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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
This is a super quick and easy read. I love my cozy mysteries so I was naturally drawn to this. Essentially the main character Abby Cooper is a psychic who happens upon a murder and gets quickly pulled in it. She essentially feels responsible for the death of a client whom she brushed off while she was in a bad mood. So now with that guilt hanging over her, she is determined to make things right and gets into trouble along the way. I found Abby both a strong willed and witty main character who was both believable and likable. The book was a nice and even pace and kept me interested while I was devouring the chapters. While I do think that the rocky start to Abby's relationship would have been a game ender for me in real life, cozy mysteries always seem to have that small romantic twist. All in all, I enjoyed the book and I would definitely read the next installment of Abby Cooper's adventures.
I was a little skeptical about this book at first, but I quickly started to enjoy it. At times I felt as though there was too much detail and back story being given about Abby's "gift," but it was nice to understand where she was coming from. Some parts also felt a little unneccessary, as though the author was inserting psychic readings as a way for Abby to show off her skill. Abby also felt (to me) as though she acted immaturely with Dutch here and there.
Even with these few minor annoyances, I enjoyed this book quite a bit. It was a light, fun book, and I've already gotten hooked on the next in the series!
Even with these few minor annoyances, I enjoyed this book quite a bit. It was a light, fun book, and I've already gotten hooked on the next in the series!
This is one of those rare books where I don’t have a pretty good idea who the killer is way before the “big reveal” happens. Laurie managed to keep me guessing, if not plain old lost, as to who was responsible for the murders. That hasn’t happened in ages, much less in a “light” mystery novel like this one.
I loved Abby as a main character, she’s charming and determined yet vulnerable in a sweet kind of way. And Butch is the perfect Alpha-male match for her.
Add that to the overall fun and wittiness of the book and it’s an instant love and recommend book.
I loved Abby as a main character, she’s charming and determined yet vulnerable in a sweet kind of way. And Butch is the perfect Alpha-male match for her.
Add that to the overall fun and wittiness of the book and it’s an instant love and recommend book.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Yes
This was a good, quick read... and interesting. A bit predictable, but that's okay sometime.
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I've been wanting to reread this series for a while, see if I still like it almost a decade later. Yep, still do. It's still the quick and light read that I remember, with just enough quirk to keep me reading. Although the writing can sometimes get corny, just allow yourself to suspend disbelief so you can fully enjoy and immerse yourself in the story, like I did.
Fun read, Abby is a little obnoxious but she is entertaining and I enjoy the psychic eye aspect of the book so I'll be reading this series.
I was looking for brain candy; this was the verbal equivalent of Pop Rocks. Actually, I don't know a candy awful enough to stand as an analogy to this book.
Egregious quotations: "Me liiiiikes it!"
"kissed the bejesus out of me."
"He had that effect on people; he was someone who quite literally exuded virility [oh, dear God], and like a scent in the air it tickled the noses of everyone interested. A flutter of insecurity tickled my tummy, and I wished for not the first time [!!!] that day that I had put more effort into my appearance before leaving the house."
"Dutch opened the door to a bedroom just down the hall. I was surprised to see that the room was painted a pale lavender with white trim. Lace doilies and antique porcelain knickknacks dotted every surface. I cocked one eyebrow at him, as if to question his sexual orientation . . ." She should definitely be questioning something, but way to insert a gross stereotype!
Then there are the 19 quotations of "Liar, liar, pants on fire." The protagonist, a psychic, apparently hears this rhyme every time someone lies. It gets old fast.
The only reason I picked up this cornball was because I liked the author's YA books, or at least those I've read. The contrast between the two series perfectly illustrates the fact that YA is not just dumbed-down, oversimplified adult stories.
Egregious quotations: "Me liiiiikes it!"
"kissed the bejesus out of me."
"He had that effect on people; he was someone who quite literally exuded virility [oh, dear God], and like a scent in the air it tickled the noses of everyone interested. A flutter of insecurity tickled my tummy, and I wished for not the first time [!!!] that day that I had put more effort into my appearance before leaving the house."
"Dutch opened the door to a bedroom just down the hall. I was surprised to see that the room was painted a pale lavender with white trim. Lace doilies and antique porcelain knickknacks dotted every surface. I cocked one eyebrow at him, as if to question his sexual orientation . . ." She should definitely be questioning something, but way to insert a gross stereotype!
Then there are the 19 quotations of "Liar, liar, pants on fire." The protagonist, a psychic, apparently hears this rhyme every time someone lies. It gets old fast.
The only reason I picked up this cornball was because I liked the author's YA books, or at least those I've read. The contrast between the two series perfectly illustrates the fact that YA is not just dumbed-down, oversimplified adult stories.