11 February 2022

If you are expecting a nail-biting thriller, don’t. Gemini Divided is not a thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat. It is however, a thriller with a softer touch. The author blurs the lines between good and bad and adds an unusual romantic angle to the story that will leave you feeling just a little emotional at the end.

This book was not what I was expecting, it turned out to be a light, fun read that almost had me reaching for a tissue. Gemini Divided is a fun, easy read that will leave you feeling entertained.

This debut novel was a creative look at blurring the lines between good and bad. The author drops you into the mind of a conflicted young woman as she struggles to decide what the right course of action would be in an extremely difficult situation. You find yourself quickly bonding with Jen and suffering through her emotional turmoil with her. The author did an amazing with this character and you are left curious to find out what Jeb will end up doing. This keeps your reading as you are flipped from one emotion to the next in Jen’s mind.

When Jen’s mother who suffers from cancer is faced with increasing chemotherapy bills, Jen needs to find a way to make money fast – lots of money. It does not take a lot for her former commanding officer to draw her into a world where she becomes an assassin. When her next target turns out to be her celebrity crush it feels like her world is shattering. Forced to get close to Will Bryant, Jen battles to understand how he ended up on a hit lit. He is as charming in person as he is in all the media coverage she has consumed.

Jen needs to decide if she is going to do her job and kill Will or if she is going to walk away from the assignment which could put her in danger. And what about her mother, who will take care of her is Jen is dead. As time runs out, Jen desperately searches for proof that Will is not her typical evil hit, but what will she do once she knows for sure?

This book was a fun, light read even if it was a little emotional. The author shows how an awkward young woman reacts when she is face to face with her celebrity crush and explores all her uncomfortable thoughts and actions. This added some rather funny moments which made the book easy to read.

Jen ended up leading a life she never wanted, the mounting medical bills are all that keeps her going. She is a devoted daughter who would do anything for her mother, even become an assassin. You spend a lot of time in this young woman’s head which allows you to experience her conflict first-hand. She is meant to be an assassin, a cold-blooded killer, yet the more time you spend with her, the more you realise how naïve she really is. It is impossible for this woman to not crawl into your heart. The author did a marvellous job creating her.

As for Will, I am on the other side of the world and have never come face to face with a Hollywood star, and even I realised that the chances of him being such a nice guy is extremely unlikely. The man is just too perfect. I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop.  Rachel on the other hand had me picturing actress “Ashley Greene” from the moment she was introduced. If anyone decides to turn this into a movie, please cast her as Rachel – she would be perfect.

Gemini Divided might not be a heart-racing thriller, but this book is light and fun and extremely easy to love. So yes, this one has been added to my love list.  I am eager to see what Lauren Kristen Roberts send our way next.

If you are keen on a lighter thriller with a touch of romance, that includes a funny celebrity crush situation then this is the book for you. This book will keep you entertained and when you reach the final page and have a hint of a tear lingering you will be left with a smile as you appreciate the creativity.