A World of Hurt by Mindy Mejia
8/6/24; 352 pages
Grove/Atlantic
A World of Hurt by Mindy Mejia is a recommended thriller and the sequel to her novel To Catch a Storm.
Kara Johnson is a former dealer who turned to an DEA informant to end a drug trafficking empire. Kara is still grieving and wants revenge since her girlfriend Celina died protecting her. Max Summerlin is a cop who accepts an invitation to work with the DEA task force. He’ll be the liaison for Kara Johnson as they try to take down drug kingpin Sam Olson. The two aren't thrilled with their partnership but in their situation they are forced to rely on each other.
I would recommend reading To Catch a Storm before A World of Hurt
as it will provide you with a whole lot more background information and
insight into the characters. I could feel the lack of important
background information as I scrambled to pick up some of the essential
knowledge. Also it is set during the pandemic so there are all sorts of
references to social distancing, masks, and lock downs. Generally I
avoid any and all novels set during this time. Moving the timeline out
of 2020 could have easily been done and would have been preferable.
The narrative alternates between the point-of-view of Kara and Max. The two are fully realized characters but are very different people, which is clearly shown in the insight into their private lives. The plot moves at a fast pace and will hold your attention. There is plenty of action, drama, and a few twists along the way in this suspenseful crime thriller. Thanks to Grove/Atlantic for providing me with an advance reader's copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary and expresses my honest opinion.
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