The Devil You Know by Kit Rocha [Review]

The Devil You Know (Mercenary Librarians #2) by Kit Rocha
Format: ebook
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Date read: August 26, 2021

Mercenary Librarians
1. Deal with the Devil
2. The Devil You Know - Paperback | Kindle
3. Dance with the Devil

Kit Rocha
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

Maya has had a price on her head from the day she escaped the TechCorps. Genetically engineered for genius and trained for revolution, there’s only one thing she can’t do—forget.

Gray has finally broken free of the Protectorate, but he can’t escape the time bomb in his head. His body is rejecting his modifications, and his months are numbered.

When Maya’s team uncovers an operation trading in genetically enhanced children, she’ll do anything to stop them. Even risk falling back into the hands of the TechCorps.

And Gray has found a purpose for his final days: keeping Maya safe.

Thoughts on The Devil You Know: Hoo-boy! This is one dangerous, messed up world that I love to spend literary time in. Sure, sure, the dangerous part of it is THROUGH THE ROOF and the people in  charge are not good people, but change is in the air, my friends, and I AM HERE FOR IT.

As one of the three women working on bringing hope to their little slice of their city, Maya is in a dangerous position. She's not a fighter (or so she thinks) and the only way she can remain safe is if the people she escaped from think she's dead. But she's not one to sit idly by when the team uncovers genetically enhanced children being trafficked right under their noses. So she buckles down and starts stretching her wings (and abilities) to help guide that change I mentioned above.

Meanwhile, Gray is...well, he's not in a good place. He's on the not-so-slow road to an early demise as his body rejects his implants. He knows the score and he knows there's not much that can be done for him. Yeah, our boy is in a bad place, but he's also not willing to sit idly by, wallowing, and let things happen around him. Those sparks between him and Maya? Yeaaaaah. They're FANTASTIC!

Secrets, lies, truth, betrayal, and new allies. Am I excited for those allies? I SURE AM. Maya, Nina, and Dani have become so much more than three women fighting to build a better future for those in their neighborhood. They're on the cusp of revolution and their actions are going to affect so many people down the road. (After a long, bloody battle, if I had to guess.) The Silver Devils might have started their relationship with the ladies for questionable reasons, but THINGS ARE HAPPENING and I couldn't be happier!