Lynch

Told from multiple points of view the past and present mix to make an incredible picture of this dystopian world. I enjoyed the complexities of the story and the way the author presented the information about it to the readers. The story flowed in such a way that you get pieces of the larger puzzle slowly and keeps you intrigued throughout. I found that I didn't immediately love each of the characters, for various reasons, but came to understand their circumstances. The idea of a caste system and fantastical elements of powers gave more to the story than I'd originally hoped and definitely held my attention and kept me engaged in the story.… (plus d'informations)

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Miss Belle’s escort service is highly prized. Trained to be the best, her employees know exactly how to entertain their clients. And how to find useful information as well. When Lacey flies to Tokyo, it isn’t just to entertain a CFO, it’s also to find out company secrets. Ones putting lives in danger. But when an unexpected guest throws her carefully laid plans out the window, Lacey finds herself having to plan a rescue mission. Expediting information to Miss Belle, she must trust her to save hundreds of lives.

To the outside world, it appears as though Miss Belle runs a top-class escort service. And while those who work for her may be escorts, they are highly trained in espionage as well. Each and every one of Miss Belle’s employees are well cared for and given a choice in their jobs. Miss Belle is a hard-working woman. She does everything she can to give those in her care a better life. But readers will also see the toll Miss Belle’s job takes. She must be careful in all her interactions, to protect not only the business but everyone involved as well. This causes quite the tension among her personal connections outside the business.

C.H. Lynn is an expert at details. They give just enough information to let readers know the situations Miss Belle and Lacey run into. And despite the subject area, the spice level is low allowing readers who want to read a little bit of risque content at a happy level. Not to mention the cliffhanger chapters! Lacey and Miss Belle will be poised at the edge of danger, but readers will be moved back and forth between the two characters' viewpoints. Readers will be eagerly tearing through the pages wanting to know what happens next.

Lacey Goes to Tokyo is a fantastic start to the Miss Belle’s Travel Guide series. Both Miss Belle and Lacey are powerful and determined women. With such fierce independence and a drive to help others, I can’t wait to be introduced to more of Miss Belle’s operatives. Not to mention the snippets of travel guide-esque descriptions, placing readers right into the heart of their destinations. Readers who enjoy action packed and high tension stories should give this one a try.… (plus d'informations)

Told from multiple points of view the past and present mix to make an incredible picture of this dystopian world. I enjoyed the complexities of the story and the way the author presented the information about it to the readers. The story flowed in such a way that you get pieces of the larger puzzle slowly and keeps you intrigued throughout. I found that I didn't immediately love each of the characters, for various reasons, but came to understand their circumstances. The idea of a caste system and fantastical elements of powers gave more to the story than I'd originally hoped and definitely held my attention and kept me engaged in the story.… (plus d'informations)

Lacey Goes to Tokyo by C.H. Lyn
Miss Belle’s Travel Guides #1

Compelling, chilling, captivating story about women that have taken control of their lives and work to make their and the lives of others safer and better. This book grabbed me in the beginning and kept my interest till the very end. It made me think and feel and care as it presented a story that wasn’t always easy to read but could not be put down. I can see this series doing well and can’t wait for the second book to come out.

What I liked:
* Belle: Talk about true grit! This woman is amazing in more ways than one...smart, strong, skilled and so much more than what others thinks she is. I want to know more about Missa – her friend and partner
* Lacey: Dedicated to Belle, her sister and the job she does even though it will take a toll in this story
* The story – so very well told! It reminded me a bit of Charlie’s Angels and more adult Powerpuff Girls but the adult version and yet it was unlike any book I have read before.
* Thomas: Everyone should have such a strong capable friend to call on
* That the writing appealed to all my senses and I felt I was there as the story unfolded
* Knowing that there are plenty of characters working for Misss Belle to warrant stories of their own
* So many things…

What I did not like:
* The people in the story that lacked the ability to see the true value of people – they exist and this story reminded me of the evil they do
* Reading the last page and knowing it will be awhile before I can read more about Miss Belle’s Travel Guides

Did I enjoy this book? Definitely!
Would I read more in this series/by this author? Without a doubt!

Thank you to the author for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars… (plus d'informations)