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michalice's review
3.0
I love this series, so when I saw that Kathy had written a short story I knew I had to read it. I loved the different points of view, getting to see how each person thinks, reacts to going viral, and how they figure things out in regards to investigation.
The added bonus of seeing Temperance just made it that much worth while to read this book. As usual, the Virals are up to no good, and have decided to investigate a recent break in at LIRI. Using their powers they are able to find the smallest clues in helping solve the case, that also leads them directly to the stolen equipment and who is responsible.
Shift was a quick read and I enjoyed getting to spend time with the Virals again.
The added bonus of seeing Temperance just made it that much worth while to read this book. As usual, the Virals are up to no good, and have decided to investigate a recent break in at LIRI. Using their powers they are able to find the smallest clues in helping solve the case, that also leads them directly to the stolen equipment and who is responsible.
Shift was a quick read and I enjoyed getting to spend time with the Virals again.
crankyoldnerd's review
3.0
Each chapter is written in first person for each character without identifying the person first.
Totally annoying. Not sure why they did it and detracted from the storyline
Totally annoying. Not sure why they did it and detracted from the storyline
inmyhumbleopinion's review
5.0
The only YA I am reading lately this series by Kathy Reichs (Bones) & her son Brendan Reichs is a paranormal Nancy Drew type romp.
Tori (Temperance Brennan’s niece) and her friends have accidentally been infected with a genetically engineered virus that has given them each an extra boost in a particular sense (sight, smell etc.) In this short story there has been a break in at the lab where Tori’s dad works while Aunt Temperance is visiting. Who will solve the mystery first?
I've been enjoying this smart, quick paced series and recommend it to anyone who wants a change of pace.
Tori (Temperance Brennan’s niece) and her friends have accidentally been infected with a genetically engineered virus that has given them each an extra boost in a particular sense (sight, smell etc.) In this short story there has been a break in at the lab where Tori’s dad works while Aunt Temperance is visiting. Who will solve the mystery first?
I've been enjoying this smart, quick paced series and recommend it to anyone who wants a change of pace.
lazwright's review against another edition
3.0
This short story jumped around different character's points of view...which would have been okay, except that both Tempe and Kit were included. Very odd!
clairereviews's review
4.0
I'm a fan of Kathy's Tempe Brennan books, including the Virals series featuring Tempe's great-niece Tory. This novella is Virals book 2.5, which is handy as I've not long read book 2 in the series, although each of Kathy's books can be read as a stand alone too.
Even though Virals is classed as a Young Adults series, I sometimes enjoy an easier read, so have read quite a few YA books.
This novella contained everything a great Virals book needs - intrigue, crime, mystery and the 4 members of the Virals team. A crime has occurred on Loggerhead Island and the Virals use their collective powers to solve it without being discovered. Of course, Tempe is hot on their heels.
I really like the fact that Tempe, the main character in Kathy's adult 'Bones' series of books, pops up here.
Good plot, endearing characters and a captivating setting. Ms Reichs does it again!
Even though Virals is classed as a Young Adults series, I sometimes enjoy an easier read, so have read quite a few YA books.
This novella contained everything a great Virals book needs - intrigue, crime, mystery and the 4 members of the Virals team. A crime has occurred on Loggerhead Island and the Virals use their collective powers to solve it without being discovered. Of course, Tempe is hot on their heels.
I really like the fact that Tempe, the main character in Kathy's adult 'Bones' series of books, pops up here.
Good plot, endearing characters and a captivating setting. Ms Reichs does it again!
dgignac's review
4.0
A fun short story that contains a more “normal” mystery to solve. It was neat that all of the main characters had a turn telling their chapter from their own point of view instead of the regular novels which are all told from Tory’s point of view. Also nice to have Tempe Brennan drop in a well!
dlcomrie's review
3.0
I really likes the shifting perspectives but I found the dialogue a bit forced. It was a quick cheesy read.
tmaluck's review
3.0
A placeholder story for a placeholder ebook, designed to tide fans over between the second and third Virals books. Still, it stayed true to the characters and gave them a mini-mystery to solve.
Recommended for fans, though having read book three, I wouldn't call it necessary to experience the series.
Recommended for fans, though having read book three, I wouldn't call it necessary to experience the series.
lpcoolgirl's review
5.0
This short story was nice and sweet, and I loved being in the guy's heads! And those final 2 chapters, being in Kit and Tempe's heads, was so great! Really great short story!