Killer Instinct (The Naturals, 2) Paperback – May 2, 2023

This book was a recommendation from my previous purchased. This book was great. This entire series has been awesome. I have now purchased the complete set. I have not been disappointed and now have a new author to add to my list of preferred authors.

Found family, serial killers, and a bit of romance? I'm in!This book was fast-paced and entertaining, and I’m a sucker for short chapters. I actually enjoyed the reveals and plot twists more than in the first book, although I did get a bit bored in the middle.This was definitely enjoyable!I’m excited to see how the Naturals and their bonds evolve in books three and four. My babies deserve the best. If only these books were multiple POVs!!! 🥲… and yes, the love triangle is slowly killing me.

Fast-paced and suspenseful! Really enjoy this series! Perfect for high schoolers looking for a thrilling read.

It was good, honestly I will say that Daniel Reeding is crazy and amazing, and the thing he said about Cassie’s mother all I want to know now is how did he know that? I thought that Lia was insane for begin mad at Cassie for begin there with Dean, I guess it’s always been her and Dean but she knows what Dean feels for Cassie I will think she’ll be happy that he has someone, and I believe that Lia interrupted Michael’s moment with Cassie because of Dean, and also she likes Michael in her own twisted way, Sloane is the only normal one, everyone else is in a cycle but I am glad they were able to find the real killer tho I never expected that guy, just because he didn’t have enough screen time and I just thought he was annoying never did I thought he was actually siding with Redding, of all of this I am happy that Cassie finally choose someone and that someone was Dean, I don’t know if she wants to go Katherine Pierce later or if she wants to pull an Emely Laughing but I am happy she choose Dean, it was a good read, not as impressive as the first book but a good read, and I can’t wait to see what happened with Cassie’s mom.

I really love the way Jennifer guides you with the plot. It’s predictable in a satisfying way, but still leaves enough desired to surprise you.

I LOVEEEEEE the Naturals series and I thought it was super interesting. Only problem….the book came damaged. The spine was dented and th front page was a bit scratched and deformed. Also this book was my least favorite of the series. Definitely worth the read though.

If you have an inner geek, this story will probably scratch it behind the ears. If you enjoy a well-written murder-mystery/suspense tale, without the gratuitous violence and sex that too many of them wallow in, then you'll like this. The main heroine is a girl who has a knack for profiling, i.e. figuring out a stranger's personality and motivations, and anticipating future behavior, based on subtle clues. Her deductions are reminiscent of Sherlock Holmes at times, only more in the arena of psychology. Other misfit-savants in the story include a girl who is good at lying and detecting lies, a boy who is expert at reading body language, a boy profiler-prodigy with a shady past, and a girl genius with poor social skills. There doesn't seem to me to be anything supernatural in their gifts, though they are far beyond normal. The teens use their skills to solve murder cases, especially serial murders. They aren't 18 yet, so they are basically in a group home, which is also helping them to form the close human connections that most of them were lacking in their previous situations.I was first introduced to Ms. Barnes' writing through her Raised By Wolves trilogy, and that is also an excellent read. Her books are in the young adult genre but her writing and realistic characterizations are far above the usual YA book, or many adult novels, for that matter. I liked both of the Naturals books, they were a quick read for me. They did not lag or bore me at all, and there was enough humor and goodness throughout to keep the stories from being depressing. My only complaint is that I wish the books were a little longer and explored the different personalities a bit more. Her protagonists are compelling and likable. These books have intelligent plot-lines, with heart and a dash of humor.