Staci Troilo's Reviews > Fear No Evil

Of course I read Christian mysteries because (when done well) they prove you can have a whodunit without vulgarities, and one (usually the investigator) or more people have strong faith. The reason I read series instead of standalones is because I love getting to know the cast.

The Brand of Justice world is expanding. The lead is growing in faith and opening herself to forging bonds, creating family. We’re also getting to know more about the main returning characters, and we’re being introduced to others who are recurring, people who may elevate from acquaintance to friend to “family” down the road. That’s my favorite part of this world—the growth.

Two, maybe three, such characters shine in this story. Ramon and Bear are favorites of mine who are positioned to grow close to Kenna, and Preston is an enigma with the potential to be a long-term ally as well as answer questions about Kenna’s dad. I’m looking forward to seeing more of all of them. (That said, it doesn’t mean I want less of her established circle, and we’re missing quality time with Stairns and Ryson. Even Jax is losing page time. Definitely want more of them without losing the new people.)

Aside from the characters, this was another fast-paced plot with a lot of danger and a lot of pain, physical and emotional. Both will undoubtedly lead to hiccups in later books, and I can’t wait to see how it all plays out. On to the next one…