Helpful Score: 3
I absolutely loved "Animal Magnetism" (the first book) and couldn't wait to read "Animal Attraction." Unfortunately the book was dull. There was no witty dialogue I came to expect out of Shalvis books. The book got better towards the end but the middle faltered a lot. There were many times I wondered where the book was going. Conversations and thoughts were repeated over and over again, sometimes using the exact same sentences. It just seemed like the writing was forced and rushed. There are a lot of typos as well.
Dell and Jade clicked so well in the first book but it was lacking here. The sex scenes werent steamy, just okay. Their lack of communication got frustrating.
A bit of a disappointment but I will still continue to read the series. It wasnt horrible and it was an easy read. I just didnt like it as much as I thought I would.
Dell and Jade clicked so well in the first book but it was lacking here. The sex scenes werent steamy, just okay. Their lack of communication got frustrating.
A bit of a disappointment but I will still continue to read the series. It wasnt horrible and it was an easy read. I just didnt like it as much as I thought I would.
Patti I. (craftypatti) reviewed Animal Attraction (Animal Magnetism, Bk 2) on + 146 more book reviews
Another great Jill Shalvis book - loved this book just about as much as the first one. I can't wait for the next one to come out. I love the characters - I am drawn so much into the story I can't put the book down. Great read!!
Cheryl C. (moondance120) reviewed Animal Attraction (Animal Magnetism, Bk 2) on + 422 more book reviews
Jill Shalvis is my favorite guilty pleasure! I didn't think that I could be pulled out of Lucky Harbor, but Sunshine, Idaho does just that. The second book in the series, Dell is the local vet with a huge heart. Jade is the receptionist with a shaky past. It takes his best efforts to reach Jade's heart. Sweet read! 4 stars
Jade has something bad happen and she ran to small town Sunshine, ID. She found a job and made a life very slowly letting people in. Expect she's not planning on staying, because her family expects her back. Dell's got relationship problems with women due to his history as a child. He doesn't do them.
I enjoy JS writing, humor. Both Jade and Dell are likable even if this did drag in a few places. Both are adults and have difficulty admitting to themselves what they want. Jade has always done things to make her family happy and what they want. It was only after running to Sunshine that she did things for herself and it took the whole book for her to admit to her family what she wanted. The upside was her family loved her and wanted the best for her. Dell had issues with his birth mother and had a relationship/non-relationship with her in them one. I would have liked for that to be explored more. The strength in this one are the supporting characters. Dell's brothers Brady and Adam and friend Lilah are all in this and I enjoyed their banter.
The only problem I have with JS, and I've pointed this out before, is her use of "like a girl." I hate that phrase and she uses at least once in most (all?) of her books. (Think "fight like a girl" or "cry like a girl.") I do like her writing style, it's easy and humorous, and I know what I'm getting.
I enjoy JS writing, humor. Both Jade and Dell are likable even if this did drag in a few places. Both are adults and have difficulty admitting to themselves what they want. Jade has always done things to make her family happy and what they want. It was only after running to Sunshine that she did things for herself and it took the whole book for her to admit to her family what she wanted. The upside was her family loved her and wanted the best for her. Dell had issues with his birth mother and had a relationship/non-relationship with her in them one. I would have liked for that to be explored more. The strength in this one are the supporting characters. Dell's brothers Brady and Adam and friend Lilah are all in this and I enjoyed their banter.
The only problem I have with JS, and I've pointed this out before, is her use of "like a girl." I hate that phrase and she uses at least once in most (all?) of her books. (Think "fight like a girl" or "cry like a girl.") I do like her writing style, it's easy and humorous, and I know what I'm getting.
Debbie B. (orchid7) -
I'm going to have the opposite opinion of the other reviewer. I happened to like this second installment of this series better than the first. My only complaint with this one is that I think that it took Jade too long to let go of her fear issues due to her previous attack. I liked the relationship between Dell and Jade, and I look forward to the third installment in this series.
Animals and a good love story makes a good book!
Regina C. (flyinggems) reviewed Animal Attraction (Animal Magnetism, Bk 2) on + 436 more book reviews
Jade is happy where she is. She enjoys her office work at the Belle Haven animal clinic. She has promised her family that she will return to the family business. Dell is happy being the player but there is something about Jade. He realizes to late that she is the one.
I found this book more engaging to read than her first. The only thing I did not like was that it stayed really focused on the two main characters and not really introducing too many new ones. I like series with quirky characters, this is not one of those series.
Animal Magnetism series
1. Animal Magnetism (2011) Lilah and Brady
2. Animal Attraction (2011) Jade and Dell
3. Rescue My Heart (2012) Holly and Adam
4. Rumor Has It (2013) Kate and Griffin
5. Then Came You (2014) Emily and Wyatt
6. Still the One (2015) Darcy and AJ
7. All I want (2015) Zoe and Parker
I found this book more engaging to read than her first. The only thing I did not like was that it stayed really focused on the two main characters and not really introducing too many new ones. I like series with quirky characters, this is not one of those series.
Animal Magnetism series
1. Animal Magnetism (2011) Lilah and Brady
2. Animal Attraction (2011) Jade and Dell
3. Rescue My Heart (2012) Holly and Adam
4. Rumor Has It (2013) Kate and Griffin
5. Then Came You (2014) Emily and Wyatt
6. Still the One (2015) Darcy and AJ
7. All I want (2015) Zoe and Parker
awww another sweet book! love animals so extra bonus.
