My rating is mostly based on the quality of writing, the author (Scott Sherman) is a professional and it shows. The technical writing aspects are excellent (a rare treat in this genre), the world building colorful and complex.
After that, the rest of the book was a bit of a disappointment for me. The main character is a twink 'ho, there's a reunion with an in-the-closet-ex...the stereotypes and cliches just keep piling up one after the other. Although much of the book is absorbed in investigating stereotyped/cookie cutter villians, I actually picked out the murderer fairly early on. To summarize, well written fluff.
If you're looking for a well-written, fluffy beach read, a bit of mystery, and sequels, look no more. If you're not in the mood for cliches and predictable stereotypes, you may wish to hold off on this one.
After that, the rest of the book was a bit of a disappointment for me. The main character is a twink 'ho, there's a reunion with an in-the-closet-ex...the stereotypes and cliches just keep piling up one after the other. Although much of the book is absorbed in investigating stereotyped/cookie cutter villians, I actually picked out the murderer fairly early on. To summarize, well written fluff.
If you're looking for a well-written, fluffy beach read, a bit of mystery, and sequels, look no more. If you're not in the mood for cliches and predictable stereotypes, you may wish to hold off on this one.
Sleuth is a young, cute prostitute in NYC. He is sweet to his mother (like Fred Hunter's character Alex Reynolds), has a great best friend, and is determined to prove a mentor's (Allen) death is not suicide. Oops -- the detective on the case is a former boyfriend.
Multiple potential bad guys. Unexpected twist/twist/twist at the end. Who killed Allen -- that motive seems to appear from left field, a bit of lame surprise. That character was nice. I wanted one of the meanies to be the killer. Oh, wait... the meanies killed _other_ people. But some of the meanies were innocent. Good sub-plot about Kevin's parents (not) getting a divorce.
Waiting for the next one. Can't post this until 3 more friends read it.
Multiple potential bad guys. Unexpected twist/twist/twist at the end. Who killed Allen -- that motive seems to appear from left field, a bit of lame surprise. That character was nice. I wanted one of the meanies to be the killer. Oh, wait... the meanies killed _other_ people. But some of the meanies were innocent. Good sub-plot about Kevin's parents (not) getting a divorce.
Waiting for the next one. Can't post this until 3 more friends read it.
Omg, this story is funny! Worth reading if you're into gay mysteries.
Great book! I loved the plot and there were a lot of really funny lines too. Good mystery, good laughs! I am anxious to get the second book in this series.
