The Kept Woman

I absolutely love the Will Trent series, so of course I loved this book. Karen Slaughter is one of my favorite authors because her characters are so well developed and her plots are so intricately structured. This book has both of those qualities.

There is a lot going on in this book. There is a basketball player accused of rape, an abused woman looking to escape her husband, a damaged woman trying to save the daughter she abandoned while also vengefully reeking havoc in her soon to be ex-husband's new relationship, a woman trying to decide if she should fight for the man she loves, and a couple murders along the way. It seems like it could get confusing, but Slaughter ties it all together expertly.

Will Trent is one of my favorite detective characters in books. He is damaged, but he is also noble and kind. His flaws are endearing rather than off-putting. His complicated relationships with the women in his life make for interesting reading. When his story is combined with that of Sara Linton, count me in! I love both of these characters.

I completely enjoyed the experience of reading this book. It is dark and twisty, which I love. It has great characters. What more could I ask for in a book? I look forward to continuing the series.