Hello beautiful people! Welcome to a new review! For this review, I continue into the world of Myron Bolitar and dive into the second book in the series, Drop Shot. In this book, we see Myron get his hands a little bit dirtier than we have before, and see him get dragged into something he has never handled before.
Main Characters:
Myron Bolitar: Still bringing the humour and charm, but this is where we start to see a bit more depth creep in. He’s getting pulled into more dangerous situations, and you can feel the shift, less surface-level, more personal stakes. He’s still deflecting with jokes, but cracks are starting to show.
Win (Windsor Horne Lockwood III): As sharp and unbothered as ever. The contrast between him and Myron continues to work so well, especially as things get more intense. He’s the calm in chaos, even if his version of calm is slightly terrifying.
Jessica Culver: We get to know her more in this one, which I loved. She adds another layer to Myron’s world, especially when it comes to his personal life. Their relationship brings in some emotional tension that makes Myron feel more grounded and a little more complicated.
Duane Richwood: Myron’s client, who is quickly put into the suspicion spot when her tennis rival is murdered. However, the murder opens up a lot more issues and brings chaos into Myron’s world.
My Review
I’ve absolutely been loving this series, and while I enjoyed Drop Shot plenty, I didn’t particularly like it more or worse than the first book, Deal Breaker. However, some aspects of Drop Shot felt more like a step up, and we got to know Myron a little bit more than we did in the last book. I gave Drop Shot an 8/10 rating, same as Deal Breaker, as it just felt like the two help up really well in the same ways.
In Drop Shot, we are taken into the tennis world. When tennis star Valerie Simpson is murdered at the U.S. Open, Myron’s client, Duane Richwood, quickly becomes the prime suspect. Determined to clear his client’s name, Myron dives into the investigation, only to find himself tangled in a much darker and more dangerous situation than he expected. As he digs deeper into Valerie’s life, secrets start to unravel about her past, her relationships, and the world surrounding professional tennis. What initially seems like a straightforward case quickly spirals into something far more layered, pulling Myron into real danger as he gets closer to the truth.
As mentioned before, I enjoyed both the first book, Deal Breaker, as much as I did Drop Shot, but some slight aspects of Drop Shot just felt more amped up and deeper. The biggest difference here? The intensity. The mystery feels more dangerous, more high-stakes, and Myron is way more directly in the line of fire this time. It’s not just about solving a case; he’s actively putting himself at risk, and you can feel that tension throughout.
Plot-wise, I actually really enjoyed how this one unfolded. There’s more going on, more layers to peel back, and the deeper Myron gets, the messier everything becomes. The world of professional tennis adds an interesting backdrop, and the way Valerie Simpson’s life is revealed piece by piece keeps things engaging.
That said, I did see parts of the ending coming a bit more than in the first book. It didn’t ruin anything, but it wasn’t quite as shocking. Still, it’s twisty enough that it keeps you hooked, and the journey getting there is worth it.
Where this book really worked for me, though, is the characters. I feel like this is where the series starts to find its footing. We already know Myron, but here we get to see more of him, more depth, more emotion, more of what’s under the surface. He’s still funny, still sarcastic, but there are moments where that mask slips a bit. And getting more of Jessica? Loved. It adds another dimension to Myron’s life outside of just the cases, and you start to see how his personal relationships impact the way he moves through everything. However, I am not totally convinced that she is as all-in on Myron as he is on her, but time will tell.
Overall, while this isn’t my favourite in the series, I actually liked it a bit more than the first. It feels more established, more confident in what it’s doing, and more willing to push Myron into deeper, more complicated territory. It’s fun, it’s intense, and it’s where you really start to see what this series can become.
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