3.5 stars English teenage boy James “Jamie” (although he really would prefer it if you didn’t call him that, even if NO ONE seems to listen to him) Watson has been given a scholarship to a preppy boarding school in Connecticut, not far away from where his father lives with his new family. He’s rather excited about the chance to meet another of the students there, though, the already famous Charlotte Holmes. James and Charlotte’s great-great-great-grandfathers were one of the most famous pairings in history, […]
Don’t expect a happy ending to this one
Spoiler warning! I found it impossible to review this book without revealing plot details that would probably be considered spoilery, so if you like to start a book without knowing much, probably skip this review. Also, this book is a PREQUEL, best read after you finish the full thirteen book series by Kim Harrison. As of me writing this, the first book is on sale for $2.99. In a world where humans are the dominant species, they are fully unaware that there are a number […]
Exit, pursued by snickering hound.
I was not prepared for how much I enjoyed this book. At all. And I liked Act Like It, but Pretty Face was even better. I must admit that I hate Lucy Parker’s titles. They are not at all indicative of the witty writing and wry, wonderful characters inside. I picked it up to browse the first couple of pages and the I couldn’t put it down. I read while my sinuses threw yet another mucus festival. I read while I walked the dog. I […]
Not exactly a romantic couples’ trip to England
4.5 stars This is the second book in a trilogy. While readers could start with this one, I would recommend that they start at the beginning with book 1, Every Breath. There may be mild spoilers for the first book in the series in this review, so if you want to go in completely cold, skip this until you’re caught up. Rachel Watts has pretty severely grounded after the events that led to both her and her new boyfriend (also her neighbour from two doors’ […]