I was such a huge fan of Her Name is Knight; I couldn't wait for the second one to come out. Yasmin Angoe is a true talent in the action thriller genre, and one of my absolute favorite authors ever. This story is a mesmerizing blend of action, betrayal, secrets, healing past trauma, and family. The action scenes are absolutely fantastic, so much so that I was leaning forward while I read because I was so nervous and engaged. The depth of love in the Knight family is palpable, and Nena's relationship with Cort is the perfect hint of romance. Go into this one as blindly as you can if you are a fan of action, thrillers and assassins.

Intriguing and interesting but I'd not read the earlier book and was a bit at sea. It's an immersive world with good characters. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC.

I've read the first novel in this series ' Her Name is Knight' and yet again in the second book I am blown away by the depth of character development and how I felt a connection to them through thorough storytelling of the past and richly constructed depictions of each location interwoven in the action and thrill.

I can relate to Nena's story though not literally, it echoes a lot of stories of us who are spread out throughout the diaspora. She is not a hero with extraordinary abilities, she could be my sister, mother, cousin, daughter, or friend. Her strength and power comes from being able to survive, no matter what the obstacle she gets back up again and fights.









Thank you to Net Galley, Yasmin Angoe, Thomas Mercer for this ARC.

Even better than book one!

I loved how we got an even deeper look into the Tribe. The strategic political aspects of this organisation and finding out who the mole is is no joke! It’s a little bit less action packed, but still a lot is happening in this second book.

It took a little bit to get into, but especially the final 25% made it worth it! It was panic inducing, heart shattering, action packed and even kind of wholesome, and it just left me wanting for more. I can’t wait for book 3!

They Come at Knight continues where “Her name Is Knight” left off,

In this story Angoe takes us on adventure of a lifetime. Once again, we encounter The Badass Nena, the deadliest assassin who works for the secret organization known as “The Tribe”

This time however, someone is actually targeting the Tribe and Nena is in full assassin mode.
Nena has to find out who is targeting “The Tribe” because the tribe is the only organization that cares for the people of Africa. Their sole purpose is to uplift the people of Africa whether it be philanthropic, economic, or even sometimes lethal. Either way, “The Tribe” is all they have right now, and someone is out to destroy it.
But it seems as if there is a mole in their secret society, and come hell or high water, Nena is going to find out who it is.

This is where we get to see Nena shine as she no doubt uses her amazing techniques, which we got to see in “Her name is Knight” to save everyone and everything that is important to her. (Before she loses it all again)
Angoe is an expert storyteller, from Nena’s past in book 1 when being trafficked by the warlord. To seeing Nena’s past coming back full circle to haunt her in her personal life.
Angoes word building is utterly flawless, and her scenic imagery is artfully amazing.
You are immersed somehow, in a state of mind of this beautiful “Kick-ass” female, that “ABSOLUTELY” takes no mess from anyone. All because of the hardships that she has had to endure.

Angoe does not fail to disappoint at all with this book.

All she did was make readers hungry for more and need answers to lingering questions
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To that is where I end my review and leave only questions, anything else would-be spoilers.

Ah! You actually thought there could be nothing left, especially after all that hunh

WRONG!!!

So! What about Nena and Ellen?

What actually was that amazing conclusion about?

Did Nena actually save her family and the organization?

Angoe is truly remarkable and has a true fandom.

Congratulations and Job WELL DONE!!!

CAN’T WAIT FOR BOOK 3 😊

Thank you NetGalley, Yasmin Angoe and Thomas and Mercer for this free eARC. My review is of my own volition

Oh my, Angoe doesn’t disappoint in the second outing of the Nena Knight series. Angoe has not only written fast past action and oh so twisty plot loop-de-loops but has crafted compelling characters that are irresistibly likable despite what they do for a living. You will defiantly want to read book one, Her Name is Knight, before picking up this one as there’s important backstory at work that you’ll regret missing. So run don’t walk and pick up this kick-butt series about an Ghanaian female assassin who does anything to protect her family.

Thank you to Thomas and Mercer and Netgalley for an ARC of this exciting read.

One of the most interesting things about Yasmin Anjoe’s Knight series is her tough but ‘soft’ protagonist Nina Knight, and the family relationships of the Knight family. As a South African-American I loved the focus on Africa too.

In Anjoe’s first book, HER NAME IS KNIGHT, we meet both the young Nina who is trafficked by a sadistic warlord and the adult Nina who is a deadly assassin called Echo, working for a secret organization called the Tribe, its mission—to protect African interests.

THEY COME AT KNIGHT picks up from the first, with Nina trying to live as normal a life as she can after the traumatic events of her past. We see Nina’s past returning to haunt not only her professional life but also her personal life. In Angoe’s deft hands, Nina’s story is woven intricately into those of her family, and that of The Tribe and its geopolitical complexities.

We’re in the hands of a master storyteller as Angoe takes her time to build up the story, the story unfolds, building in tension to its incredible finale, and it does not disappoint from the high set by the first book, with the second half a thrilling ride with Nina in full assassin mode.

I absolutely enjoyed the Knight family with their Prince of Belair vibe and the repartee between Nina and her sister Ellen.
I highly recommend both books of the series!
Goodreads review: https://bit.ly/3v5lhxO

A thrilling and suspenseful story, with assassins. You have my attention! Nena Knight is an elite assassin that works for a company called the Tribe. The Tribe is attacked and turmoil ensues. The attacks seems like it might be an inside job and Nena wants to solve this matter. She ask a team to help her resolve all the trouble that is happening and help protect her family. She needs to find the person who caused all this chaos. The author takes the reader on an exciting journey with loads of action and thrills.

Disclaimer: Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for this ARC, I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

A story pitting unconditional loyalty versus blindsiding betrayal, They Come At Knight delivers a thriller that balances violence of action with heart wrenching moments offset by psychological healing. Yasmin Angoe has crafted a second consecutive stellar thriller featuring perhaps the strongest female protagonist in the thriller-verse, proving she’s a rising star in the genre.

Nena Knight is a deadly assassin for a syndicate called The Tribe, an organization in the shadows with the purpose of lifting up Africa and its people through philanthropic, economic and sometimes lethal means. All of which can create enemies as you try to upset the established world order. So after Nena’s latest mission doesn’t go according to plan, it’s clear The Tribe is being targeted and must answer the question of who’s got the means and methods to attack them. Even more, it seems an insider is aiding and abetting the enemy. Needing to put a stop to this treachery, Nena will have to be at her very best to save the organization, not to mention her family and friends, before she loses everything important in her life…again.

Two thrillers in, Nena and her personal relationships are the heart and soul of this series. Her story is powerful, her skillset enviable and her allegiance to her family and friends is exemplary. Her background and actions stir feelings in readers that builds a fierce connection. However, duplicating the intense emotions that Her Name Is Knight invoked was always going to be an unenviable and near impossible task given the deep dive into Nena’s horrific past in the first novel. I’m happy to report Yasmin Angoe rises to the challenge in this second book and does an admirable job infusing emotionally rousing moments throughout They Come At Knight. These moments might not rise to the exact same level of the successively devastating gut punches as experienced in the first book (thankfully!), but they’re more than sufficient to pull at your heart strings, build an unbreakable bond with the characters and root hard for a successful outcome with the good guys/gals coming out on top.

This series is unlike any other I’ve come across in the thriller genre and it seems to have an unlimited supply of unique storyline opportunities, especially with how They Come At Knight concludes. Which means it goes without saying that I’m very excited to see what direction Yasmin Angoe choses to take Nena and the Tribe next. Count me as one of the people who will be awaiting the next installment with bated breath.

I made the mistake of reading this out of order, despite that it was still enjoyable. I love assassin stories and this one doesn't disappoint ! There were parts that were slow but the world building held it together for me.

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the copy of They Come at Knight. My only regret is that I failed to read Her Name is Knight first. I love strong female lead characters and Nena is a badass. My only regret is that I failed to read Her Name is Knight first. The story was slow to unfold, but I loved the surprises. The beautiful writing propelled me through the book at breakneck speed. If you’re looking for an action packed read this is it!

They Come at Knight is Book Two in the Nena Knight series and I feel like it should be read as part of the series. Book one builds Nena’s character through the past and the trauma she has endured. They Come at Knight finds Nina still doing the important work for the tribe taking out those that would do her people and Allie’s harm. The story is still fairly fast paced but I feel like book two is weighed down a little bit with more drama than action than book one. At about the halfway point, Nena gets thrown head first into betrayal and danger for the tribe’s survival. This is an original, addicting series that will have the reader coming back for more. My voluntary, unbiased review is based upon a review copy from NetGalley.

The first book was amazing, and this book followed through on that setup. I loved it. The pace is faster, and it is so easy to fall back into the world of Nena. I absolutely can't wait for the third book.

The first book was fantastic and the second book did not disappointed in the least. I think it might even have been better! It kept me on the edge of my seat throughout.

The sequel is a bit faster paced and has more intrigue and action than the first, which was more focused on Nena's history. It definitely has a Black Panther vibe and I would love to see this adapted to screen.

And despite being an action-thriller, it still retains a lot of beautiful and poignant moments, just like the first book.

I highly recommend!

There is no sophomore slump here! Yasmin Angoe cements her place as a fresh voice in the action-thriller genre and Nena Knight takes her place alongside the vast pantheon of male action protagonists. This books picks up a few months after the end of Her Name is Knight and that is must reading before this one. The events in that book continue to ripple into this one so reading in order is key. The central mysteries blend nicely with the continuing character development and lead to so me great action sequences. I really enjoyed the story, the action and the movement deeper into the characters.

I received an advance copy from Netgalley and the publisher to review.

The second book in the trilogy, this was an action packed book that you can't put down.

The characters were so good!

Wow. Just wow. I LOVED the first book, and I am even more in love with Nena and the other characters after this book. The story is action-packed and gave me all the feels. Every single one. I cannot wait for the next book, although I am sad it’s just a trilogy. I could read about Nena every day and not have it be enough, I just love her so much!

Where Her Name Is Knight is about Nena’s past They Come At Knight is about her present and future. It picks up where we left off and in the aftermath of the events of book 1 Nena attempts to fix her relationship with Cort, while also finally being able to truly heal from her traumatic past. The politics of The Tribe are so well and intricately written, intersecting with Nena and her past, the complexities of 13 individuals making decisions together provide enough strife that the book kept me on the edge of my seat to find out what happened. I seriously couldn’t put this book down. What I enjoy about this series, other then it being one of my favorite thriller series, is that it manages to successfully be an amazing thriller, but not just a thriller. The dynamic of the Knight family, and Nena’s extended family is so fun to read, and I really love every character. The banter and funny moments that broke the tension of all the action didn’t seem forced or out of place, and made the characters more well rounded and realistic. If you haven’t already I highly suggest getting caught up on this series.

Release date: September 13th 2022

*a copy of this book was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

Could not put this book down. So many twists and turns that leave you on your toes. The character development was done really well and made you fall in love with them. Would love to see more books on her adventures!

They Come at Knight is one of the most balanced thrillers I’ve read all year. There is a plentiful amount of action to keep any adrenaline junkie satisfied, but all the blades and bullets are offset with enough emotional and interpersonal turmoil to touch even the most stone hearted individual. This is exactly the type of book I’ve come to expect from the supremely talented Yasmin Angoe.

As an assassin for the Tribe, a powerful organization intent on improving the lives of African people, Nena Knight dispassionately dispatches those the council deems necessary. When a mission goes sideways and the threats to the organization become more personal, Nena must find a deeper part of herself to keep those she loves from harm.

For those of you who follow me on social media, read my review of Her Name is Knight, or have talked to me about books at all… you know how much I love Nena Knight as a character and appreciate Yasmin Angoe’s skills as a writer. The second installment of this series was everything I was hoping it would be.

After having my soul crushed in the first book, watching Nena begin to heal was the emotional salve I needed. Yasmin impressively utilizes Nena’s personal story to illustrate the history of the African diaspora, the importance of understanding cultures' role in our everyday life, and the power that a united people could wield.

I was genuinely concerned… curious… contemplative about how Yasmin was going to outline enough of Nena’s backstory to solidify the emotional attachment for new readers without spoiling the insanely good manner in which Her Name is Knight was written. My worries were all for not, as Yasmin proves once again why her books are must reads and Nena Knight is one of the best characters in the thriller genre.