Language: PG-13 (57 swears 0 'f'); Mature Content: PG-13 (Drinking, mentioned sexual favors, brief undescriptive kisses) Violence: PG-13 (Descriptions of blood, medium body count)
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL - AVERAGE
Since waking up from being the subject of a strange science experiment four years ago, Rosalind hasn't aged a day. Now, her body refuses the effects of time and injury alike which makes her the perfect spy. Code name: Lady Fortune. However, there is a new threat on the streets: a spree killer injecting a strange drug into the victims. Rosalind, however, will not take on this case alone. Orion, a fellow spy, will work with Rosalind as they go undercover as newlyweds and sift through their new coworkers to try and find which ones might be involved in the killings. As the partners get to know each other, Rosalind and Orion will navigate hidden pasts, layered aliases, and growing feelings for each other.
Listen, I really wanted to like this book. The first couple chapters are promising but beyond that it was just "meh." Complex but inconsistent characters, predictable plot, and modern slang (setting is 1930s Shanghai). Many times over, characters behaved contrary to how they were described (Rosalind is described as a talented and effective assassin/spy, but repeatedly made rash and dumb decisions not on par with how she is described). Pacing was good and I always enjoy an identity reveal so those were pleasant aspects. Readers should also know that points of view shift around and one character that narrates often has transitioned to woman, also most characters are bisexual which makes this novel very LGBTQ+ friendly. All characters except Alisa (Russian) are Asian. Celia is transitioned to woman. Orion and his sister are bisexual.
Sierra Finlinson
High School Teacher
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