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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
In my quest to expand my reading, I decided to try this one. Ad I'm so glad I did! I really enjoyed it! It was well written, I enjoyed the magical twist, and the characters were awesome. Can't wait to read the next one.
I’ve put off reading this series despite my love for Janet Evanovich mostly because of the supernatural twist. Sometimes I’m just not in the mood for a combo of supernatural and absurd. I already knew it was a spinoff of the Stephanie Plum series, so the writing style and tone were not a surprise. Plus, Janet Evanovich’s books all kinda read the same.
To my surprise, I enjoyed this! Basically, there are 3 types of people — Normal, Unmentionable, and Questionable. Normal people are, well, normal. Unmentionable people have some sort of magical power, though they may not realize it themselves. And Questionable people seem to have some sort of power, but it’s not defined. And what are these powers used for? To find and control/take care of some magic stones. Each of the 7 stones induces the characteristics of one of the deadly sins in whomever has it. The more stones a person has, the more powerful they are.
Diesel, who is introduced in the Stephanie Plum books, is an Unmentionable. Turns out, cupcake baker Lizzy is too, and he enlists her help in tracking down the stones, in particular the stone representing gluttony. True to Evanovich/Plum form, there are a host of zany characters they encounter along the way. And a monkey.
As I said, I enjoyed it, but it’s not her strongest work. On the good side you find the slow-burning relationship between Lizzy and Diesel, Lizzy’s supporting cast, and Lizzy’s cat. On the bad side, you find the monkey. I really, really, really, could do without the monkey. He’s just straight-up absurdity. He serves no purpose. There’s plenty of funny in this book without the damned monkey.
To my surprise, I enjoyed this! Basically, there are 3 types of people — Normal, Unmentionable, and Questionable. Normal people are, well, normal. Unmentionable people have some sort of magical power, though they may not realize it themselves. And Questionable people seem to have some sort of power, but it’s not defined. And what are these powers used for? To find and control/take care of some magic stones. Each of the 7 stones induces the characteristics of one of the deadly sins in whomever has it. The more stones a person has, the more powerful they are.
Diesel, who is introduced in the Stephanie Plum books, is an Unmentionable. Turns out, cupcake baker Lizzy is too, and he enlists her help in tracking down the stones, in particular the stone representing gluttony. True to Evanovich/Plum form, there are a host of zany characters they encounter along the way. And a monkey.
As I said, I enjoyed it, but it’s not her strongest work. On the good side you find the slow-burning relationship between Lizzy and Diesel, Lizzy’s supporting cast, and Lizzy’s cat. On the bad side, you find the monkey. I really, really, really, could do without the monkey. He’s just straight-up absurdity. He serves no purpose. There’s plenty of funny in this book without the damned monkey.
I thought that this book was a hilarious way to find a comic relief for the week. I have never actually read on of her books before so I found some of the references to past books a little odd but over all it was so funny.
Diesel and Carl are back in this one makeing it absolutely hilarious. Even though I found Diesel a little pigish it wasn't nearly as bad as some of the traits that the SALAGIA Stones gave people. That was kind of kinky in a way.
Diesel and Carl are back in this one makeing it absolutely hilarious. Even though I found Diesel a little pigish it wasn't nearly as bad as some of the traits that the SALAGIA Stones gave people. That was kind of kinky in a way.
New series by Janet Evanovich. This was quite fun, and definitely had her trademark sublimely ridiculous moments, but it doesn't quite take flight as well as the better Stephanie Plum novels does, and I'm a little leery of the concept for this series as it is.
This also requires a warning for an implication (if stated later to be false, but still) of nonconsensual sex. Dear authors I like: please try harder to find alternate sources of stress/conflict/angst. Gah.
This also requires a warning for an implication (if stated later to be false, but still) of nonconsensual sex. Dear authors I like: please try harder to find alternate sources of stress/conflict/angst. Gah.
fast-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Haha, monkey sidekick.
It was cute and fun, although Lizzie might be a little too close to a blonde Stephanie. All in all, I'd say 3.5 stars, so I'm rounding up to 4.
My 1st Evanovich book. A lot like Carl Haissan. Very over the top absurd characters. The readers' voice was pretty good, but didn't really do it for me when it came to Diesel.
This book really shocked me. I like Janet Evanovich's writing, for the most part, but I really never expect much from books like this. I've learned not to expect too much, so I'm not disappointed as often. But, this book was actually really good.
Lizzy is an Unmentionable (a person with enhanced abilities, such as sensing certain types of energy, mind reading, etc.), but she doesn't know it. She's a baker, specifically an amazing cupcake maker. On a day like any other, two strangers come into her life and change her entire world. She finds out from Diesel that she's an Unmentionable, after his "evil" cousin "Wulf" shows up and scares her. Before long, they (Diesel and Lizzy) are embarking on a quest of sorts to find enchanted objects that will lead to the Glutton stone, which is one of seven, representing the seven deadly sins. Legends says that if the stones are all united it will cause hell on earth, and they're trying to stop Wulf from accomplishing that.
Lizzy is an Unmentionable (a person with enhanced abilities, such as sensing certain types of energy, mind reading, etc.), but she doesn't know it. She's a baker, specifically an amazing cupcake maker. On a day like any other, two strangers come into her life and change her entire world. She finds out from Diesel that she's an Unmentionable, after his "evil" cousin "Wulf" shows up and scares her. Before long, they (Diesel and Lizzy) are embarking on a quest of sorts to find enchanted objects that will lead to the Glutton stone, which is one of seven, representing the seven deadly sins. Legends says that if the stones are all united it will cause hell on earth, and they're trying to stop Wulf from accomplishing that.