In my world of rainbows and flying ponies, I think should tell you a bit about myself. 
 1. I like stories with happy endings. BLISSFUL, PERFECT happy endings. I don't care what turmoil or whatever shit that happens in the middle, the ending has to be laden with sugar and icing. 
 2. I like stories where the main girl is kick-ass cool. Someone who is independent and relies on her own instead of some guy who is, for whatever reason, doing the dirty job for the girl. 
 3. Of course, a kick-ass girl should also be accompanied with a competent, if not an equally cool guy. A guy to even be cool enough when he's not with the girl. 
 4. All conflict (and I love them to be in generous handfuls. Seconds please!) between guy and girl has to be resolved. Preferably through shooting witty comments at each other. No stubbornness please! Both parties should have a proper, sensible cause to fight head-over-heels for. 
 5. Lastly, I am a strong advocate that chemistry, romance, love ...... DO NOT EQUATE TO SEX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
 Unfortunately, the last point for me overrides the first, second, third and fourth point. 
 Does this book pass the test? Almost! If only..... (please refer to fifth point above) 
 So basically, I was toggling between giving this book 2 or 3 stars. Thanks to the generous servings of kissing, groping, making out, I rest my case at 2 stars. 
 This book is actually a likeable read for me. The characters are memorable, the plot is competent, the conflict is always present. However, I wonder if this book's settings is in Mars. Let me tell you why: 
 The main character, Anna, and her brother, Jackson, murder for a living. A very posh living, for that matter. What happens to the police? When do they step in, and how is it possible that not a single member of the police force worldwide step in to solve these murder cases? For me, I have faith in the police force, and the forces of justice, that we have on planet Earth. 
 Another point of contention- Anna and Jackson are good guys. They only murder bad people. Considering how they effectively prevent the(-ir) world from over-population, one might wonder whether the world is really such a bleak, grey, hopeless place. 
 And oh! I wonder whether the leading man, Gabriel, is in love with Anna or Anna's ass, from what i get out of this book. What do Anna and Gabriel do when they first get to know each other? Make out. What do they do when they celebrate Anna's birthday? Make out. What do they do to overcome jetlag on a plane? Make out. What do they do when they try to apologise to each other? Jump on a trampoline!!! 
 No, sorry, typo error, the answer was making out. My bad. 
 I reiterate: this book is not bad due to flawed characters, storyline, or execution. My criteria for a good book are just not tuned into this book's favour, that's all. It is a shame, really. It was a good read, a guilty pleasure even. I guess I'll have to stick to Barney and fairytales. 
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 Ok, after a few days, I find myself rereading parts of this book. Really addictive. A book that keeps me hooked deserves credit for it. I'm adding a star to its name. It deserves it. Maybe sometimes (my) rules ARE meant to be broken.