The story has potential and it's sweet and clean, but the main protagonist is a bit of a Debbie Downer to be honest. I really didn't enjoy r2.5 stars.
The story has potential and it's sweet and clean, but the main protagonist is a bit of a Debbie Downer to be honest. I really didn't enjoy reading about her although I liked other characters in the books, such as her new friend Serena and her quasi-little sister, Claudette. That said, I am in no hurry to read more of these books. In fact, this one ended in such a way that another book (and another, there are like 6 more) seems unnecessary. I did like the idea of an old diary giving inspiration for new, modern adventures though. I recommend this read to young girls about 10-12 years of age....more
This book was rather average and there seemed to be more focus on romance than the actual mystery. I am not sure I would read another book in the seriThis book was rather average and there seemed to be more focus on romance than the actual mystery. I am not sure I would read another book in the series. I guessed the identity of the murderer earlier on too so I would consider it very predictable. Overall, 3 stars seems more than generous....more
I liked this book, especially because the hero of the story sounded like such a sexy beast! I loved his naughty side and his senI give this 3.5 stars!
I liked this book, especially because the hero of the story sounded like such a sexy beast! I loved his naughty side and his sense of humor and his total devotion to the heroine from the word GO. It was a good read although the lack of breaks between scene changes was a bit jarring to me. I am considering reading the next book in the series, eventually....more
I actually read the prequel to this story, Learning to Ride, and liked it a lot better. The characters were more interesting and far more relatable. TI actually read the prequel to this story, Learning to Ride, and liked it a lot better. The characters were more interesting and far more relatable. The heroine in this story was so insecure, foolish and petty at times. And the hero wasn't exactly a hero. He had cheated on the heroine at one point which basically makes me cringe. How is that a romance novel exactly?
This book definitely wasn't a keeper and I am glad I got it when it was free on Amazon. I give it 2.5 stars, rounded up....more
I liked this Pretty Little Liars fan fiction a lot. I thought it was well-written and action-packed, though the continuous use of the name "Rosedale" I liked this Pretty Little Liars fan fiction a lot. I thought it was well-written and action-packed, though the continuous use of the name "Rosedale" instead of "Rosewood" (the true setting of PLL!) was disconcerting. The writer hints at the end that there could be a sequel someday but I don't know if we'll ever get to read it. It's been a longtime since this was published, but I do hope we do get a sequel someday because this story left us with several big cliffhangers.
I would be interested in reading more books by Ms. Thompson....more
Wow, this book was like an HBO cop show on crack cocaine! It is NOT for the faint of heart. There is a lot of violence in it and I'd say strong languaWow, this book was like an HBO cop show on crack cocaine! It is NOT for the faint of heart. There is a lot of violence in it and I'd say strong language, but that term doesn't begin to cover it. This is for mature readers, without a doubt. It's a high-octane thriller and it kept me turning the virtual pages but I can't say that I honestly loved it. I am not sure I even really liked it. Things just seemed a little far-fetched at times -- like how one of the evil guys escaped certain death it seemed about fifty times. Also, I didn't like how Cruz's friend and possible love interest Sandra turned out to be such a damsel in distress. She talked a big game but when push came to shove, she literally cowered in a corner.
The weirdest thing is that it was a police officer named Martinez who was the main hero of the novel - not Cruz, who the book is supposed to be about. I think Martinez made a solid protagonist so perhaps they should have named the series after him.
I did really like how the author acknowledges victims of police brutality but also gives a shout out to the good officers out there doing the right thing.
Overall, I give this three stars. I do plan to read the next book in the saga, just to see what becomes of the big baddies....more
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