3.98 AVERAGE

librarykristin's review

4.0

still good fun...

emerion's review

3.5
lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
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jekadawn's review

4.25
emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Series: Jane Jameson #3
Rating: 3 stars - I liked it

Jane Jameson’s story continues with a rocky vacation with Gabriel, where he might have broken up with her. Back in Half-Moon Hollow, Jane spends her time dedicated to her occult bookstore and preparing for Zeb and Jolene’s baby shower. And trying to get over her feelings for Gabriel.

While I did enjoy this book, the breakup and arguments with Gabriel were a bit of a downer for me. Like in the previous books, Gabriel continues to not talk to Jane about issues and it all comes to a head in this book. At this point, I don’t really love Gabriel because I can’t really envision a HEA for these two. I just see him continuing to create problems by not trusting Jane and more fights. Hopefully in the next book my opinion of him will get better but we will see.

Like I said, even with the issues with Gabriel I still enjoyed this book. I loved the found family that Jane has found in Zeb, Jolene, Dick and Andria. Their friendship was what really sold this book for me. Jane is a better person with them around and I think they are all better with her around too. And while I still think Jane’s family is toxic, it was really nice to see that her mother and sister are starting to change and bridges are being mended.

The narrator, Amanda Ronconi, really brings to life Jane and all the other characters. I am so glad I picked these up in the audio format because I feel like I might not have liked them as much reading them, especially since she really sells Jane’s snarkiness.

Also the Courtney’s in this story were like a horror story just waiting to happen. I was surprised by how long Jane put up with them. She was way nicer than she should have been.

You can also find my reviews at Red-Haired Ash Reads.

I don't know what to say; this series is just so good!

arickman's review

4.0

3.5 star read for me.

paperbackstash's review

3.0

3.5

Angsty vampires are...well, angsty.

This book seemed shorter and a quicker read than the disappointing second. Not sure why, since there wasn't non-stop action or anything, but it was more enjoyable. There is a small background of danger and mystery throughout most of the story, focusing on an issue of doubt Jane is having with her sire Gabriel. I must say I was surprised when the villains were unveiled at the end. Unrealistic one of them wouldn't have been noticed, very, but with this kind of plotline it's excusable.

Amidst this disaster, Jane deals with trying to join the local community charter and wiggle her way into promotion for the newly opened bookshop. Hilarity and confrontation ensues. There is the meddling of Jane's family one loves to hate, accompanied by the funniest situations of Jolene and Zed's family woes. Seriously, this author writes cringe-worthy relatives.

It wasn't fast paced with tension and Jane honestly didn't seem that upset about relationship issues, but I appreciate that the author didn't have her mope most of the book. That would have just been annoying. Plenty of book and reader references kept me a happy girl. Jolene and Andrea as the buds grew on me even further, I really like both of them and what they bring to the story.

Humor again works and the author has a clear knack for bringing out giggles without seeming forced. There are one or two actual erotic moments, although the book isn't heavy on the bedroom play. Gabriel remains as dreamy as ever. Dick is funny but unrealistic.

These books are light, fluffy fun, good to consume when you don't want anything heavy.

chelsjulian's review

4.0

Started slow but finished strong.

monster_ma_x_3's review

4.0

This series was very funny! I enjoyed the story line, but loved the humor!