Helpful Score: 1
This is the sequel to 50 Ways to Hex Your Lover, a delightfully fun and funny light paranormal. I enjoyed many aspects of both books and was disapointed in others.
In general, I felt that the characters were somewhat under-developed. Jazz in particular struck me as a bit immature for someone over 700 years old--I loved her sass and energy, but questioned the logic of it. The fact that Jazz and Nick have apparently known each other for centuries should add depth to their relationship, but it really doesn't. And the villains seem to just be evil because...they're evil, that's it, no explanation. On a positive, both books have a great deal on humor and whimsy. From a chatty ghost to playful rubber duckies, to a pair of living crocodile stilettos. The shear imagination of it all was enough to keep me entertained.
The plot of this book was a bit confused. Jazz and her friends are being plagued with bad dreams that stem from magical origins. Added to this, Jazz's beloved bunny slipper's Fluff and Puff have been accused of murder. Where the previous book was slow but coherent, this one seems to have lots of plot points written with hapless abandon and crazy glued together. I was very suprised that it mostly came together at the end, although some elements still didn't fit. And the ending itself was rather anti-climactic, lacking the satisfactory final struggle or reckoning typical of most books.
The best I can say about this book is to read it for a laugh, not take it seriously, and not expect to much. It is neither the best nor the worst paranormal out there--really just average.
In general, I felt that the characters were somewhat under-developed. Jazz in particular struck me as a bit immature for someone over 700 years old--I loved her sass and energy, but questioned the logic of it. The fact that Jazz and Nick have apparently known each other for centuries should add depth to their relationship, but it really doesn't. And the villains seem to just be evil because...they're evil, that's it, no explanation. On a positive, both books have a great deal on humor and whimsy. From a chatty ghost to playful rubber duckies, to a pair of living crocodile stilettos. The shear imagination of it all was enough to keep me entertained.
The plot of this book was a bit confused. Jazz and her friends are being plagued with bad dreams that stem from magical origins. Added to this, Jazz's beloved bunny slipper's Fluff and Puff have been accused of murder. Where the previous book was slow but coherent, this one seems to have lots of plot points written with hapless abandon and crazy glued together. I was very suprised that it mostly came together at the end, although some elements still didn't fit. And the ending itself was rather anti-climactic, lacking the satisfactory final struggle or reckoning typical of most books.
The best I can say about this book is to read it for a laugh, not take it seriously, and not expect to much. It is neither the best nor the worst paranormal out there--really just average.
It has been a few years since I've read 50 Ways to Hex Your Lover. I was not lost at all, however if you haven't read the first you might not enjoy this one as much. Am looking forward to the next book.It is on my wish list.
Loved it!
This is the second book in the "Hex Your Lover" series. I thought it started out a lot faster paced then the first one, but I was a little bit let down with the ending. The rest of the book was enjoyable, lol funny, and I absolutely love all of the characters, but I was just hoping for more from the ending & was disappointed. It's not that it was a bad ending, it just felt really rushed for me. Other then that the book was very likable! I'll definitely give the 3rd book a try.
Book 2 in series. A good followup to the first book. In this installment we get to follow Jazz on her misadventures as someone has framed her enchanted slippers for murder and someone is messing with her dreams. While I enjoyed all the silly antics and service calls, I wished there had been more focus on the mystery solving. A new enemy just seemed to appear out of nowhere which through me for a loop. This book could easily stand alone, but is best if read in the correct order. Irma the ghost is funny as ever, and theres a new pair of crocodile shoes you are sure to fall in love with!
I will continue the series.
I will continue the series.
If you enjoy MaryJanice Davison chances are pretty good that you'll enjoy this series and make sure to go back to read the first one in this series. I'm waiting for book three at the library and if I'm not mistaken the fourth one isn't out yet. As you can see by the cover Jazz is a witch and Nick who isn't pictured unless he was changed into a cat during the making of the cover happens to be a vampire. The reason you should go back is because this picks up where the last one left off which could lead to conclusion and possibly your brain exploding.
The problem with Clive gets resolved but something else crops up when Jazz starts having nightmares. She isn't the only one and oh crap it isn't good when she dreams about being mortal and wakes up mortal. Also she gets cryptic messages about looking back to the past which wouldn't be such an issue except for the fact that she's been around for centuries. So who is behind the dreams? Aren't you curious to know about that?
Are Fluff and Puff the bunny slippers guilty of eating someone? Come on that has to perk your interest. Also there are new magical shows named Deliah and Croc. Yes it is wacky which is part of the charm. Also Krebs is dating someone new but can you guess who it is? See there are questions that can only be answered by reading this very fun book. I just hope the book comes to the library soon damn it.
The problem with Clive gets resolved but something else crops up when Jazz starts having nightmares. She isn't the only one and oh crap it isn't good when she dreams about being mortal and wakes up mortal. Also she gets cryptic messages about looking back to the past which wouldn't be such an issue except for the fact that she's been around for centuries. So who is behind the dreams? Aren't you curious to know about that?
Are Fluff and Puff the bunny slippers guilty of eating someone? Come on that has to perk your interest. Also there are new magical shows named Deliah and Croc. Yes it is wacky which is part of the charm. Also Krebs is dating someone new but can you guess who it is? See there are questions that can only be answered by reading this very fun book. I just hope the book comes to the library soon damn it.
