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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Blue Ribbon Rating: 5 out of 5 — Recommended Read
Original Review Link
How do you catch a killer when all of your suspects had the means, motive and opportunity to do him in? That's the question for NYPSD Lieutenant Eve Dallas when she investigates the death of Trey Ziegler. Ziegler was a personal trainer, but it wasn't a fight over burpees that did him in. The more Eve learns about her victim, the more it's clear that he belonged behind bars himself. Loathing the victim doesn't stop Eve from working the case, but Eve will have to balance blackmail, drugs and kitchen knives with mistletoe and mayhem as she prepares for something even more frightening than a stone-cold killer: her husband's annual Christmas party.
The IN DEATH books are often dark and intense, but every so often there's a story with some incredible fun mayhem mixed in with murder. FESTIVE IN DEATH is a holiday treat, blending Eve unraveling a murder mystery with her facing down holiday shopping, a Christmas party and her greatest fear: Trina the hair stylist.
What makes FESTIVE IN DEATH so memorable for me are all the personal moments woven into the tale. Eve's life has grown so much from when we first met her in NAKED IN DEATH. She has a lot of people she cares about now in her life, and she doesn't truly realize how much that number has grown until she is faced with the daunting task of buying Christmas gifts for everyone. She also has to balance her work with the social life she's acquired as Roarke's wife, something she is actually getting far better at than she realizes. She's still the same Eve at her core, but it's so much fun to see how she's grown and watch her interactions with others. The number of small moments between Eve, Roarke and their loved ones makes FESTIVE IN DEATH a book that's particularly enjoyable for longtime fans of the series.
Holiday fun aside, Eve has to investigate a murder case with a truly horrible victim. To say that Ziegler is a rat is an insult to rodents, but that doesn't mean Eve slacks off. The case is an incredibly interesting one, and even after reading this story multiple times I still enjoy watching Eve put the pieces of the puzzle together.
FESTIVE IN DEATH is wonderfully entertaining and the look author J.D. Robb gives us into Eve and Roarke's life makes this story shine. Ms. Robb knows how to write gut-wrenching cases, but this relatively lighter book is a welcome break from the darkness. It may sound odd to say a murder mystery is fun, but that's exactly what this book is. I loved everything about FESTIVE IN DEATH and I'm sure other fans of the series will too!
Note: My review was written for Romance Junkies and is cross-posted here courtesy of Romance Junkies.
Original Review Link
How do you catch a killer when all of your suspects had the means, motive and opportunity to do him in? That's the question for NYPSD Lieutenant Eve Dallas when she investigates the death of Trey Ziegler. Ziegler was a personal trainer, but it wasn't a fight over burpees that did him in. The more Eve learns about her victim, the more it's clear that he belonged behind bars himself. Loathing the victim doesn't stop Eve from working the case, but Eve will have to balance blackmail, drugs and kitchen knives with mistletoe and mayhem as she prepares for something even more frightening than a stone-cold killer: her husband's annual Christmas party.
The IN DEATH books are often dark and intense, but every so often there's a story with some incredible fun mayhem mixed in with murder. FESTIVE IN DEATH is a holiday treat, blending Eve unraveling a murder mystery with her facing down holiday shopping, a Christmas party and her greatest fear: Trina the hair stylist.
What makes FESTIVE IN DEATH so memorable for me are all the personal moments woven into the tale. Eve's life has grown so much from when we first met her in NAKED IN DEATH. She has a lot of people she cares about now in her life, and she doesn't truly realize how much that number has grown until she is faced with the daunting task of buying Christmas gifts for everyone. She also has to balance her work with the social life she's acquired as Roarke's wife, something she is actually getting far better at than she realizes. She's still the same Eve at her core, but it's so much fun to see how she's grown and watch her interactions with others. The number of small moments between Eve, Roarke and their loved ones makes FESTIVE IN DEATH a book that's particularly enjoyable for longtime fans of the series.
Holiday fun aside, Eve has to investigate a murder case with a truly horrible victim. To say that Ziegler is a rat is an insult to rodents, but that doesn't mean Eve slacks off. The case is an incredibly interesting one, and even after reading this story multiple times I still enjoy watching Eve put the pieces of the puzzle together.
FESTIVE IN DEATH is wonderfully entertaining and the look author J.D. Robb gives us into Eve and Roarke's life makes this story shine. Ms. Robb knows how to write gut-wrenching cases, but this relatively lighter book is a welcome break from the darkness. It may sound odd to say a murder mystery is fun, but that's exactly what this book is. I loved everything about FESTIVE IN DEATH and I'm sure other fans of the series will too!
Note: My review was written for Romance Junkies and is cross-posted here courtesy of Romance Junkies.
This was one of the better in the series, less gruesome and more details on Eve and Roark’s relationship. This is one of the few series of books that seems to stay interesting. The characters grow and learn from their mistakes, each book building on the next. Eve is moving past her issues, learning to trust and love. Roark continues to buy and trade solar systems.
3.5/5
This was fun. The dead guy was trash so it lent a very dramatic air to the story, it was like watching a soap opera. Everybody hated him and everybody was sleeping with each other and I enjoyed every minute of it.
I also really liked the characters' moments and the party. Great stuff!
This was fun. The dead guy was trash so it lent a very dramatic air to the story, it was like watching a soap opera. Everybody hated him and everybody was sleeping with each other and I enjoyed every minute of it.
I also really liked the characters' moments and the party. Great stuff!
These are much, MUCH better now that I'm not reading them so close together. Yay! There wasn't much different in this one. For a change, the dead guy was an awful person, so that added a slightly new element. I liked the Eve/Roarke interactions in this one. So many times, their discord annoys the hell out of me because it's all just so stupid. Since there was no discord, this one was okay. I still get annoyed at Eve's complete childishness when it comes to basic grooming. It feels like she got a bit better about it in this one, but she still annoys me.
Jenkinson: “We’re all-inclusive in Homicide, ’cause whatever your race, color, or creed, you can get dead.”
Another solid Eve Dallas story. I liked seeing a new side of her with the deal she made. It was great. Also, I am in total agreement with her about why do women need bags?! Pockets work. Keys, money, Kindle. That's all I'll ever need, bags/purses make no sense to me.
As Lieutenant Eve Dallas comments, it's harder to solve a murder when the victim is a jerk -- and personal trainer Trey Ziggler is that in spades, leaving Eve and Peabody with way too many people who wanted him dead.
As far as the mystery goes, it's fairly standard for a J.D. Robb book, but the real joy of the novel is in the character interactions and their reactions to the Christmas holidays. From Eve's half-assed Christmas shopping to the fun of Eve and Roarke's "friends and family" party, most of the characters get a chance to shine, including a good chunk of the supporting cast. Great novel.
As far as the mystery goes, it's fairly standard for a J.D. Robb book, but the real joy of the novel is in the character interactions and their reactions to the Christmas holidays. From Eve's half-assed Christmas shopping to the fun of Eve and Roarke's "friends and family" party, most of the characters get a chance to shine, including a good chunk of the supporting cast. Great novel.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
This is definitely one of my favourite books in the series .. it was a re read .
I just love Eve and Roarke and this one had such an amazing ending.. can't wait for the next one in Feb
I just love Eve and Roarke and this one had such an amazing ending.. can't wait for the next one in Feb
I loved this one. It wasn't as focused on the murder, but the soft family stuff was lovely wonderful.