

However, Nate’s behaviour at some point made me want to smack him really hard. The few sex scenes though were emotionally charged. The romance and hot passion is obvious between Dominika and Nate, and has intensified.

She’s still putting herself last when it comes to choosing safety for someone else or herself, and the stress of losing her is real. Cue the torture scenes that make you want to look away but your eyes stayed glued to the pages.ĭominika’s daring decisions and selfless character is admirable, more than I can say about some characters in the book. It’s an emotional rollercoaster packed with action and violence. Yes, I was emotionally invested.Īpart from the evil characters you might remember from the previous book, we’re introduced to new ones, and they take it up a notch. There were plenty of new characters to keep track of - new villains to despise and new betrayals to leave you heartbroken. There is depth and knowledge in the writing which is what gives the book its edge because you know the information isn’t just sucked from someone’s thumb, but contributed from real-life experience. Who is the mole and how close are they to revealing her secret?Īs tensions run high, Dominika’s role places her and the ones she cares about at risk, but how far is she willing to go to protect them? Thoughts: To protect her cover, Dominika needs to get to the mole in time before he passes on crucial information. Still working with the CIA, she is placed under pressure when someone in the SVR starts suspecting that she is the mole. Palace of Treason by Jason Matthews #bookreview #readingcommunity #bookcommunity Tweet Plot:ĭominika Evegora’s life is about to get even more complicated. Jason Matthews brings everything to the table.ĭid I expect for all that to tone down as the series progressed? Oh, no! Give me more!ĭISCLAIMER: This review could contain possible spoilers based on my opinions.

These books have everything mind games, betrayal, sacrifice, sex. Red Sparrow was one of my top books in 2021 and I was lucky to pick up a copy of the second book in the series, Palace of Treason, last year as well.
