug and then have the power he thinks due to him. And for that, he’s really ready for anything!
It is true that I was easily carried away by the story while trying to understand how Peri was going to resolve all her problems. I must say that it is quite difficult and as if that was not enough, she begins to realize that her forgotten memories affect other characters that evolve around her and that she finally forgot some important events. Trying to oppose Opti, she will make new allies but also powerful enemies and this is how we enter a race against time where both parties will compete. I loved to learn more about our heroine and to see her realizing what she imposed on people she loved. Jake is here again and I admit that I was curious to see what she would do about him with all her contradictory feelings … It’s really not easy but the author has conducted her subject with a constant action throughout the novel.
To conclude, to me, this volume was a bit more than the first one and I admit that I’m curious to see what the author will offer us later. The idea is always original and it’s true that while Peri hopes to have a quiet life, she will realize that it is far from possible.
Kimberly
This is both an author and series I’ve been meaning to try for a while now and the second one does sound like it was really good and I need a book that can carry me away so hopefully by the time next year comes around I’ll have at least read the first one in the series. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
–Kimberly @ Turning the Pages
Melliane
you should try her first series too, it’s a really really good one
Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookviews
I’m glad you enjoyed Peri and her dangerous, twisted universe more in this installment, Melliane! I was definitely happy she was out of Opti, even that didn’t necessarily make her life any esier or more safe. Great review!
Melliane
me too! No it’s finally even more complicated
Sophia Rose
Glad this one filled in what the first one was missing. This sounds like a nice complicated story. I need to read this series.
Thanks, Melliane!
Emma
I think I might have read a Kim Harrison years and years ago when I was in my faze of Urban Fantasy and I really enjoyed it but haven’t touched much of the genre since. Maybe I should take it up once again. Great review.
Melliane
I really love her first series
Heidi
I have started the first book twice and it didn’t grab me. I had planned ot read it this fall along with this one, but I havent’ gotten to it. I am happy to hear this one was better, I know that it took me a couple of books to get into the Hollows as well, so I will be patient.
Melliane
I hope it will be the same for you
kimbacaffeinate
I had a blast with this one Melliane, so I am glad you are enjoying the ride.
blodeuedd
I have not tried anything by her
Melliane
you should
LilyElement Book Reviews
Glad you enjoyed more than book one!
Braine
I need to jump into this series while it’s just two books in before I get buried…
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
Still need to try one of her books! I have the first book of The Hollows, but this one looks like it’s off to a great start too. Two books down, and seeing good reviews for both.
Lola (Hit or Miss Books)
I like the ”ex-agent” detail!! Glad you had fun with this 🙂
Silvia
Still have to read the first instalment, but I’m so glad to know you enjoyed this second one even better!
ShootingStarsMag
I’m glad you liked this one better than the first – hopefully the next in the series will be great!
Carole Rae
It is strange when the second book is better than the first! 😀
Melliane
it’s nice too
anna @ herding cats & burning soup
the first book in a series can be hard. I’m glad this one meshed a bit better for ya. Hope book three is even better!
Melanie Simmons @mlsimmons
I’m going to be reviewing this book on audio. I think I’m going to have to revisit The Drafter before tackling this one. Glad to see you enjoyed it.