Official Review: Busted by Michele I. Khoury

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I wasn't thinking of buying the book, but after reading your review I've decided that it's a must read! Thanks for a wonderful and honest review.
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If I were to write a review on a crime thriller, then I would use your review as a benchmark. The characters are well described without giving spoilers to the story.
It is quite fine to know that this book had negligible errors. I feel that you had to search for them rather than discover as you read the story.
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A wow too from me. This review is almost a story on it's own with twists and turns. Well-done on putting out such an interesting review. As for this novel, what else is there to say? It is interesting written all over it. As someone commented, the dainty cover gives no inkling that we might be talking about drugs and crimes. I mean no smoking gun picture or blood splatters on the cover or even a syringe.
I am definitely interested in reading this book. I love a book with well-developed characters and well the reviewer has promised us a ride if we dive in.
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Great review. I don't think this is a book for me because of the in depth descriptions of drug use and violence. It is good though that the author researched well to make everything realistic.
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I like that the author did so much research for this. Books and movies make it sound so easy for the good guys to put away the bad guys. But, in real life, these things take time. Search warrants take much longer than 5 minutes to obtain. I also liked the character development. That's a big plus for me.
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"Busted" is the first book that I have reviewed. It is riviting, dealing with crisis that can happen in a persons daily life. It deals with how one handles adversity in life and the consequences of dealing drugs. I hope that I can read the entire book soon. An 'A' class book!!
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Sounds interesting. Drugs, revenge and romance are ingredients to this action packed story. I have interest in police proceedings, so I would love to read this book. Great review. :tiphat:
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The story seems really interesting having elements of action and romance (my favorite). Character development was done really well according to the review. Hopefully, it lives up to my expectation. Nice review.
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No one ever expects to meet THE ONE and then find out that they're a drug dealer. Plot twist of the day! This is interesting :)
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What a great review. You were very thorough in the likes and what was a little annoying. It is always good when an author does research, especially for characters or plots involving criminals or law enforcement.
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Interesting sounding storyline, however, at the present time my bookshelf is straining under the waiting to be read sub-heading. I find it rather curious that the reviewer thought it odd the main characters didn't answer their phones. I guess I must not read into things I didn't find that an oddity at all given whom we were describing, a drug dealer and a DEA agent, 2 people who regularly are in situations that probably warrant a no phone policy.
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'A perfect story' is the biggest and most flattering phrase a reviewer could use to describe any book. The fact that you used the phrase to describe Busted must means that I have to read it. No questions asked. Especially after your wonderful review.
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Very interesting and a descriptive review. Seems like a good thriller and I will definitely read this one. Thanks for the review and congratulations on being BOTD
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It's quite weird and odd that the characters never answered their phones. The author has a good strategy in captivating the reader's full attention.
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Post by Helen_Combe »

Great review, sounds like a serious love triangle. Can’t be realistic though if nobody ever answers their phone in this book. :lol:
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