The Recovery Agent

I did not expect to enjoy this as much as I did, but I was pleasantly surprised. The Recovery Agent manages to balance itself between being a action thriller and a lighthearted romp without veering too far in either direction. One of the few books I've come across that has made me actually laugh out loud.

Having said that, it didn't stick the landing and the ending left much to be desired. But hey, the journey is just as important as the destination, so I'm not going to let the ending nullify my enjoyment of the rest of the book.

This was a fun read with Gabriela being a recovery agent going around the world getting items back to their owners. When her grandmother tells her a ghost named Annie tells her to find something Gabbie winds up going around the world with her ex-husband and getting into one scrap after another. Think Stephanie Plum but able to handle guns and fight like a pro. Loved this and look forward to reading more of this series.

If you've read Stephanie Plum, you have a good idea how Janet Evanovich writes. It's absurd, nonsensical, and amusing. If you want a realistic plot, you won't find it. If you're willing to suspend disbelief and enjoy the ride, you're in for a good time.

The Recovery Agent is more of the same, in the best possible way. It is written in third person, so while mostly focused on Gabriella Rose, it allows brief perspective shifts to fill in the blanks of other people's actions. Gabriella describes herself in her Stephanie Plum appearance as “skilled, but unlucky”, and the result is a steadier stream of progress that allows her the resources to span the globe for a light fun adventure.