Emily's Reviews > Bishop's Gambit

Thank you to Samara Knight and BookSirens for providing me with an ARC! I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Actual rating: 4.5 ⭐️

What to expect:
- Spies/ think CIA
- Spice 3.5/5 🌶️
- betrayals/ hidden identity
- rivals to lovers
- forbidden romance
- fast-paced
- third person
- morally gray mmc

What I liked:
Bishop’s gambit was unlike many of the books I read. And honestly I’m quite happy I chose to read it. It was fast-paced and kept me hooked throughout its entirety.

Bishop was a good fmc, she was well versed in her craft and it definitely showed. I found I really appreciated how she acted. Bishop makes mature decisions and acted how I expected someone of her status to. She doesn’t play the dumb, naïve fmc, she takes what she wants and questions everything.

Helix was also a nicely fleshed out character. His backstory is heart-wrenching and makes him feel real. He was jovial and brought youth to the story, making jokes and quips. I also liked the way he treated Bishop, it’s evident that he cares about her.

The overall plot was a bit confusing at times, there were many different names and places making it hard to keep track. It was nicely done albeit, a bit rushed.

What I didn’t like:
The PoV in this book changed so quickly and without warning I felt like a got whiplash just reading. I wish that there was more clarity when the PoV was switching.

This book was still very enjoyable! Definitely recommend!