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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
This is one of the funniest vampire series I have read! I love Jane Jameson. She has such a quirky unique personality and being an ex-librarian she is somewhat nerdy, but that makes her endearing. My only complaint about Nice Girls Don't Live Forever is the lack of Gabriel. I really wish he was more present in the book. I love Dick's character. I loved that he has such a raunchy sense of humor. I don't know if this book is the end of the series but I really hope it will continue.
This is just a fun silly series, and I continue to enjoy it. This one had some fun new characters and further fun stories
Completely loving the Jane Jameson series set in Half Moon Hollow. As this starts out, Jane and Gabriel are off in Europe for some much-needed alone time, but Gabriel, who has been mysteriously disappearing for weeks at a time over the course of the last two books, begins receiving strange letters at every hotel they arrive in. So once again he pulls his vanishing act and won’t tell Jane the truth about what’s going on.
I rather enjoy the push/pull between Jane and Gabriel. Jane doesn’t take any nonsense, and although Gabriel may be an expert in all things vampire, he’s a bit of a novice in how to have a relationship with anyone, and that makes their interactions that much better. I loved the way the mystery behind why he’s been disappearing and hiding things from Jane finally came to a head, as well as the further development of the relationships between Jane and her family members. So many cool things in this book!
I rather enjoy the push/pull between Jane and Gabriel. Jane doesn’t take any nonsense, and although Gabriel may be an expert in all things vampire, he’s a bit of a novice in how to have a relationship with anyone, and that makes their interactions that much better. I loved the way the mystery behind why he’s been disappearing and hiding things from Jane finally came to a head, as well as the further development of the relationships between Jane and her family members. So many cool things in this book!
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I expected hilarity and I got it. I expected to love the characters and I did. I was not expecting a mystery with unexpected twists and turns, but I got that that too! Nice Girls Don't Live Forever was definitely the best book in the Jane Jameson Series so far.
I feel like a broken record by now, since I seem to sing Amanda Ronconi's praises at least once a week. But I'll say it again, just in case you didn't know - Ronconi is an amazing narrator, who brings her characters to life through unique voices that embrace each individuals personality and ultimately improves every book she touches with her skills. I mean it says something that she makes it into at least one book review a week doesn't it? I will listen to anything she narrates. In fact, I chose to read this series because of her, not the story, the characters, or the author. I stuck around because all those elements came together beautifully, but she's what got me started in the first place.
When we left Jane in New Girls Don't Date Dead Men, she had inherited the bookshop and finally gotten access to all her funds (which was a huge amount of cash apparently) from killing Missy in Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs. Her newly acquired financial security was accompanied by a renewal of her relationship with her sire and on-again off-again boyfriend, Gabriel, who planned to whisk her away on a romantic trip to Europe. So I fully expected a chipper Jane when I started Nice Girls Don't Live Forever. But things weren't going exactly as planned; Jane and Gabriel's trip was a disaster on all accounts and within the first few pages (or minutes if you were listening like me) Jane runs off to Half-Moon Hallow alone, not quite sure if Gabriel has just broken up with her or not. So, while Jane continues to entertain with her dry, sarcastic humor, we had a much more sombre Jane in Nice Girls Don't Live Forever. She's not sure where her relationship lies, she's not sure what Gabriel's been hiding from her, and she's really not sure how or where she's going to find answers.
Gabriel is true to form. He's continuing to be secretive and mysterious, even leaving her alone for hours at a time on their romantic getaway. He's receiving mysterious notes and he puts up no argument when Jane presents a flimsy excuse to leave the trip early. He's not exactly winning any boyfriend of the year awards, that's for sure. I have gone from thinking he seems like a nice character, to a boring character, to an enormously frustrating character over the span of the series so far. I'm not sure what the future holds for Jane and Gabriel, but I sure hope it includes a much needed attitude adjustment!
For me the secondary characters, and Jane's interactions with them, make this series. Zeb and Jolene have reached another milestone in their relationship already- Jolene's pregnant and because she's a werewolf, that means a shorter pregnancy. And their house still hasn't been built. So think of all the ways that could turn into a clusterfuck - especially with their respective families - and you've got the hilarity that ensues. And there's plenty of Dick (come on you know you just laughed!), who continues to be one of my favorite characters. He's changing because of his relationship with Andrea and I think I like the new Dick as much as the old one, if not more. And Jane's family continues to make her life...interesting. Her mom's in rare form in Nice Girls Don't Live Forever and I loved every minute with her in it.
So the story is actually a bit more complex than usual. A big part of the story centers around the gang in Half-Moon Hallow, with all their relationship/family drama and the day-to-day business of running the bookstore, including the hilarious new addition of the Half-Moon Hallow Chamber of Commerce, aka the Stepford Wives Club. There's something else going on though, and it may explain what's up with Gabriel - and that's where the mystery lies.
There was more drama, more action (soft-action?) and more mystery in Nice Girls Don't Live Forever than in any of the previous books. And it managed all that without sacrificing the humor you've come to expect. In fact, I can think of more moments that had my laughing my ass of than in the previous book (though the first one, with her death scene remains the best moment of the series).
If you're looking for a book heavy on the fun and laughs, with a bit of drama and mystery to boot, you'll enjoy Nice Girls Don't Live Forever. I'm looking forward to moving on to Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors very soon!
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My Initial Reaction...
I expected hilarity and I got it. I expected to love the characters and I did. I was not expecting a mystery with unexpected twists and turns, but I got that that too! Nice Girls Don't Live Forever was definitely the best book in the Jane Jameson Series so far.
The Narration...
I feel like a broken record by now, since I seem to sing Amanda Ronconi's praises at least once a week. But I'll say it again, just in case you didn't know - Ronconi is an amazing narrator, who brings her characters to life through unique voices that embrace each individuals personality and ultimately improves every book she touches with her skills. I mean it says something that she makes it into at least one book review a week doesn't it? I will listen to anything she narrates. In fact, I chose to read this series because of her, not the story, the characters, or the author. I stuck around because all those elements came together beautifully, but she's what got me started in the first place.
The Characters...
When we left Jane in New Girls Don't Date Dead Men, she had inherited the bookshop and finally gotten access to all her funds (which was a huge amount of cash apparently) from killing Missy in Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs. Her newly acquired financial security was accompanied by a renewal of her relationship with her sire and on-again off-again boyfriend, Gabriel, who planned to whisk her away on a romantic trip to Europe. So I fully expected a chipper Jane when I started Nice Girls Don't Live Forever. But things weren't going exactly as planned; Jane and Gabriel's trip was a disaster on all accounts and within the first few pages (or minutes if you were listening like me) Jane runs off to Half-Moon Hallow alone, not quite sure if Gabriel has just broken up with her or not. So, while Jane continues to entertain with her dry, sarcastic humor, we had a much more sombre Jane in Nice Girls Don't Live Forever. She's not sure where her relationship lies, she's not sure what Gabriel's been hiding from her, and she's really not sure how or where she's going to find answers.
Gabriel is true to form. He's continuing to be secretive and mysterious, even leaving her alone for hours at a time on their romantic getaway. He's receiving mysterious notes and he puts up no argument when Jane presents a flimsy excuse to leave the trip early. He's not exactly winning any boyfriend of the year awards, that's for sure. I have gone from thinking he seems like a nice character, to a boring character, to an enormously frustrating character over the span of the series so far. I'm not sure what the future holds for Jane and Gabriel, but I sure hope it includes a much needed attitude adjustment!
For me the secondary characters, and Jane's interactions with them, make this series. Zeb and Jolene have reached another milestone in their relationship already- Jolene's pregnant and because she's a werewolf, that means a shorter pregnancy. And their house still hasn't been built. So think of all the ways that could turn into a clusterfuck - especially with their respective families - and you've got the hilarity that ensues. And there's plenty of Dick (come on you know you just laughed!), who continues to be one of my favorite characters. He's changing because of his relationship with Andrea and I think I like the new Dick as much as the old one, if not more. And Jane's family continues to make her life...interesting. Her mom's in rare form in Nice Girls Don't Live Forever and I loved every minute with her in it.
The Story...
So the story is actually a bit more complex than usual. A big part of the story centers around the gang in Half-Moon Hallow, with all their relationship/family drama and the day-to-day business of running the bookstore, including the hilarious new addition of the Half-Moon Hallow Chamber of Commerce, aka the Stepford Wives Club. There's something else going on though, and it may explain what's up with Gabriel - and that's where the mystery lies.
There was more drama, more action (soft-action?) and more mystery in Nice Girls Don't Live Forever than in any of the previous books. And it managed all that without sacrificing the humor you've come to expect. In fact, I can think of more moments that had my laughing my ass of than in the previous book (though the first one, with her death scene remains the best moment of the series).
Concluding Sentiments...
If you're looking for a book heavy on the fun and laughs, with a bit of drama and mystery to boot, you'll enjoy Nice Girls Don't Live Forever. I'm looking forward to moving on to Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors very soon!
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Previously Published on my blog: Welcome to Larissa's Bookish Life
Series Review:
*SPOILER FREE
The Series in ONE Sentence: Fun and Hilarious from beginning to end!
I love a nice funny book, specially one with paranormal elements and Molly Harper’s Jena Jameson series definitely gives us that and more. The Jane Jameson series is one of my favorite series ever and finding out that there will be a fourth book made my year!
Jane Jameson’s story is reminiscent of Mary Janice Davidson’s Queen Betsy, where a comedic series of errors results in a Jane turned into a vampire and trying to deal with her new situation. Add her HOT sire, Gabriel, her best friend and the ghost of her grandmother and you have a laugh out loud series that you will not want to put down.
Molly Harper’s genius is in the characters, she has build them and their relationships so well that you can’t help but give yourself over to Jane’s small town world. Let’s not forget the wit, this series has “Gilmore Girls-style” fast and witty talk that had me laughing my a** off in almost every single page.I felt for Jane’s plea and I wanted to bash her head against the wall innumerous times. She is hardheaded, paranoid and flat out annoying most of the time, but she is also fun, hilarious, loyal and extremely lovable.
Let’s not forget the secondary characters. Jane is great, but without her friends, family and her new paranormal acquaintances where would her funny quips bounce off of and who would they all make fun of?
If you are a fan of the Queen Betsy series, you absolutely have to read this one, and dare I even to say that I prefer this series over Betsy’s? There is something so fresh and comforting about reading this series, that I can’t recommend it enough!
Series Review:
*SPOILER FREE
The Series in ONE Sentence: Fun and Hilarious from beginning to end!
I love a nice funny book, specially one with paranormal elements and Molly Harper’s Jena Jameson series definitely gives us that and more. The Jane Jameson series is one of my favorite series ever and finding out that there will be a fourth book made my year!
Jane Jameson’s story is reminiscent of Mary Janice Davidson’s Queen Betsy, where a comedic series of errors results in a Jane turned into a vampire and trying to deal with her new situation. Add her HOT sire, Gabriel, her best friend and the ghost of her grandmother and you have a laugh out loud series that you will not want to put down.
Molly Harper’s genius is in the characters, she has build them and their relationships so well that you can’t help but give yourself over to Jane’s small town world. Let’s not forget the wit, this series has “Gilmore Girls-style” fast and witty talk that had me laughing my a** off in almost every single page.I felt for Jane’s plea and I wanted to bash her head against the wall innumerous times. She is hardheaded, paranoid and flat out annoying most of the time, but she is also fun, hilarious, loyal and extremely lovable.
Let’s not forget the secondary characters. Jane is great, but without her friends, family and her new paranormal acquaintances where would her funny quips bounce off of and who would they all make fun of?
If you are a fan of the Queen Betsy series, you absolutely have to read this one, and dare I even to say that I prefer this series over Betsy’s? There is something so fresh and comforting about reading this series, that I can’t recommend it enough!
The book was good, but Jane started to annoy me a bit. I fell more in love with Dick, and Andrea rocks. I'm glad Gabriel finally told Jane what he was keeping from her. Overall, it was a good book and I will read the next one.