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katiekamp24's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
yolibear's review against another edition
4.0
I initially hated the main character. I felt there were moments when her common sense was broken. But ultimately i liked the book.
celinacurry1's review against another edition
2.0
Before I picked this book up I read the reviews here, most were pretty strong. After reading the novel I don't know why so many people gave it 3-4 stars. It was boring. I skimmed through most chapters in the middle of the novel. Georgia wasn't a strong leading character. She seemed a little dim witted. In her previous career she was a police officer for SFPD. Not really smart when it came to investigating the two deaths on set of a reality TV show. It was more like a "chick lit" book with a small mystery thrown in to spice up the story. There were qualities from the cover to the book jacket to the reviews that intrigued me. In the end it was only ok. I don't think I will continue to read them. I am curious on how the author plans to make this a worth while cozy mystery series.
laurenjodi's review against another edition
3.0
A First Date with Death
3 Stars
The basic premise of the story, a cozy mystery set against the backdrop of a reality television show akin to The Bachelor, has potential. Unfortunately, there is too much focus on the heroine's romantic entanglements and not enough emphasis on the actual mystery.
While the murder is intriguing and it is fun tracking the suspects and the clues, the heroine is not much of a detective, and there is even one scene in which she screams upon seeing a dead body. Really?
As said, most of the book revolves around the staging and filming of the reality show. This would actually be fine if this were a contemporary romance. But it isn't, and as such these sections are tedious and irritating. Moreover, there is no actual chemistry between Georgia and any of the bachelor's including the one she ends up choosing. So, the book falls short in that regard as well.
On a final note, reading this book has clearly demonstrated that I am not missing out on anything by not having seen a single episode of The Bachelor.
The setting for the next book is a survival type show and as this is actually one Reality TV show that I have watched and enjoyed, I might give it a whirl.
3 Stars
The basic premise of the story, a cozy mystery set against the backdrop of a reality television show akin to The Bachelor, has potential. Unfortunately, there is too much focus on the heroine's romantic entanglements and not enough emphasis on the actual mystery.
While the murder is intriguing and it is fun tracking the suspects and the clues, the heroine is not much of a detective, and there is even one scene in which she screams upon seeing a dead body. Really?
As said, most of the book revolves around the staging and filming of the reality show. This would actually be fine if this were a contemporary romance. But it isn't, and as such these sections are tedious and irritating. Moreover, there is no actual chemistry between Georgia and any of the bachelor's including the one she ends up choosing. So, the book falls short in that regard as well.
On a final note, reading this book has clearly demonstrated that I am not missing out on anything by not having seen a single episode of The Bachelor.
The setting for the next book is a survival type show and as this is actually one Reality TV show that I have watched and enjoyed, I might give it a whirl.
a_ab's review against another edition
1.0
This drivel is too stupid to exist. The characters are either spineless airheads or thoroughly disgusting.
There is no humor, no proper pacing, no character development, no dimension to any of the characters. And it is endlessly long; I skipped a good chunk in the middle and still felt like it was dragging on forever..
There is no humor, no proper pacing, no character development, no dimension to any of the characters. And it is endlessly long; I skipped a good chunk in the middle and still felt like it was dragging on forever..
chellecypress's review against another edition
4.0
The bachelor meets murder mystery. Fun, quick read that kept me guessing. If you like reality tv and mysteries this book is for you. No spice, but a solid hea.
aspygirlsmom_1995's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
catmar19's review against another edition
3.0
This cozy mystery was just okay. I don't think it was the author's intention, but I was more engaged in the reality show part of the setting than the murder investigation. Also, I didn't hate the protagonist so bonus for that, I guess. I think was kept me from enjoying it more was that the writing style was predictable. Not sure if I will read the next since this one was just meh.
cozyreads1988's review against another edition
5.0
Great first book in a series. I was entertained and engaged in the story the whole time. This is the fourth book I have read by Diana Orgain and I absolutely love her writing style, it flows so nicely. The Bachelorette with a murder mystery.
jbrooxd's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting cozy - the "case" wasn't quite laid out like they usually are in this type of mystery. For most of the book the main character wasn't 100% sure there WAS a case. Fun premise with the reality show.