Review of Cynthia and Dan

[Francis Ignacio]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Cynthia and Dan" by Dorothy May Mercer.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Cynthia and Dan: Cyber War by Dorothy May Mercer is a book in the McBride series. However, this book can be read on its own. It tells the story of Cynthia, a bodyguard, trained fighter, and receptionist for Senator McBride, and her boyfriend, Dan, who is with the boys in blue at the Fairfax PD. At the beginning of the book, a drone lands at the White House, and everyone is perplexed as to the significance of that security-wise.

Also, Cynthia and her crew of cyber gurus just received an impending threat to the president’s life. This, together with the fact that she recently got acquainted with a guy who is not her boyfriend, is making her restless. Will she figure her life out in time to save the president? Find out!

There were many things I enjoyed while reading this book. Chief among them is that I found it to be informative. I learned about some cyber terminologies and how countries deflect cyberattacks on their software. The author took cognizance of the fact that his readers are not cyber experts, so he wrote the book in easy-to-read language. The plot was intriguing and captivating; I didn’t put down the book till I was done with it. The book is a short read and can be completed in one sitting.

The characters were well formulated by the author. I admired Cynthia's strength in doing her job and her vulnerability to her romantic partners. I love how the author introduced a second guy to create conflict in the relationship between Dan and Cynthia. This made Cynthia question the love she had for Dan in the first place. Even though the book relates to a serious issue, which is cyber terrorism, romance is an integral part of the storyline. This gave the reader a break from all the serious talk in certain scenes.

I would have preferred that some scenes in the book were given more pages, but this was not the case. It seemed the ending of the book was a bit rushed. However, this did not affect my enjoyment of the book. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. It was exceptionally well edited, as I found no errors. I recommend this book to lovers of sci-fi and thriller novels. I also recommend it to readers who enjoy female protagonists. Because of the explicit scenes, I would recommend it to a mature audience.

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[John Aburzzi]

Cynthia seems more like a robot to me owing to all the positions she held and her relationship. She was virtually everywere on this read and it was too unrealistic.

[Conrad Writes]

The book seems to cover of issues and the plot seems interesting. I will make sure to pick up a copy of this book. Thanks for your honest review.

[MsChet Cherry]

Fighting terrorism in the midst of complicated relationships and political nuances is quite terrific.
I hope Cynthia excels eventually and finds love.
Good review.

[Nisha DSouza]

I read someone else's review of this book and thought the book would be too complicated for readers who don't share an interest in cyber-related stories. However, after reading your review, I think it should be fine. I may just read this one soon. Thanks.

[Charles Babbage]

I really enjoyed reading this book despite its many flaws..it was a great one. I think many don't like the way the story ended but it was still an amazing read.

[Azuka Jessica]

I have also read this book and I agree with the reviewer that the book is informative. It contains some information about how terrorists operate using codes. I enjoyed reading your review.

[Conrad Writes]

This book will be a great fit for anyone who enjoys action and thriller books. Thanks for your accurate analysis, I really enjoyed it.

[Reader_noc]

Cynthia is a hardworker who jad no luck with her first relationship with Dan. I was really happy when she is able to find a suitable partner. Nice review. Keep it up.

[conrad gerald22_]

You provided a detailed analysis of your opinions of the book. Cynthia is determined to do everything she can to ensure peace. Nice review.

[Silva Wesley]

It's rare to see the love life of security agents. The plot of the book looks like one filled with suspense. I will really like to know if Cynthia later figured out what she wanted in life. Great review.

[Silvia Idahosa]

Like you, I really enjoyed reading this book. I think the plot was captivating, and I enjoyed the dynamics of Sky's character. It was also an informative read. Great review.

[Joyce Nwaogazie]

Cynthia and Dan by Dorothy May Mercer basically centered on the fight started against cybercrime. Cynthia assembled a team of geniuses to help her.

[Amy Toria]

I appreciate your comments about the title and the character of Cynthia. I think it is important to note that this book is not suitable for younger readers due to the profane language and sexual content.

[Egenti Ignatius Chimaobi]

I liked the budding romance and the love triangle that existed in this novel. It kept the men in her life on their toes and they always tried to win her love. Good job on such a well detailed review.