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blessedwannab's review against another edition
4.0
Alright, so let’s cut right to the chase. The truth is, this is not a perfect book. A Bad Day for Sunshine borrowed a lot of ideas from First Grave on the Right. Sunshine is as witty and fiery as Charley, and Levi is as dark, brooding, and dangerous as Reyes. It went deeper than that though, Levi and Reyes had different issues, but still there was a similar character profile.
In addition, I find it hard to believe that every man Sunshine comes across is sexy, and of course wants to sleep with her. I’m definitely over it. Been there, read that…
Basically the similarities were there…
and they were obvious.
In any good suspenseful series there are generally two plots. There’s the main plot, which will spread out over multiple books (or the entire series), but there is also a minor plot that’s solved in each individual installment. We all know how this works, right?
So, the small subplot in A Bad Day for Sunshine was decent. I wasn’t blown away by the cleverness of it, but I felt interest. So, decent. The series plot, however, I saw that coming from a mile away. This is only the first book, so nothing was truly revealed but it still felt too obvious. If I could see it, why couldn’t Sunshine? I would have preferred she be in the know, and to shake up the plot a bit.
There is always a chance I’m wrong.
I just don’t think so.
In spite of my little voice telling me reasons why I shouldn’t like this book, in the end it didn’t matter. I was addicted.
I guess there’s just something about Darynda Jones’s writing style, her go to playbook, that seems to really sink its hooks into me. I’ve always loved a series I could lose myself in. For me, in this period of my life, Darynda Jones does it for me. Not only was this story similar to Charley Davidson, but A Bad Day for Sunshine also kept me reading with that same vigor.
Charley Davidson was the first series I binge read since I was a teenager. If Sunshine Vicram were 10 books in, I’m positive I’d be reading them back to back like the addict I am.
Clearly I like the Damaged Dark Soul anti-hero hero.
Clearly I love the smart mouthed heroine.
Whatever it was, I really did love Sunshine Vicram & Co. Frankly, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about them. My brain is still yelling at Sun, because how can she not see what’s right in front of her eyes! Also, because damn if I didn’t feel the chemistry between Sunny and Levi. They’re going to be explosive!
Plus, as much as I liked Sun and Levi, I almost enjoyed reading about Sun’s daughter Auri more. I’d say through most of the book I was eager to be back in the perspective of Sunshine’s daughter. I’m thinking maybe Ms Darynda should try her hand at a YA book. I think she’d blow me away. She’s guaranteed at least one sale, that’s for sure.
So yeah, I liked it.
I’m a sucker sucker for Darynda Jones.
Thank you to NetGalley and Dutton Books for providing an advance copy, in exchange for an honest review.
For more review content, visit Birdie Bookworm!
In addition, I find it hard to believe that every man Sunshine comes across is sexy, and of course wants to sleep with her. I’m definitely over it. Been there, read that…
Basically the similarities were there…
and they were obvious.
In any good suspenseful series there are generally two plots. There’s the main plot, which will spread out over multiple books (or the entire series), but there is also a minor plot that’s solved in each individual installment. We all know how this works, right?
So, the small subplot in A Bad Day for Sunshine was decent. I wasn’t blown away by the cleverness of it, but I felt interest. So, decent. The series plot, however, I saw that coming from a mile away. This is only the first book, so nothing was truly revealed but it still felt too obvious. If I could see it, why couldn’t Sunshine? I would have preferred she be in the know, and to shake up the plot a bit.
There is always a chance I’m wrong.
I just don’t think so.
In spite of my little voice telling me reasons why I shouldn’t like this book, in the end it didn’t matter. I was addicted.
I guess there’s just something about Darynda Jones’s writing style, her go to playbook, that seems to really sink its hooks into me. I’ve always loved a series I could lose myself in. For me, in this period of my life, Darynda Jones does it for me. Not only was this story similar to Charley Davidson, but A Bad Day for Sunshine also kept me reading with that same vigor.
Charley Davidson was the first series I binge read since I was a teenager. If Sunshine Vicram were 10 books in, I’m positive I’d be reading them back to back like the addict I am.
Clearly I like the Damaged Dark Soul anti-hero hero.
Clearly I love the smart mouthed heroine.
Whatever it was, I really did love Sunshine Vicram & Co. Frankly, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about them. My brain is still yelling at Sun, because how can she not see what’s right in front of her eyes! Also, because damn if I didn’t feel the chemistry between Sunny and Levi. They’re going to be explosive!
Plus, as much as I liked Sun and Levi, I almost enjoyed reading about Sun’s daughter Auri more. I’d say through most of the book I was eager to be back in the perspective of Sunshine’s daughter. I’m thinking maybe Ms Darynda should try her hand at a YA book. I think she’d blow me away. She’s guaranteed at least one sale, that’s for sure.
So yeah, I liked it.
I’m a sucker sucker for Darynda Jones.
Thank you to NetGalley and Dutton Books for providing an advance copy, in exchange for an honest review.
For more review content, visit Birdie Bookworm!
beccakwinn's review against another edition
2.0
The main storyline, the new sheriff finding a missing girl, with the help of her teenage daughter, was paced well, with the right amount of twists and turns.
But. There was way too much rape in the secondary storyline. While one is described and discussed as a rape. There are three times in which the main character is in a sexual moment that is very sexual forced, rape, or just not giving consensual. Let alone one of them is between a 14 year old and a 18 year old.
But. There was way too much rape in the secondary storyline. While one is described and discussed as a rape. There are three times in which the main character is in a sexual moment that is very sexual forced, rape, or just not giving consensual. Let alone one of them is between a 14 year old and a 18 year old.
brookefradd's review against another edition
2.0
I listened to the audiobook at 1.6 speed. I didn't want to totally abandon it, so it's probably a 2.5 star rating. So the big mystery I figured out half way thru the book? Not resolved in this volume (eye roll). I'll skip the next in the series.
audiogirl511's review against another edition
5.0
I've missed having a Darynda Jones book to read/listen to so this was a treat. The story is classic Darynda full of snark and mystery. I loved the fact that Darynda teamed up with Lorilei King again for the audible book. These ladies know how to keep your attention with their storytelling and narration. A Bad Day for Sunshine does not disappoint.
amymalbeuf's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
eliel's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Maybe I just wasn't the target audience of this book but it really didn't work for me. Many things just didn't make a lot of sense in this book and the main character drooling after every other guy was not particularly enjoyable to read.
readingdaysofautumn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
5.0
ring01's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
livmull's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
4.5
slynne12's review against another edition
So, I actually like this book and the characters, but there is a part of the plot that wasn’t mentioned in the summary that makes me anxious each time it’s brought up. So, I decided to not finish the book at this time. Maybe one day in the future I’ll pick it up again! I’ve read mystery books like this before, but I’m just unable to finish this one.