Pressure Point

This book, the second volume of the Bulari Saga, turned out to be even more nerve-wrecking. It was full of tension, mystery, slow-burning suspense, passion, and some green shoots of love sprouting against the black and red landscape of politics, money, survival and conspiracies. Hugely enjoyed it, go......more

Jessie Kwak is such an incredible writer. Once I start reading one of her books, I have to fight to put it down--they just suck you in and place you right there in the world, in the middle of these characters' lives. The world feels so fully realized, the writing so evocative and poetic without drag......more

This author knows how to bait a hook like no other author can. Then she reels you in with excitement and heart pumping action. It's heady stuff! And once you're hooked, then,"it's all over, bar the shouting!" as the saying goes! She keeps the plot good and tight, until it explodes out into violence o......more

A worthy successor to the first book. Relationships are deepened, and the stakes get higher. I liked this book a lot more than the first one, I think partly because I was more used to the style and world by book 2. Book 1 was slightly jarring for me, especially being in 1st person present but now I......more