The Prada Paradox is the third installment in the exciting Play.Survive.Win series by Julie Kenner.

Starring in movie version of The Givenchy Code is going to revive Devi Taylor’s flagging career. She intends to become Melanie Prescott and make the Play.Survive.Win game come alive on the big screen. It should be easy, given how remarkable the whole concept of bringing a game of players, assassins, and protectors to life on the streets of New York is. Her biggest issue should be resisting the attraction she has for her co-star, Blake. However, the game isn’t over yet, and when the first message arrives, Devi finds herself thick in the clues and history of Hollywood.

After reading The Givenchy Code and The Manolo Matrix, I was anxious to read The Prada Paradox. Julie Kenner surpassed my expectations on every level with this story. First, it continues her trend of fantastic, winning characters, suspense, and complex puzzles. The pacing is excellent and the plot never falters. Instead, readers are kept on the edge with one puzzle and conflict after another. The answers to the puzzles seem to remain just out of my reach, but always make sense once solved. Devi and Blake are a dynamic couple readers will relish getting to know. Her sense of humor and his unyielding commitment make their scenes rich in emotion. The secondary characters are just as engaging and made sure I was never quite sure which direction the story would go. Readers of this series might find some story elements in common with the rest of the series, but make no mistake, The Prada Paradox is an original story that will lure and maintain readers’ interest from start to finish. This is a wonderful conclusion that lives up to the standard established throughout this series.

Reviewed by: Amanda S.