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Onley James

Auteur de Unhinged

27 oeuvres 675 utilisateurs 76 critiques 2 Favoris

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Comprend les noms: James Onley

Séries

Œuvres de Onley James

Unhinged (2021) — Auteur — 96 exemplaires
Psycho (2021) — Auteur — 62 exemplaires
Moonstruck (2021) — Auteur — 53 exemplaires
Headcase (2022) — Auteur — 47 exemplaires
Intoxicating (2019) 45 exemplaires
Mad Man (2022) — Auteur — 41 exemplaires
Lunatic (2022) — Auteur — 35 exemplaires
Captivating (2019) 32 exemplaires
Maniac (2023) — Auteur — 29 exemplaires
Bad Habits (2020) — Auteur — 29 exemplaires
Exasperating (2020) 23 exemplaires
Damaged (2022) 22 exemplaires
Disciplinary Action (2020) 19 exemplaires
Endangered Species (2020) 19 exemplaires
Infuriating (2020) 18 exemplaires
Satisfying (2021) 17 exemplaires
Paladin (2023) 13 exemplaires
Domesticated Beast (2021) — Auteur — 11 exemplaires
Rogue (2024) 11 exemplaires
Dangerous Breed (2021) — Auteur — 11 exemplaires
The Bone Collector (2023) 8 exemplaires
Where the Devil Don't Go (2022) 5 exemplaires
Only One Bed — Contributeur — 4 exemplaires
The Elite Protection Services Coloring Book (2020) — Auteur — 1 exemplaire

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Sexe
female
Nationalité
USA
Lieux de résidence
Sunrise, Florida, USA

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Thomas Mulvaney has long theorised that psychopaths are a necessary evil of society - nature's way of providing those strong enough to take out the worst elements of humanity. The Watch is a secret government training facility to continue his research into the ability to refocus psychopathic tendencies into productive government sanctioned work.

The Watch is a spinoff of the Necessary Evils, Elite Protection Services and Jericho's Boys series, but can be read as a standalone. Archer Mulvaney and Mac Shepherd (Necessary Evils #6: Lunatic) both appear, as does Adrian Mulvaney (Necessary Evils #7: Maniac) but although enjoyable reading, none of the other series need to be read to follow the plot.

The Bone Collector follows Park Chen, a black op assassin spy turned Watchtower instructor and his ward, Gift Ayutthaya - his best friend's son who's recently been the target of an attempt on his life. When Park is invited to the school, Gift tags along and begins the handlers program.

Onley James knows how to write an engaging violent story with lots of romance, humour and spice. This was no exception. I've been eagerly anticipating the release and it didn't disappoint. Gift was adorable and the chemistry between him and Park was burning. The relationship had me invested from the word go.

As for the rest of the characters, they were fantastic. I loved the whole cast of characters and was glad that SPOILERS for Necessary Evils #7: Maniac Adrian gets closure about his biological father (who originally foisted him off on Thomas). Plus the whole thing being the psychopaths final exam was freaking hysterical. I was highly amused by the fact the handlers are being referred to as the feelings faction. I loved that in Necessary Evils so it was nice to see it continue. The banter between the instructors and students was hilarious and had me laughing at the absolute ridiculousness. It was perfect. I can't wait for the next book. 5 stars.
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funstm | 1 autre critique | Feb 23, 2024 |
This was a sound beginning to the new series - not amazing, but really good. I love the fact that even though I can kind of see the way the story will go, there were lots of twists and turns that I did not anticipate. It is even more fun to look back and see the foreshadowing and clues I missed. The pace was consistent and fast, the characters developing and growing, and the worldbuilding remained consistent.
What kept it from a 5 for me? It was a bit unbalanced - it felt like 90% seduction and sex and 10% murder and mayhem. Onley usually hits a bit more balance. It would have felt better if the assignment had been explored a bit more in-depth by the students. That whole area felt like an afterthought. Getting Kendrick was skipped entirely and what was the point of purposeless torture? Could they not have had information they had to get? It just felt pointless and then they didn't even do cleanup. Cleanup has always been a necessary - if hated - part that brought something down-to-earth into it.… (plus d'informations)
 
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DragonJude | 1 autre critique | Nov 15, 2023 |
I loved each and every one of these, is it too much to start them all again now?
 
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Danielle.Desrochers | 4 autres critiques | Oct 10, 2023 |
Jericho's Boys is a spinoff of the author's Necessary Evils series and revolves around the "strays" Jericho Navarro (and by marriage, Atticus Mulvaney) has taken under his wing. The first book follows Arseny Lebedev - mechanic, gamer and sometimes killer - as he finds more than expected on his most recent murder job; a grown human being who has been kept in a cupboard - Ever.

This is very similar to the Necessary Evils series but with feelings - from both love interests! So similar that not everyone will be able to overlook it, but generally if you loved that series then you'll love this. For me, it was just enjoyable - an easy way to relax with a story I know is going to deliver with humour, steam, feels and a little bit of murder.

In terms of needing to read Necessary Evils first - you could probably get by without but I wouldn't particularly recommend it. The romance and most of the plot stands up but there's a lot of character backstories and in jokes that don't really make sense without Necessary Evils. Some of it is explained but most of it isn't. It undoubtedly makes the narrative stronger if you have and frankly - much more enjoyable.

Arsen was a loveable giant who just wanted to take care of Ever. Ever was a mix of Noah (#1: Unhinged) and Arlo (#3.5: Damaged). A small hurt and slightly damaged pixie of love and sunshine with a tiny savage side. His jealousy was very amusing and I loved that Arsen was a bit oblivious to the attention he got. To be fair I was always going to love Ever - he's a book addict. There's just something about voracious readers you have to love. Especially ones that are named after Happily Ever After.

As for the romance, Arsen and Ever were super sweet together and the sex burned hot. Arsen made a few missteps in confronting trauma but I appreciated that he was doing his best and that he was willing to ask for help when he mucked up. I loved that all Jericho's Boys were invested in spoiling Ever and helping him try out all his firsts. The breakfast at the diner with all the random diners buying their favourite breakfast foods for Ever to try was heartwarming. Sometimes it's nice to be reminded that the world isn't all full of bad people and terrible deeds.

Unlike the Necessary Evils series this was fairly tame on the violence. The large majority of the book is hurt comfort romance. Towards the end though the violence starts with an appearance of Avi, Asa and Atticus Mulvaney. But even then it wasn't quite as vicious, the large majority happens off page.

So a slightly dark, but generally pretty tame, morally grey romance with lots of hurt comfort and a bunch of wacky characters. Was it perfect? No. Did I enjoy it? Hell yes. 4.5 stars, rounded to 5.
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funstm | 1 autre critique | Jul 23, 2023 |

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Statistiques

Œuvres
27
Membres
675
Popularité
#37,411
Évaluation
4.0
Critiques
76
ISBN
43
Langues
6
Favoris
2

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