This one is just not for me. Maybe I would like it more had I read the other books. I liked some of the characters, but the story kept losing me.

Although I might have read the books out of order, This was such an enjoyable read. The story is told through the two main characters, Yoshi and Troy, with Troy being a lawyer, and Yoshi working at the law office, but will be taking the bar exam soon. Their bosses convince Yoshi to come to their house in order to gain a client, but things happen, and Yoshi will need to make a decision in what directions she will soon go.

I did not want to put this book down. It kept my interest from beginning to end. And I kept being surprised throughout the entire story. This was a great story line and I can't wait for the next book from the author

I received a copy of the book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review of my own thoughts and opinions.

Kiki Swinson never disappoints and this book is no exception. This kept me reading and intrigued. The storyline was great and I loved the mystery component and the fact that the author kept it quite believable.

I really Yoshi and her determination. I didn't realize this was part of a series but now I'm intrigued.

I’d always pick myself a mystery genre after a too much dose of romance. I was caught up with the blurb of this one. Though it was late for me to realize that this book is the second installment in the book series, the MC’s narrative had kept me interested. From then on, I thoroughly devoured myself on every chapter until I surprised myself in the end.

The mystery element was well-imagined. I loved it how the author kept the story real – Yoshi was still in the process of learning criminal law, her problem solving skills was just amateur yet effective. The storyline was great. I was totally absorbed.

Thank you to @netgalley and publisher, Dafina and @kensingtonbooks for providing me an ebook copy in exchange with honest opinion.

Playing Their Games is another outstanding multicultural fiction tale from bestselling author, Kiki Swinson. This is the second prequel to her Notorious duology, which I haven’t read…yet. I did read the first prequel, and it was awesome! After reading prequel one, Playing With Fire I immediately picked up this one

Yoshi Lomax has finished her college education and is now an intern at a prestigious New York law firm. Her previous naïveté now borders on childishness. What trouble will her actions bring into her life?

Playing Their Games is told through the alternating viewpoints of Yoshi and her new love interest, Troy. This method of revealing the story is satisfactorily managed through chapter headers. Yoshi still seems younger than her years and is developing a habit of irrational thinking. This prequel was a little slower developing than the previous one, and I dropped one star for this reason, but it still held my attention. This was an interesting read. I rate it 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it to all readers readers of good adult fiction, especially fiction with multicultural interest.

My thanks to Kensington Books, Dafina, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. However, the opinions expressed in this review are 100% mine and mine alone.

I like the prequels better than Playing Dirty and Notorious. Yoshi always seem to get caught up in bad situations. I’m still struggling with Yoshi’s mother in the prequels as she was totally different character in the playing dirty series. I enjoyed the book.

Playing Their Games is a GREAT read. One young woman, Yoshi Lamax,,was ready to soar in her internship at the prestigious law firm and soak in all the knowledge she could to help her pass the bar. That is until she learns her bosses aren’t so right. They’ll do anything to get their clients off, even taking a blind eye to truth. This book was adventurous, dangerous, and adrenaline rushing. It’ll keep you turning pages until you’ve reached the end.

Playing Their Games shows Yoshi Lomax determined to make good at an internship with one of Manhattan's most prestigious law firms.

That is until she discovers the firm uses any means necessary to get their clients off—including kidnapping, life-destroying scandal, and murder. And the dark heart of the company is a super-secret society fueled by dangerous desires that have no limit.

Great storyline!

This ARC was provided to me via Kindle, Kensington Books and by #NetGalley. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

I look forward to reading a thriller where I’m surprised. I didn’t read the books for which this is a prequel. There were definitely moments I was surprised by how the story was progressing.