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apark1186's review against another edition
3.0
This series is fine… I just have a hard time with YA these days. So much pining! Ugh
greylandreviews's review against another edition
1.0
not really impressed with this series. seems to revolve around person who wants to be in everyone else's business. so i really don't like this book.
snowbenton's review against another edition
3.0
Lorelei spends most of this book whining, and when Jared goes missing at the beginning leaving the reader bereft of the romance to move the story along, it drags quite a lot. I like Lorelei's friends, but her immaturity is exhausting, and the entire book is just a set up for the conclusion rather than being a story of its own. I still love Jones' writing, but this isn't one of her best.
racheljoy7's review against another edition
5.0
What can I say, I just love Darynda Jones!!!
She is funny, witty, decidedly NOT predictable or cliche, and just simply delightful.
There were so many quotes that I liked, I'll just have to read this book again to find my favorites.
She is funny, witty, decidedly NOT predictable or cliche, and just simply delightful.
There were so many quotes that I liked, I'll just have to read this book again to find my favorites.
enchantressofbooks's review against another edition
4.0
While I have read some YAs I'm not usually a YA READER. However, its freaking Darynda Jones people! I LOVE (yes all capitals) her "Charley Davidson Series" so of course I had to see what "Death and the Girl Next Door" was going to be about!
The writing style is very "Darynda" and I enjoyed that aspect extremely! Its witty, smart and Lorelei is similar to Charley with her sarcastic undertones! Though a YA, there wasn't the typical teenage angst that many within the genre tend to have (sorry, been there, done that and well, yeah, not something I miss).
There was a lot of world building and the first half of the book was a bit slow for my taste. A lot of the information and action happens during the second half of the book and the dramatic moment when things are truly revealed happens right at the end and well leads you to the next book. It took me longer than I would have liked to get into the book, however once I got to the second half, I couldn't put it down!! What kept me going through the first half? The story itself is written great. I was getting to know the characters and sometimes that takes time.
Lorelei and Brooklyn are strong young women who are best friends and they find strength in each other! The third BFF in this gang is Glitch, he's also the only boy! He provides a bit of the comic relief needed when the conversation is to heated or serious. The Musketeers as they refer to themselves at time.
Though its made to sound like there's a "love triangle" between Lorelei, Jared and Cameron, there isn't. Seems like that's a trend in YA books but thankfully, not one that Darynda followed. Both guys are hot (going with what Brooklyn and Lorelei told me since, you know there's an age difference here - LOL) and each has a different reason for being in Lorelei's life.
There's an interesting twist in the end that totally made me go "WOW" and then "Saweet" since I'm so looking forward to the next installment! You want to know what happens and how things are going to be handled.
Overall, a great and easy read!
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The writing style is very "Darynda" and I enjoyed that aspect extremely! Its witty, smart and Lorelei is similar to Charley with her sarcastic undertones! Though a YA, there wasn't the typical teenage angst that many within the genre tend to have (sorry, been there, done that and well, yeah, not something I miss).
There was a lot of world building and the first half of the book was a bit slow for my taste. A lot of the information and action happens during the second half of the book and the dramatic moment when things are truly revealed happens right at the end and well leads you to the next book. It took me longer than I would have liked to get into the book, however once I got to the second half, I couldn't put it down!! What kept me going through the first half? The story itself is written great. I was getting to know the characters and sometimes that takes time.
Lorelei and Brooklyn are strong young women who are best friends and they find strength in each other! The third BFF in this gang is Glitch, he's also the only boy! He provides a bit of the comic relief needed when the conversation is to heated or serious. The Musketeers as they refer to themselves at time.
Though its made to sound like there's a "love triangle" between Lorelei, Jared and Cameron, there isn't. Seems like that's a trend in YA books but thankfully, not one that Darynda followed. Both guys are hot (going with what Brooklyn and Lorelei told me since, you know there's an age difference here - LOL) and each has a different reason for being in Lorelei's life.
There's an interesting twist in the end that totally made me go "WOW" and then "Saweet" since I'm so looking forward to the next installment! You want to know what happens and how things are going to be handled.
Overall, a great and easy read!
This and other reviews available at Viviana, Enchantress of Books
bugsy3's review against another edition
3.0
This series is confusing my emotions. I will have have moments where I can't put the book down and it's very exciting, but it will inevitably be followed by a long stretch of "rise, rise, rise......nothing..." The book keeps building my emotions up like a big balloon and I'm so prepared for that one moment that will pop it like a needle, but its like someone just slowly lets some of the air out. They are good books and they have alot of humor but they're just not very satisfying. But for some reason I will continue on in the series with the next book that comes out in October. I'm hoping to finally reach a good climax in the book, and maybe some real romance.
shoelessgirl's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars. I enjoyed this - I love the friendships and how the gang work together. The narrator for the audiobook is fantastic :)
gabrielles_books's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0