IN THE COMPANY OF KILLERS READALONG discussion

Discuss here all the things that happened between chapters 1 - 15. All spoilers!

Just finished Chapter 1. What a great start! I always love books just jumps right into the action and don't drag up an explanation of how one or the other character ended up here. Which is the intriguing part that I'm looking forward to finding out about Sarai and this assassine she's with!

I started it a little early and already finished chapter 20. What I can say about the beginning of the story is that I really like the pacing. It keeps you reading and reading until you lost track of time (I read over 170 pages in one sitting). I find the plot quite typical, as in- I've seen something similar in a lot books and movies but it's only the first book so we will see how the rest of the series is. As for the characters, I really like Victor. I don't have a strong opinion about Sarai yet because I feel she'll go through some character development and I can't wait to see it! Honestly, I think I will finish this book tonight- it's such a quick read for me!

Anna, this book is definitely engaging. I don't think I expected this going in, only hopped. On chapter five, and I enjoy the character development. I wasn't sure how redeemable a killer for a hero is going to be, but the things he does and says (not a lot of talking), makes me like him. And Sarai is a great heroine so far, brave, level headed, and vulnerable as a young woman in her situation would be.

I got thrown into the story right away!!

I'm currently three chapters into this, and I love it already. I haven't had much time to read lately because of school stuff, but this week I am hoping to read a good chunk of this book. So excited. :)

Wow , five chapters in and I can feel the draw, I might need to go download the rest of the books right away! I can see why it's well liked.

I loved that we didn't get Victor's pov until chapter 8. I think it it really, strangely, strengthened his mysteriousness that we only had Sarai's thoughts up until then.

The beginning is paced so well because it keeps pulling you along that you don't want to stop reading!

My favorite part so far is the conversations between Sarai and Victor, especially in the very beginning where you can tell he really doesn't want to talk to her, haha.

Chapter 1-4 : I didn't expect this to be sointense. I just fully immersed myself in reading this and it just pulled me into it. I swear, I can't stop reading. I don't want to be disturbed. I put down the other book I'm reading. gosh.

Chapters 5-15: These chapters kept me awake at night. Everything starts to unfold and I just let the surprises took over. It's amusing when Victor starts to be drawn to Sarai. I can't help smirking on these two.

The action. My goodness, it puts me on the edge of my seat.

I really enjoyed the first 15 chapters and i flew through them! I really like Sarai and i nearly cried when Lydia died (that doesn't happen to me! I don't ever cry while reading a book) but i hope it doesn't turn into a lovestory in the next couple of pages... I like both of them but that would be too fast in my opinion... Also the fact that he couldn't leave Sarai is very cute!

when I first started reading the book wasn't sure if I was going to like it but yes, I do!

I woke up purposefully earlier today so I could have a few minutes to read before going for my morning run and I'm now, an hour later, on chapter 15. Who cares about running anyway?
This book completely sucked me in and it refuses to let go. I wasn't expecting such a strong and well-paced story, and I have absolutely no idea where this is going, but I'm eager to find out!

I am so interested in where this story could possibly go from here. I am glad that this is so fast paced. A lot of writers would have made the first part of the book a complete first installment!

I've been reading since 8PM and it's already 1:17AM... Guys i have a problem, this book is so gooood and i cant stop reading!! Doesnt help that i'm easily attracted to assassins and Victor is... well... i just cant with that man <3 even Sarai!! She is such a strong and smart character that i just cant help but love!

WOW! What a ride! These first few chapters were extremely gripping, I liked how faced paced they were.

Favorite quote:

"Why are we going to Tucson?"
He stops mid-stride and turns around to face me.
"I'm taking you home."

Lainey wrote: "I loved that we didn't get Victor's pov until chapter 8. I think it it really, strangely, strengthened his mysteriousness that we only had Sarai's thoughts up until then.

The beginning is paced so..."

I completely agree on Victor's POV adding mysteriousness. Also, how satisfying was it to see Izel hit by a bullet (sorry to say that, but she was hideous).

Delia wrote: "I really enjoyed the first 15 chapters and i flew through them! I really like Sarai and i nearly cried when Lydia died (that doesn't happen to me! I don't ever cry while reading a book) but i hope ..."

Lydia's death was quite unexpected for me, but I guess it makes sense being it a suspense/thriller story. I also agree on the fact that a love story now would be too soon. I like their subtle attraction, but I hope the romance will start a little bit further into the book.

Francisca wrote: "I woke up purposefully earlier today so I could have a few minutes to read before going for my morning run and I'm now, an hour later, on chapter 15. Who cares about running anyway?
This book compl..."

I agree on the running part - totally worth skipping one (or more) day(s) to read! Regarding the future developments of the book, I foresee Sarai (wow, for a moment I forgot her name here, even if it's in the title - I must be really tired) joining the Order and help take down Javier's organization (?).

I am reading the series on my Kindle. I had absolutely no idea what the series was going to be about, I didn't read any reviews or synopsis (only what Lainey's YT video said and honestly I couldn't remember what she said, I just felt compelled to participate). So, as I am reading the book I was at first thinking Victor was a vampire, or a super natural being. LOL, I was pleasantly surprised to find out I was wrong...but I didn't realize until I was 90% complete that this was not a vampire story! I kept waiting for him to bite her neck. ROFLOL.

The first 50% of the book is a new theme for me. As I have never read a book with this subj matter (escaping and being on the run {with a killer non-the-less}). Thus, I was engaged immediately!

I found it interesting that Victor did not notice the door light (or maybe he did?) when she was hiding out in his car. I was holding my breath the entire escape sequence.

Going in, I didn't want to know so much, and I'm glad I didn't snoop. I love it so far! I just got to chapter 10, and I have a feeling I'm going to be finishing this book late tonight. I'm so glad to pick up something that isn't YA (because YA is what I usually read, and I'm definitely growing out of it) because I can see that I love other books--with characters closer to my own age.
Gah. So excited for this series.