Killer Potential by Hannah Deitch
☀️☀️☀️⛅

Big thanks to NetGalley and Hachette for this ARC copy!

A seductive and fast-paced thriller that manages to keep the reader hooked until the reveal, but lacks believability to completely enthrall.

The plot revolves around surviving the aftermath of a brutal crime scene which Evie, the protagonist, was not responsible for. Her escape with enigmatic Jae and subsequent evasion of authorities becomes less and less believable as the plot goes on. The tension in the plot is replaced with the romantic entanglement, but it isn't enough to distract from the glaring convenience of most escapes.

Deitch's writing didn't blow me away but it found a nice balance between the stark action scenes and some more poetic moments between. The relationship between Evie and Jae felt a bit rushed within context but I liked the conflicted portrayal and aftermath.

The pacing is solid in parts 1 and 2, but the reveal itself was a little underwhelming as was the thin epilogue. Without the last 50 pages I think the book would have been much stronger.

This debut was interesting and I enjoyed the ride, but ultimately wanted a little more reality to ground the narrative. If you're seeking a fast, fun adventure this is worth checking out.



"I wasn't much of a crier; I never have been. A in math. A in history. F in crying in front of others. I prefer a stiff upper lip, which probably isn't healthy. I don't like my emotions acknowledged. Crying is something you do in the shower once every three years, or in the anonymity of a dark cinema during a particularly sad gay movie."

With twists and turns and life on the run this is jam packed with action. This book has so much I usually love and yet it didn’t quite work for me in this case. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me read an advanced copy in exchange for my review.