Code Name Viper is a military operation adventure story taking place in the Middle East, based on modern history. I requested a copy because of the description and thought I wouldn't be able to put it down, but that wasn't the case.
Although, facts are there and the writing correct, for me something was missing. I felt as if I was reading a report with a story haphazardly written around it. To me, the characters were just there. I felt no connection with them and as a result, the storyline was unable to hold my interest. I found myself putting it down and picking it up several times before I was able to finish.

While the storyline is compelling, especially since October 7, 2023, I only wish the characters of Angel and Bear would have been more developed. That could have provided more of a back story for both characters and would have made the story stronger. It was only towards the last part of the book that I became really involved with each and began to care for the outcome of both. I received an ARC from NetGalley, and the opinions expressed are my own.