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Summary
The Bourne Identity meets Minority Report in this first highly anticipated installment in #1 New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison's sexy new romantic suspense trilogy, featuring a brilliant special task agent at the top of her field and set in a futuristic Detroit.During a routine but dangerous Opti task, Peri Reed finds out her trusted partner has made her a corrupt agent. Her unique ability to jump back forty seconds in time to correct a mistake leaves her vulnerable when her partner, who is responsible for replacing her memory of the event, gives her a false one. But Peri lives and dies on her intuition, and she begins to piece her twisted reality together as she flees her one-time secure situation at Opti and tries to find the truth with a sullen but talented psychologist named Silas who works for the very agency trying to bring the Opti corruption to light. With Howard, tech and med specialist, and Taf, gun-toting daughter of the apposing grass-roots agency, Silas and Peri try to rebuild her memory of the night she killed her partner, knowing it will put her mental stability in danger. Peri remembers, and thoughts of revenge keep her alive and moving forward as she tries to put an end to Opti, working with the very faction that wants to see her dead.
Being a huge fan of The Hollows, I was really excited to dive into Kim Harrison's new series, The Drafter. Unfortunately, it doesn't quite capture the same charm as her first series, which had a great mix of paranormal beings. While there are interesting elements of futuristic technology sprinkled throughout, I personally didn't find the gadgets to be captivating enough to create a truly immersive world. The core concept of being able to rewrite events is intriguing, but I was hoping for a deeper storyline beyond just power struggles and fights.
One major issue I had was with the main character, who I found to be rather unlikable. It's hard to root for someone who primarily wants a life of privilege and kicking ass, while considering themselves unquestionably one of the "good guys." It just didn't come across as believable or engaging. In her previous series, Harrison masterfully portrayed empathy and a strong sense of justice in her main character, which drove the story and character development. I just didn't feel that same depth here.
Despite my disappointment, I'll still give the next book a shot simply because I was so satisfied with Harrison's previous series. I'm hoping that the main character will grow in a way that compels me to continue the series.
To begin with, for all the fans of Ms. Harrison's previous books, it's important to note that "The Drafter" leans more towards the sci-fi genre rather than paranormal romance.
As a huge fan of the Hallows books, I was really looking forward to diving into Peri's story. Unfortunately, I didn't just fail to love it; I can't even bring myself to say that I like the book. I purchased "The Drafter" and "Sideswiped" simultaneously and gave the series a fair chance by reading both, but I won't be continuing with it. Here's why...
The overall story is simply uninteresting. The characters are quite bothersome, shallow, and frankly, unimpressive. I couldn't find a single character that I genuinely liked or felt any curiosity about their fate. Moreover, it became incredibly frustrating how the book incessantly emphasizes how everyone is infatuated with and craves Glass technology, yet simultaneously acknowledges that it's not particularly reliable. So essentially, everyone desires to possess a fancy piece of junk, which doesn't paint these characters in a very intelligent light.
Another aspect that bothered me was how Silas looked down upon the protagonist for desiring the finer things in life, yet he himself parades around in expensive clothing and Glass technology items. Talk about being a hypocrite. However, the most infuriating part of the story was the whole time confusion. If the protagonist spent three years with Frank and then conveniently forgets those entire three years, how is it possible that she doesn't know Silas or anything about their close relationship?
To put it bluntly, this series simply isn't my cup of tea. I can't find anything that I enjoy about it. It's truly disappointing.
The storyline would have improved if it wasn't as perplexing. It felt like it jumped all over the place, making it challenging to follow and stay on top of the events.
I really liked Harrison's previous series and had high hopes for this one.
The beginning is a bit rough, with a few glimpses of brilliance, but it struggles to establish its own identity and the forced tension gets old after a while.
Despite that, I'll give the second book a chance, hoping for the best, although my expectations are not as high.
On a positive note, Ms. LaVoy's narration is superb.
I'm a huge fan of Kim Harrison's work, so I had high hopes for "The Drafter". Unfortunately, this particular story left me feeling a bit disappointed, especially since it was supposed to have elements of science fiction. While the character development was a saving grace, I felt that the world building was lacking. However, I must say that the narration was fantastic and truly the highlight of the audiobook for me.
I had high hopes for this book, but unfortunately, the main character seemed to be more of a complaining adolescent rather than a strong protagonist. The concept of the story was intriguing, but I have decided not to continue with the series.
Being a huge fan of the Rachel Morgan adventures, I was eagerly anticipating another captivating series from Kim Harrison. However, 'The Drafter' didn't manage to grab my attention. I struggled to finish it, and it's one of the rare occasions where I contemplated returning the book.
To be fair, if you're expecting the same level of character growth as Kim Harrison's previous works, you might be disappointed. I found it hard to like any of the characters in this book. Peri, in particular, annoyed me to no end. Moreover, the general science fiction concept explored here has been tackled in various other forms, and with better execution.
I understand that it can be challenging for an author to keep readers engaged with new offerings, especially when they venture into a different genre. There will undoubtedly be those who adore this book, but unfortunately, I am not one of them.
Regarding the narrator, I noticed a tendency among certain female narrators to give male characters exaggerated voices, and this was the case here. Personally, I would have preferred if she had simply read the lines without attempting to give the male characters specific "voices."
As a huge fan of Kim Harrison and her previous works, including the gripping Hollows series, I eagerly anticipated her new series. I pre-ordered both Sideswiped and The Drafter, downloading the latter as soon as it became available. However, despite my initial excitement, I found myself struggling to connect with the book. I experienced a mix of frustration, boredom, and indifference towards the plot and characters, although I can't quite pinpoint the exact reason. Perhaps the constant rewriting of history and future made it feel repetitive. The only saving grace for me was the entertaining antics of the characters in Sideswiped and my enduring appreciation for Kim's writing. Regrettably, I can't offer a more positive review for this particular book.
Kim Harrison has done it again with her creation of Perry, a determined female protagonist who seems to constantly stumble on her path to success.
The concept of the story is incredibly unique and packed with thrilling moments, deception, and an overwhelming sense of uncertainty about who to trust: a corrupt government agency or the secretive organization attempting to take them down. Throughout the narrative, Perry grapples with her own morality, questioning whether she is on the side of good or evil and which faction she truly aligns with.
I'm eagerly anticipating the next installment in this series.
Bad. She could have given more information about the draft. Could have had more detail and the book would have been more interesting. Predictable. Bad ending.
I loved this book! The ending was not predictable at all. It is well written too. I'm really not sure what a few other reviewers are talking about. It explains drafting throughout the story. This is definitely a subject matter that is new and fresh. A must read for anyone interested in near-futuristic style ideas.
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