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spines's review
3.0
Every plot arc in this book ended in a really unsatisfying way; I understand why, but it was a real letdown for me.
parpacifica's review against another edition
2.0
I think I need to remind my myself that this series used to be about a girl who solved murders.
Next, I think I need chocolate.
No wait. I definitely need some chocolate.
This novel had many, many interesting aspects. Maybe too many. Not that I minded at first, I mean after being presented with Charley Davidson, the grim reaper extraordinaire, I have been dismissing things that would usually be big red flags for me.
But now, it's kind of very scattered, and annoying. Charley's mystery murders used to be the highlight of a CD novel. And of course Reyes, but more about that later. Whether she had been held at gun point, sliced in half or even burned alive, that shit was fucking epic, and left you to hanging on for more. Of course there was also the sub point about Reyes being the Son of Satan and Charley being A Uber Magical Being.
Now the formats have changed. We know more about the Charley-being-an-Uber-God storyline. But after having the mystery unravel slowly for the past 7 books, to have everything suddenly thrown at you (and I mean everything. Think of every single plot point, and it will have been pushed in this novel)...well.. it's a little overwhelming.
Not to mention, that after the whole Charley-Being-A-God, and Beep being an even More Uber God, plot line, the solving mysteries and murders sub -plot line just doesn't grasp my attention anymore. The plots aren't executed in the same cohesive manner as they once were. I want the main course! It's like giving me Belgian Chocolate, and then wanting to trade me for it with this vegan, gluten free, cocoa-free imposter.
You can't trick me into falling for that.
Also, do Charley and Reyes even like Beep???? Because Charley was so goddamn immature in this book, and I usually love her, and Reyes completely dismissed Beep's presence until the very end, where he made sure to refer to her usefulness in the dark prophecy.
Like hallo? Dis is yo' kid.
And then, the ending. Gosh, worse ending ever. It wasn't even a cliffhanger like Moning does them.
Just awful.
I don't even know if I want to read more.
Next, I think I need chocolate.
No wait. I definitely need some chocolate.
This novel had many, many interesting aspects. Maybe too many. Not that I minded at first, I mean after being presented with Charley Davidson, the grim reaper extraordinaire, I have been dismissing things that would usually be big red flags for me.
But now, it's kind of very scattered, and annoying. Charley's mystery murders used to be the highlight of a CD novel. And of course Reyes, but more about that later. Whether she had been held at gun point, sliced in half or even burned alive, that shit was fucking epic, and left you to hanging on for more. Of course there was also the sub point about Reyes being the Son of Satan and Charley being A Uber Magical Being.
Now the formats have changed. We know more about the Charley-being-an-Uber-God storyline. But after having the mystery unravel slowly for the past 7 books, to have everything suddenly thrown at you (and I mean everything. Think of every single plot point, and it will have been pushed in this novel)...well.. it's a little overwhelming.
Not to mention, that after the whole Charley-Being-A-God, and Beep being an even More Uber God, plot line, the solving mysteries and murders sub -plot line just doesn't grasp my attention anymore. The plots aren't executed in the same cohesive manner as they once were. I want the main course! It's like giving me Belgian Chocolate, and then wanting to trade me for it with this vegan, gluten free, cocoa-free imposter.
You can't trick me into falling for that.
Also, do Charley and Reyes even like Beep???? Because Charley was so goddamn immature in this book, and I usually love her, and Reyes completely dismissed Beep's presence until the very end, where he made sure to refer to her usefulness in the dark prophecy.
Like hallo? Dis is yo' kid.
And then, the ending. Gosh, worse ending ever. It wasn't even a cliffhanger like Moning does them.
Just awful.
I don't even know if I want to read more.
ellewhyen's review against another edition
5.0
OH MAN WHY DID I HAVE TO FINISH THE SEVENTH BOOK IN A DAY??? Can 2015 come faster please, I actually need to know about Beep and will someone finally tell Charley WHO exactly Mr Wong really is, cause I've been dying to know for ages.
guardyourhonor's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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
3.0
I'd always wondered who thought those t-shirts were funny and now I know, I guess. I miss the more lighthearted case-of-the-week editions, in part because I'm not reading these for emotional heaviness and in part because the more serious the plot becomes the more irritating Charley's constant joking becomes.
jenn_loves_2_read's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
antitheticaldreamgirl13's review against another edition
3.0
“Are you free?” he asked. “No, but I’m on sale for a dollar ninety-nine.” He sighed, adding fuel to the fire. “Do you have a minute?” I patted my pockets. “Not on me, but I can go through the couch cushions.”
Gahhh!!! I love Charley Davidson! I love the pithy dialogue! I love her sarcasm and humor! But shit! I am so freaking tired of reading about how gorgeous Reyes. Like, shit we get it! Move on! Paragraphs after paragraphs dedicated to how gorgeous and enchanting Reyes is.
About halfway through the book, I was seriously considering throwing in the towel on Charley. However, as is her M.O., Darynda Jones sucked me back in with Beep’s fantastic birth scene. And then later! I mean, woah!! Will definitely be picking up the next book, but skipping past the grueling paragraphs dedicated to Reyes’ beauty.
Gahhh!!! I love Charley Davidson! I love the pithy dialogue! I love her sarcasm and humor! But shit! I am so freaking tired of reading about how gorgeous Reyes. Like, shit we get it! Move on! Paragraphs after paragraphs dedicated to how gorgeous and enchanting Reyes is.
About halfway through the book, I was seriously considering throwing in the towel on Charley. However, as is her M.O., Darynda Jones sucked me back in with Beep’s fantastic birth scene. And then later! I mean, woah!! Will definitely be picking up the next book, but skipping past the grueling paragraphs dedicated to Reyes’ beauty.
birdloveranne's review against another edition
5.0
OMG! I call no fair on the ending!!! What a heartless thing to do to your readers! How can we live another day while waiting for the next book! Cruel!
amandae129's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars. Definitely not the best book of the series.
crochetchrisie's review against another edition
4.0
lol, oh Charley. The situations you get yourself into. I might be getting Charley Davidson fatigue but that won't stop me from finishing a book in a day. And then starting the next one right away.
dinnureads's review against another edition
5.0
At first I did not find the main story of Charley and Reyes all that interesting but it's actually getting very exciting, all the fighting with evil and other supernatural stuff. And the library doesn't have the next books... Crap!