Review: Fury in Death by J.D. Robb

Fury in Death by J.D. Robb
Series: In Death, Book 63
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Genre: Futuristic/Mystery/Suspense 

ISBN: 9781250414564
Release Date: September 8, 2026
Source: Publisher
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NYSPD lieutenant Eve Dallas never knows what to expect when she gets word of a body. It could be an elderly man who made the mistake of climbing a ladder in slippery footwear. And the next call could be a wealthy biotech executive beaten to death in his home office—but what was Larry Chu’s mistake?

The victim’s corpse is so mangled and damaged it’s hard to believe a lone, unarmed assailant could have managed it. The killer was clearly unnaturally strong—and smart enough to find a way into Chu’s highly secure building. Most of all, whoever did this was very, very angry.

The excessive violence leads Dallas to conclude that this was a deeply personal act, born of a rage that she can’t excuse but can understand thanks to her own traumatic past. And though the motive seems rooted in heated emotion rather than cold hard cash, she can’t ignore the suspicious bank account in the Cayman Islands, or the shadowy, profit-hungry company Chu worked for. The mystery only grows when it turns out Chu isn’t the only victim—and Dallas will need to tear through one layer of secrecy after another to reveal what lies behind this explosion of fury…

A violent crime scene is only part of the puzzle Lieutenant Eve Dallas must put together in Fury in Death. Sixty-three novels into the In Death series and author J.D. Robb still entertains me every time as Eve, Roarke, and their loved ones work together to bring justice to the victims.

What makes Fury in Death interesting is we see the killer’s perspective from the start and know why they are on a rampage. The reason for their violent, controlled fury is shown in a way that makes them sympathetic. It adds a layer of interest to the story and I was invested in the case not just because of Eve but because of the killer. Larry Chu’s death is excessively violent and undoubtedly personal, but as Eve searches for the motive behind it she unearths far more than she expected. She’ll have to bring in the help of not just her team but her expert consultant, civilian to unravel a mystery that stretches over a decade. I found the case to be extremely interesting and I don’t want to go into it too much for fear of spoiling it.

While this is a more case-centric story, the personal is still at the forefront. I was delighted to see a bit more of Galahad than we normally do and the Big House Project is nearing completion so there are plenty of light moments to balance out the dark. It’s sweet seeing how far Eve’s loved ones have come over the course of the series and there are some lovely moments that are sure to delight longtime fans.

Fury in Death has action, a solidly engaging mystery, and a strong dose of warmth from the personal relationships. I really enjoyed it and I am already looking forward to Eve and Roarke’s next adventure.



Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

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Review: Soon by You by Dahlia Adler

Soon by You by Dahlia Adler
Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin
Genre: Contemporary Romance 

ISBN: 9781250411884
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Arielle Becker is one hora away from a meltdown. After one too many bridesmaid gigs—complete with Spanx, heels, and hideous dresses—she’s officially over love and its overpriced trappings. Especially when they keep coming with the same smug, judgmental wedding singer.

Judah Klein is New York’s go-to Modern Orthodox wedding singer and most eligible bachelor. Years of failed setups have left him jaded, until repeated clashes with a fiery bridesmaid wake him right up. But when snarks turn to sparks, and fights turn to feelings, things get complicated.

Arielle is not a girl who settles down. And Judah is not a guy who hooks up. So why does walking away feel impossible?

Soon by You is a Modern Orthodox romcom whose premise had me hooked. Dahlia Adler wove themes of religion, community, and embracing your true self into this romance which I found incredibly appealing.

I liked that Ari was unabashedly herself and that didn’t conflict with her faith. What I didn’t love was the constant judgment Ari faces for embracing her sexuality. I understood why it was there but it felt like it overwhelmed the story at times and then didn’t feel fully resolved. Judah is a wildly popular wedding singer whose star is on the rise, but he’s still finding himself. He thinks he knows what he wants but then he and Ari clash at a wedding and he starts questioning his views on dating, marriage, and attraction. I liked that Judah was on the asexual spectrum but wanted to explore his character a bit more outside that.

There’s a lot of push-pull in Ari and Judah’s romance, mostly because of what others think about them. Judah is on a pedestal and Ari’s reputation is constantly being trashed. It felt a bit dragged out and repetitive at times, and the story slowed because of it. I wanted a bit more of them as people and the story focused a lot on sexual chemistry. Normally I’d be fine with that if the attraction sizzled on the page, but in this case it was just OK. Without the palpable tension, I felt like I was missing just a bit more depth from the main characters.

The Jewish representation in this book is excellent and Adler gives a great look at the dating and wedding scene in the Modern Orthodox community in New York. As someone who is Jewish (though not Orthodox) I felt like some of the supporting characters could be people I know (and that’s in ways both good and bad, which is a point in the book’s favor for realism). The star of the show for me was Judah’s brother, Akiva, who I’d gladly read a book about – to me he had more personality and was more interesting than either of the main characters. As for the rest of Judah and Ari’s friends, frenemies, and acquaintances, they ranged from pleasant to annoyingly judgmental and most of them didn’t make much of an impact.

Soon by You is a hard book for me to review because I wanted to love it – an Ashkenazi Modern Orthodox romance was a breath of fresh air. But the romance didn’t hook me like I wanted it to. The book did pick up steam in the latter half of the story but overall I ended up just liking it.



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