04 January 2022

This crime thriller packs a punch. It is full of gangsters and scary characters that will leave the hairs on the back of your neck standing on edge.

I am new to AK Reynolds and found this book to be a fast, easy read. The action keeps coming which makes flipping the pages easy. The story is well told and full of surprises along the way. The ending had my jaw dropping open as I never saw that coming (you will have to read the book to see what I mean). However, while the ending was a surprise, it was not what I wanted.

When Jo is mugged after leaving work late one evening, her attackers keep asking for information that she does not have. This convinces Jo that the mugging is not a random act of violence. These hooligans were waiting for her.  Returning home, Jo finds her sister murdered in her house and her wife missing. When the police arrive only a moment after her discovery and arrest her for the murder, she quickly realises that she is being framed. However, that is only the start of her nightmare. Can Jo find the truth and justice for Tara? Or is she headed for trouble way beyond her control?

Kill ME Goodbye is an action-packed tale that provides an escape from reality as you lose yourself among its pages. You are never left thinking the story is anything but fiction. This makes it a relaxing read.

Jo Finnegan undergoes a lot of changes as the story unfolds. She starts out weak and almost insecure and grows into a strong determined woman who won’t allow herself to be pushed around. Unfortunately, at the end of the story, she surrenders all the strength she has gained, making a decision that left me disappointed. Her situation forced her to be strong, to stand up for herself making her a great character. Then she makes a choice that undermines all that growth.

I enjoyed the book even if the ending was not what I would have wanted. I do not doubt that many readers will love the ending – this comment is based on personal feelings and is no reflection on the author at all. If anything, the author did a wonderful job. After all, I am left invested enough to disagree with the character.

Kill Me Goodbye is a unique, fascinating story that left me racing from page to page, eager for the truth. Fans of gangster crime will love this fast passed, action-packed thriller that delivers an ending you will never see coming. If you are keen on an unpredictable read, then I highly recommend this one.