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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
The setup was great! Even the murder mystery was good. I just got tired of Heather's deer-in-the-headlights approach to boys (at 27 years old, please). Also, having just left one long-term relationship, isn't it kind of creepy to be fantasizing about your ex's brother?
DNF at 22 pgs
I know what you're thinking. That is ridiculously early to quit on a book. And I've never quit on a book without at least 100 pgs read. But the reason I quit this one was writing style. I felt like I was being talked down to the whole time. Immediate character physical descriptions felt ridiculous in the tragic circumstances. I think the main reason I disliked it so much was that there was no nuance to the writing. Also I can't quite put my finger on why, but this really felt like superficial, faux-feminism.
Overall, I would not recommend.
I know what you're thinking. That is ridiculously early to quit on a book. And I've never quit on a book without at least 100 pgs read. But the reason I quit this one was writing style. I felt like I was being talked down to the whole time. Immediate character physical descriptions felt ridiculous in the tragic circumstances. I think the main reason I disliked it so much was that there was no nuance to the writing. Also I can't quite put my finger on why, but this really felt like superficial, faux-feminism.
Overall, I would not recommend.
4.5/5
Meg Cabot writes the best love interests. Cooper is no exception.
That is all :)
Meg Cabot writes the best love interests. Cooper is no exception.
That is all :)
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'm glad to say that this one holds up. I was a little hesitant because I haven't read this since discovering the world of fat activism, and there are definitely some less-than-perfect moments - Cabot clearly has a tenuous relationship with the word "fat" and regards it as a slur rather than a neutral descriptor. But it was written in 2006, and we are still trying to get folks to change their language nearly 15 years later, so we let that go for a FAT. PROTAGONIST. WHO STAYS. FAT. AND KICKS. ASS. Heather is just as full of classic Cabot charm and wit as I remember her being. And oh wow, I forgot how hot Cooper is. There are some moments of cop forgiveness, which I realize is going to start tingeing a lot of my readings of my beloved mystery books. But again, 2006. Still a good Skittles-esque read.
funny
fast-paced
Unfortunately I really disliked the main character, Heather. In my eyes she seems to be quite an awful person. The story was alright, but too slow for my taste.
I mostly love Meg Cabot's books and this series is one of my favs. This story is truly funny and fun to read. A little fluffy mystery.
While it is my least favorite in the series, I'll admit, I still love this book in the Heather Wells series because it makes me laugh in the most serious scenes and when there's a serious scene, something ridiculously funny happens, and you love it, along with all the characters.
I absolutely love Meg Cabot, and this book definitely did not disappoint.
Heather is a former pop singer who now lives with her ex's brother (whom she is in love with), and works as an assistant resident adviser for New York College. Despite her singing background, she actually really loves her job, and feels protective of the kids in her building.
Cabot tends to write such realistic characters, and this definitely lived up to her other books. Heather is insecure about her size, but also secure in who she is as a person and who she wants to be. She is tough, strong, and real, with real emotions that you can relate to. This book was definitely geared to a more adult audience, but it still had the wit and snark that I associate with Cabot's characters.
A girl in Heathers building dies from what everyone believes is 'elevator surfing' and Heather is the only person to think that the girl was murdered. Heather uses her people skills, and knowledge of these girls, to come to the conclusion that they were murdered, rather than the evidence provided to her. She is determined to prove not only are her residents in danger, but that she was totally right about everything.
Heather is underestimated through out the book, but continues to push and try to prove herself, even if people only see a former pop star looking for that same rush she used to feel on stage. She makes mistakes, she does a lot of stupid things, but through out the book you are still rooting for her, because you relate to her and believe in her.
Although I figured out who the killer was pretty early on in the book, this book wasn't a only a murder mystery. It was a book about Heather, and the aspect of who the killer is was just one element in a more complex and interesting storyline.
I always have and probably always will love Meg Cabot's books and straight forward writing style, and will always tell everyone to read her books.
Heather is a former pop singer who now lives with her ex's brother (whom she is in love with), and works as an assistant resident adviser for New York College. Despite her singing background, she actually really loves her job, and feels protective of the kids in her building.
Cabot tends to write such realistic characters, and this definitely lived up to her other books. Heather is insecure about her size, but also secure in who she is as a person and who she wants to be. She is tough, strong, and real, with real emotions that you can relate to. This book was definitely geared to a more adult audience, but it still had the wit and snark that I associate with Cabot's characters.
A girl in Heathers building dies from what everyone believes is 'elevator surfing' and Heather is the only person to think that the girl was murdered. Heather uses her people skills, and knowledge of these girls, to come to the conclusion that they were murdered, rather than the evidence provided to her. She is determined to prove not only are her residents in danger, but that she was totally right about everything.
Heather is underestimated through out the book, but continues to push and try to prove herself, even if people only see a former pop star looking for that same rush she used to feel on stage. She makes mistakes, she does a lot of stupid things, but through out the book you are still rooting for her, because you relate to her and believe in her.
Although I figured out who the killer was pretty early on in the book, this book wasn't a only a murder mystery. It was a book about Heather, and the aspect of who the killer is was just one element in a more complex and interesting storyline.
I always have and probably always will love Meg Cabot's books and straight forward writing style, and will always tell everyone to read her books.
Re-read: Still enjoyed this as much as the first time. Heather is an amazing main character and the secondary ones are great too.
*Maybe now I would finish the whole series (says a chronic only-read-the-first-book reader).
*Maybe now I would finish the whole series (says a chronic only-read-the-first-book reader).