3.73 AVERAGE

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nakedgreyhound's review

2.0

I read this a bit ago. I wasn't too impressed with it. The characters and plot really didn't make any impact on me. I won't read any more in this series.

lizabethstucker's review

4.0

A light-hearted mystery with serious moments, this is the first in a series bout Abigail Cooper, psychic. She's reluctantly pulled into a murder investigation after one of her clients is killed. Leery of the police, she certainly doesn't expect to become attracted to the detective in charge of the investigation.

Fictional books about psychics tend to be too unrealistic, portraying them as either all-knowing or charlatans. I do believe that there are individuals with psychic abilities. But those abilities take many forms, which this series shows very clearly.

I was startled to discover that the author, Victoria Laurie, is a practicing psychic. It does explain how she portrays her main character so very well. I look forward to reading more in this series.
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ankhamun's review

4.0

I thought that this was a fun easy read. Being a total dog person and having a doxie mix I loved that she had a doxie as her pet ;-) But, really I thought it was a cute story. I think my only issue is that this woman is in her 30s but really acts like she's in her early 20s. She seems to be a person who can run her own business but then acts like a young girl when it comes to men. I think I can get over it.

myfrogmonster's review

3.0

This is beach blanket reading at its finest. I started this series while in Puerto Rico. A lounge chair, a fancy drink with an umbrella and some Abby Cooper. Perfect.

readingfun7's review

4.0

4.25*
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pixxyhex's review

4.0
adventurous mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

paperbackstash's review

5.0

Whoever has mused that covers attract hasn't lied, for I admit the cover of this book is what first drew me to it. I always am a sucker for cozy mysteries, and this proved to be a fun one.

Abby's personality is a contagious mixture of bubbling awkwardness, firm self-assurance, and strong sense of humanity. Although she's a psychic, she's sure to limit her clients to only two visits per year, in order to prove to them true answers lie within themselves, and not to fall into the trap of being a scam artist causing others to depend on psychics for all their endless answers. Detective Dutch Rivers was a fun, protective guy...what is it about detectives that usually ends up so hot in most books? His personality was great, from the awkward set-up date to the interrogations and, finally, to the ultimate revelation of his feelings.

The mystery itself was also a pay-off, as it was hard to pinpoint who the culprit was. As Abby tried on a few red herrings for size - and enraged the detective at the same time - it was good times. The slow unraveling of clues produced a decent mystery that wasn't conveniently answered, and the suspense scenes when shown (there weren't many), were well-written. Thankfully Abby did the clever thing when she was threatened at the end, not being overly heroic (read: silly and stupid). This gave her a depth of realism I always like to read about with my characters.

Not to mention, the psychic ability itself was just plain cool! Okay, I know there's misconceptions about psychics, but this is an ability I'd kill to have. She doesn't get strange premonitions out of the blue by touching various objects like overly-dramatic lifetime movie renditions, but instead it's just a natural flow of things for her. She's a strong psychic, as well, and I always like when it seems realistic.

There's humor, too, but not to where it's cloying. Some amusing situations that fit with the ironic side of life, but nothing forced and too comedic to where it takes over the book. Nothing overly violent - there are deaths, of course - but no descriptive phrases that would make the violence-weary shudder in their beds. It's an addictive book that's easy to get through; I read it in one day. The length isn't atrociously short, being 295 pages, but something about the subject and the author's great writing style made it easy to breeze through quickly. I can't wait for more of this series!

smiley7245's review

4.0

This was a fun, unique take on a paranormal story. I love the idea of a psychic and this did not disappoint. It was well written, charming and hilarious. Abby is strong, determined, and loyal. Dutch is hot, smart, and strong. Together they make a great team. I cannot wait to read the next one!

chelsjulian's review

2.0

Abby Cooper is no Lucy Valentine.

jenn0889's review

4.0

I am really familiar with Victoria Laurie's writing style, having mass consumed the entirely of the Ghost Hunter series. I was a girl obsessed. After reading the final installment that came out just this past January I was in need of a new series. I have no clue how I didn't read Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye before now, but I am glad I finally got around to it.

This is an amazing read. Abby Cooper is a psychic intuitive operating out of the Detroit area. Although she is able to help her clients with their love lives, Abby is not having much luck with her own. Going out on a limb and joining an online dating website, she meets Dutch. Sharing her gift with him, she tells him about some facts about a missing persons case she saw on the news prior to their date. She is reluctant to go to the police about any of her knowledge because from her experience, the police force tend to be more skeptic than believing and Abby has no desire to end up in jail.

As the story unfolds, Abby begins to see where her gift can be helpful, especially to those in need of her talents.

This is an amazing read if you are looking for a fun cozy series.