The Catch (novel)

Kirkus Reviews called the Stevens's writing style "spare" and "gritty."^[1] Considering the novel's character, they wrote, "In the hands of any other writer, Stevens’ Munroe might sound a little too Ethan Hunt to wax believable, but she's not. She's a fierce, even vicious fighter, driven by demons that prevent her from claiming happiness."^[1] However, they find Munroe to be "one of the genre’s most compelling characters."^[1]

Publishers Weekly called the novel "flawed," noting that, unlike previous novels in the series, "Munroe lacks a clear motivation" for her actions, though, as always, she "makes for an intriguing action hero."^[2] They also indicated "readers are likely to find themselves cringing at some overgeneralizations," though "the fight scenes are refreshingly stark and well paced."^[2]

Booklist and Library Journal also reviewed the novel.^[3][4]