Mags_louise
4.25⭐ I've been a big fan of the HORNET series since the start and was excited to see a new story being released, but I have to say, I did find it a little hard to get into. Still, once the story got going, and I got used to the new writing style, I was gripped and I really liked the blend of old and new characters, although there were a couple of moments when I genuinely wished the old stories were much fresher in my mind. But I truly enjoyed the mix of mystery and romance Fragmented Loyalty had going on. Not to mention all the geekyness although I must confess all the Star Wars references went way over my head!! But with a little suspense as this story reached its conclusion as well as plenty of character development this really was a cracking read, and it's one I would happily recommend to others. **I was kindly provided with an ARC by Entangled Publishing in exchange for an honest review**
linda quick
Loved this book! This is a spin off from the HORNET series, focusing on training the next generation for HORNET. Sami is a young woman who was arrested as a teen for hacking and sent to juvie for three years. When she was released, her family disowned her. This left her few options, so when HORNET came calling, she said yes before she even knew what it was. Once there, she met Harvard - techie extraordinaire and member of the HORNET team. While he is respected for his skills, he has a seedy past that know one knows about....and his past intersects with Sami's in a way that neither has any idea of. When they fall in love without either knowing the truth about the other, things get really complicated. I loved the training aspect, and, along with all the back stories, it made this an interesting book. I loved the characters and how they interacted - even Sami, who at times seemed TSTL - quite an accomplishment for such a brilliant mind. When they're forced to pull together to fight a common enemy, the story moves so quickly that the pages almost turn themselves. I couldn't put it down and was totally engrossed in the story. I'm already looking forward to the next book. The author is on my must read authors' list.