Suspects by Danielle Steel: Book Review
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Suspects by Danielle Steel is a fast-paced contemporary novel that mixes suspense, romance, international intrigue, and the glamorous world of fashion.
So, is Suspects worth a read?
Hopefully my review will help you decide. I’ll give you a short synopsis along with my thoughts on what I liked, what I didn’t like, and whether Suspects earns a Read, ReRead, or Reconsider.
My Take: Suspects is a fast, entertaining Danielle Steel novel with more suspense and international intrigue than many of her contemporary stories. It’s quite different from Flying Angels, another Steel novel I loved, and readers can find both on my complete Danielle Steel Books In Order list. My Verdict? If you enjoy Danielle Steel with a little CIA intrigue mixed into the romance, Suspects is well worth picking up.
What Suspects Is About
A year later, Theo is slowly rebuilding her life when she crosses paths with Pierre de Vaumont, a well-connected man who has attracted the attention of the CIA because of his suspicious Russian contacts.
CIA operative Mike Andrews becomes concerned that Theo may unknowingly be in danger. While investigating the situation, he enters her life without revealing his true identity — and what begins as a covert assignment becomes much more personal.
Suspects by Danielle Steel – What I Liked
This book was exciting from the very beginning.
I instantly loved the main character, Theodora Morgan. As is not unusual for Danielle Steel, she creates female characters who are strong women who handle crises in their lives with grace and dignity. And that was certainly the case with Theodora Morgan. Although she had some heartbreaking tragedies in her life, she remained brave and strong and found a reason to continue living.
I also loved the storyline which included the fashion industry, first with Theodora’s own fashion website and also with her late husband’s company which owned multiple luxury brands. I find the luxury brands and fashion industry exciting, and the way Danielle Steel wrote this into the novel made me feel like I was part of that industry.
In addition to that, here is another Danielle book that heavily features the city of Paris, one of my favorite places and, I suspect, one of Danielle Steel’s as well since she lives there part of the time. I have always loved any book that she sets in Paris, and her descriptions of the city and everything going on there make me feel like I’m standing right there at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower myself.
Finally, this book was nonstop action from start to finish. I honestly found it impossible to put down. It’s a page-turner and kept me absolutely glued to the book until the very last page.
Suspects by Danielle Steel – What I Didn’t Like
Honestly, I can’t think of anything that I didn’t like about this book.
The only thing I will mention, which isn’t really a “dislike”, is that I can’t quite figure out why she used the title “Suspects.” I can’t tell you more because I don’t do spoilers here. I guess I can possibly see a reason, but seriously, having read the book and now written this entire review, I’m still trying to see why Danielle thought it was the best title.
Suspects by Danielle Steel – Read, ReRead, or Reconsider
And now for my 3 R’s of book reviews. Read, ReRead, or Reject?
What is my honest opinion about Suspects?
A definite Read!
Suspects was a definite page-turner for me. I loved the combination of suspense, romance, fashion, Paris, and international intrigue, and Theodora was a character I enjoyed rooting for. This is another solid Danielle Steel read that I wouldn’t want to have missed.
Is Suspects Worth Reading?
Yes. If you enjoy Danielle Steel’s contemporary novels, particularly those with more suspense and action, Suspects is well worth reading. The fashion-world setting and international storyline give this one a slightly different feel, while still delivering the strong female character and emotional storyline I expect from Danielle Steel.
If you’re deciding what to read next from her enormous backlist, you can also browse my complete Danielle Steel Books In Order guide.
