Sunday, September 25, 2011

#59 Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich

One of my favorite series of books. Stephanie Plum is such a fun character to follow and the men (both of them---she's trying to figure out which is best for her) in her life are SO easy to read about. She's a "bonds agent" aka Bounty Hunter so there's plenty of mystery and potential drama with adequate action but overall it's very funny. I don't think there's one character I could do without and in some of the books I wish there was more of one character that may have taken a backseat for the story.
I already have #18 on hold at the library. I'm 11th in line and it doesn't come out until November. I waited MONTHS for this one to get to be my turn.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Monday, September 5, 2011

#57 Eternal by Cynthia Leitich Smith

I liked this one better than the last. It, also, elaborated a bit on the writer's idea for the series. It's common thread or basis for the series is a common "world". A world where vampires, weres and other "entities" exist. This one was about a guardian angel that prevents the death of his human only to leave her in the immediate path of a vampire. I liked the angel twist. Again, I think it would be better if it was an extended version with more twists and development but I did like this one better.

#56 Tantalize by Cynthia Leitich Smith

This book/series was recommended by the library as a "You'll probably like" title. It was okay. Simply put...it was a young adult vampire story. Doesn't mean it was a really well written YA vampire story. The story was original and I like that but I don't think this writer put enough into it. It might have been better if it was aimed at an older demographic, too. As in...it would have been better if they would have made it longer, gorier and sexier.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

#55 Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer

This was super fun. Witty romantic comedy about a woman who is just trying to make the things she needs to do happen. Unfortunately, there is displaced mob, a crazy wedding and all kinds of weird dog nappers showing up at the weirdest times. It was a creative story with likable characters and fun twists. I vaguely remember reading books by Jennifer Crusie before and even vaguely remember enjoying them. This, seriously, was fun.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

#54 Back to the Bedroom by Janet Evanovich

I actually finished this book a week or so ago and just kept forgetting to update the blog. Partially because the name is so heinous. I love Janet E., though. She writes the Stephanie Plum books and I LOVE the Stephanie Plum books! This book was good, too. The whole back to the bedroom idea comes from the fact that the main characters were drawn together after one witnesses a camera falling from an airplane through the roof of a neighbors house into her bedroom. He kinda comes to the rescue. It was good. Lots of Janet E. humor. Mostly....I can't wait for the next Stephanie Plum book. I've been on hold at the library since early May!!! Sheesh.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

#53 The Heir by Grace Burrowes

If you can't find anything good then don't look for something good. This was pure trash. :) Loved it.