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Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4)
Undead and Unreturnable - Queen Betsy, Bk 4
Author: MaryJanice Davidson
PBS Market Price: $8.09 or $4.19+1 credit
ISBN-13: 9780425210819
ISBN-10: 0425210812
Publication Date: 5/30/2006
Pages: 264
Rating:
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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4 stars, based on 735 ratings
Publisher: Berkley Sensation
Book Type: Paperback
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73 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

VeganFreak avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on
Helpful Score: 6
I don't know if it's just me, but this book is weak. I liked the other ones in this series, but I put this one down about half-way through, because it felt like nothing was happening.

I did pick it back up and finish it, but I was very disappointed.
It is cute and moves quickly, but there wasn't much of a plot. I wondered if the writer had a deadline and was like, "Oh snap, I need to send in my manuscript tomorrow! That's okay, I can write it tonight!"

It was a cute idea, but enough already. It needs more.
reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 9 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
I'm not entirely sure why I'm still reading this series of books. They're not terribly plot-driven. Or sexy. The only difference between these and the romances my mom used to read is a bit of fang and a whole lot more cursing...and I think my mom's Silhouettes had more sex.

That said, they're like crack. Even though I'm having a rough time developing any sort of sympathy for Betsy (just what is it that Eric sees in her?), I can't wait to find out more about George. Is there a type of therapy for this?
reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 34 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Another so-so "Betsy" book which is starting to dissapoint me. The writing is a non-stop riot but no real plotline unless the "do you love me, I love you" between Betsy and Eric count. LOTS of unresolved issues at the end from minor to somewhat important. I'm assuming these are to be answered in a later novel but I'm not sure. Great books but really, it seems like this was another rush job. I'm holding out for the hope that the next book in the series is one with a real plot and a rise and fall to it instead of a flatline with a few burps.

And she also seriously needs to go on a Manolo spree. NOW.
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Helpful Score: 4
It was cute, but the concept is getting a little thin.
sweetiepetey avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on
Helpful Score: 4
This book didn't live up to Queen Betsy standards in my opinion. It felt choppy in places. Also the twist of the book was just skimmed and didn't go into enough detail. With that being said, I'm not quite ready to give up on Queen Besty and I will read the next in the series.
Alison avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 551 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Betsy, Queen of the Vampires, is in the middle of planning her perfect wedding, but she has to deal with all the ghosts who want her attention! Another wonderful book from Maryjanice Davidson.
armstrongpaw1 avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 101 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Another adventure for the Queen of the Vamps...wedding plans, a serial killer and ghosts who demand services before they will leave!! This book is up to her usual standards.
CheriePie avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 149 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I didn't think this book was quite as good as the previous one, Undead and Unappreciated. I also found a few editing mistakes which forced me to go back and reread things a couple times so I could figure out what MJD really meant. Like one time she referred to something that Laura supposedly said, but it totally didn't make sense, so after I reread it, I realized it was the ghost Cathie who probably said that. A few other instances of transposed words, or something running on so I had to reread. And I bring it up only because I didn't see this kind of thing in any of her previous stuff I've read. All that aside, I was beginning to appreciate how books 2 and 3 had a lot more story to them, and instead, this book seemed more fluff, kinda like the first one. It was still funny... not hilarous, but a quick read that had me chuckling none the less.
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Helpful Score: 3
Still a cute series. This one was better than the one that came before it - but I don't think it had the level of the first two.
robinmy avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 2050 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I thought this was one of the better entries in the series. Betsy is supposed to be planning her wedding, but a ghost who needs her help keeps interrupting her. Some very funny moments.
GeniusJen avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 5322 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
As Christmas approaches, Betsy has more on her mind than Queenly duties. There's still shopping to be done, a Christmas tree to put up in Jessica's house (to the horror of the vamps that reside there!) and her new baby step-brother. There's also a wedding to plan (she keeps pushing back the date she'll make it official with Sinclair), the matter of former-Bee Jon wanting to write her life's story for a college class, the reappearnce of vampire librarian Marjorie who wants her to write a column for the new vamp-based newsletter, and that god-awful Book of the Dead.

Add to that some other problems--there's a murderer called the Driveway Killer loose in Minneapolis, Sinclair isn't too happy about finding out that Betsy can hear his thoughts during their "intimate" moments, and Jessica is dating Detective Nick--and you have another comedy of errors starring the Queen of the Vampires.

This book is typical MaryJanice Davidson; funny, sarcastic, and full of snarky dialogue. Add to that Eric Sinclair's delicious "metrosexuality", and it's another winner.
reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 80 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Once again, Betsy the Vampire Queen makes you laugh out loud with her antics. All the favorite characters are here too-Eric Sinclair, George the feral vampire, the devil's daughter Laura and Jessica the billionaire benefactor. I love this series.
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Helpful Score: 2
The bummer about this book is that it is BAD. The first couple books in this series were fun. Lots of spunk, attitude, good clothes... or at least one could imagine them. Take sex in the city and make the main character a recently undead vampire. Unfortunately this book seemed like a mix of a 7th graders writing project with a jumpy plot and a bad romance novel (ie tidbits of explicit sex scenes for those people who enjoy the romance genre). I will probably still keep reading the series but hey- I keep eating sugar too.
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Helpful Score: 1
ok this series just makes me lmao. yes it's a good read
Guinan avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 42 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
The 4th installment of the Betsy saga, and just as good as the previous books. It's Christmas which Betsy is determined to celebrate, much to Sinclair's dismay (that whole Christ's birthday thing you know...) and there is a Serial Killer on the loose.

Fun and wackiness ensues
reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 264 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Great book! Funny!
reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 11 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
While I loved the previous books in the series, this one was not so great. It was funny and all, but it had no real plot. I read it in one day hoping I was going to get to the juicy stuff and I never got there....Also, it's starting to get rather vulgar. I normally dont care about that stuff, but after hearing her go on and on about getting f***ed (yes, she actually uses THAT word), it gets tiresome. I found some typos and other mistakes but that didnt bother me as much as the lack of plot. I will still read the rest of the series since I loved the first three books. I hope they're better than this and I hope to see more of Mark!
DesertShaman avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 203 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Not as many laugh out-loud moments as the previous novels, but still fun to check in with Betsy the Vampire Queen.
reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 12 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I really liked this book. It is the continuation of Quen Betsy's story. She continues being the stereotypical dumb blond with more powers than she know what to do with. Very funny and entertaining. Read in just a few hours. Recommend.
FindingJackie avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 8 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This book was ok but it is starting to feel like Davidson is struggling to move the series along. The book was less than 300 pages and most of the plot was unremarkable. There is no character development to speak of. I'm not sure if this series is going to stay on my reading list.
reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 189 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Another great book in the Queen Betsy series. This is as good as the first.
Queen Betsy is planning her wedding to Sinclair, coping with a young Blade Warrior's puppy love, continuing a friendship with a cop, dealing with her step-mom and new half-brother and anything else that is thrown in the path of the Queen of vampires. What an interesting crazy twist on your usual vampire books!
kevinsbebe avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 165 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Amazing series. Very funny and loveable characters. I can't wait to read the next one and the next. LOL If you haven't started this series yet I highly recommend it. This is the 4th in a wonderful series by a very funny author.
FineLQQKn avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 173 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A must read!!! I love the main character. She's a kindred spirit, having a smart mouth and lack of tack. Yet, she has great friends and plenty of attention, good and bad. Keep them coming. I only started reading them last week. I'm nearly done with #5 also. 4.5 stars
reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 57 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Once more queen Betsy keeps her vampires in line. Now she is trying to plan her wedding. This is a fun series.
nrezac avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 160 more book reviews
Nice, light read.
reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 384 more book reviews
Another great "Betsy" book. I love this series and can't wait for the next.
reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 344 more book reviews
Cute and fun! A light read.
reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 14 more book reviews
loved this book
pibblegrl avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 64 more book reviews
Hysterical!!
katgif avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 28 more book reviews
loved it...cant wait to read the next
GracefulFire avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 65 more book reviews
More hilarious and silly Betsy fun -
reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 122 more book reviews
Queen of the Vampires, Betsy Taylor is in the middle of planning the perfect wedding to frop-dead gorgeous vamp Eric Sinclair. And she's not about to let little things like death and blood-drinking get in her way. But.... Betsy is plagued by ghosts and bridal showers and a serial killer whose victims look just like Betsy...

Great and very funny!!! Love this series!!!
solarawynn avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 724 more book reviews
A funny read
jkzjs avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 67 more book reviews
I love everything that Mary Janice Davidson writes and this in no exception. My favorite is her Queen Besty series. This is a must read!
nelliebly1025 avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 141 more book reviews
Great book. I am glad things are somewhat working out in Betsys life. This book sure had some developing in the characters. I am very anxious to see where they go next!
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Love the light heartedness of these books
DolliT avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 13 more book reviews
Another wonderfully fun book in this hilarious series by Davidson. Betsy is such a HOOT! And she never fails to get into a mess of comical trouble regardless of her intentions.
goddessani avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 268 more book reviews
Another hilarious vampire book by MJD. This was laugh out loud funny.
daylilylover avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 768 more book reviews
Great series!!
reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 10 more book reviews
funny in parts, a lot like the others in this series.
mistysmere avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 140 more book reviews
Betsy the Vampire Queen #4

Sinclair and Betsy fight. Laura snaps. Jess dates. George learns a new crochet stitch. Not much Marc. He's one of my favorite characters. I really want to see him hook up with a nice man.
charligirl728 avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 18 more book reviews
Loved it!!! I can't wait for Undead and Unpopular!
reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 255 more book reviews
The 4th book in the series, after Undead and Unwed, Undead and Unemployed, and Undead and Unappreciated. To be followed by Undead and Unpopular. Read an excerpt at http://www.maryjanicedavidson.net. This one is just as much fun as the rest -- with more crochet!
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This series hasn't had a bad one yet; looking forward to the next one.
reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 124 more book reviews
Betsy is hilarious and her now side-kick sister are to be unstopped
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loved it.
rolltide1al avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 223 more book reviews
I love this Betsy the Vampire series! Another great read by M.J. Davidson!
ceylang avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 112 more book reviews
1 star2 star3 star4 star5 half star Another great Betsy book! She finds herself searching for a serial killer, gearing up for the holidays and her wedding. Fun read!
Osha341 avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on
Queen of the Vampires Betsy Taylor is in the middle of planning the perfect wedding to drop-dead gorgeous vamp Eric Sinclair. But all is not bouquets and bridal showers-Betsy is plagued by ghosts who demand her help in rectifying their past mistakes, and a serial killer is on the loose. With his victims all being tall, blond women, Betsy fits the profile exactly.
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From the Hardcover:

Though she's the vampire queen, Betsy Taylor is much more like a princess. In MaryJanice Davidson's novels, this high-maintenance monarch is finally coming to terms with her new status.

They say Christmas is a time for friends and family. But with a half-sister who's the devil's daughter, an evil stepmother, a fiend living in her basement, assorted spirits and killers running amok, and a spring wedding to plan with the former bane of her existence, Eric Sinclair, Betsy is not sure she'll survive the holidays.

Oh, right. She's already dead...
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Fourth in this fun series. Queen of the Vampires, Betsy Taylor is having a devil of a time planning her wedding to Sinclair.
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Betsy and the gang are back again. If you've read any of the previous books, you know what to expect. A light hearted bit of fluff that keeps you entertained and makes you smile. Betsy is the blonde vampire equivilent of Stephanie Plum.
dmac avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 130 more book reviews
I pick these up and ready them fast and pass them on. Great series, very funny.
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I am enjoying this quirky, funny Queen Betsy series, can't wait to read the next one. They are quick reads and enjoyable with a little sexiness built in.
4Hmomnm avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 79 more book reviews
I just love this series. Betsy is my hero.
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great book as always.
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Nice mystery.
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I loved this, yet another adventure of Betsy
Coleopterra avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 44 more book reviews
Hilarious! This is the forth book in the Undead series and she doesn't disappoint! Great read!
Erinyes avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 279 more book reviews
This one was a little slower than the rest. Worth it though.
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Good as the rest.
Jany avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 44 more book reviews
Funny! A few of Queen Betsy's secrets come out. Did she and Sinclair marry? read and find out! ...Next Betsy book is Undead and Unpopular.
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Excellent. A lovely silly book about a vampire queen. The third in the series.
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Not really as impressed as the others in this series but it's fairly good.
curlykat avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 36 more book reviews
4th book in the Undead series.
carlamo avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 269 more book reviews
Another fun, mindless entry into this series.
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Queen of the Vampires series
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Enjoyed everone in the series. Has store stamp inside cover.
KellitaJ avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on + 550 more book reviews
I like these Queen Betsy stories because of their humor, but find them overpriced! The font is large and the book issued in harcover/oversized paperback - too small a story for the high price! Best to trade for it or check it out of the library. Having Queen Bersy discover that she has a sister who's the daughter of the devil is a fine twist of fate.
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Great series! Lighthearted and funny. Betsy is kickass!
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This book worked better than book 3 for me. We had a lot more Besty/Sinclair interaction this time which propelled their relationship and made it a bit more convincing. Besty solves some new crime, introduction of a new ghost, a baby, a new couple, and George the Fiend.

Insanely fast to read and keeps you interested.

3.5 stars
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Another hysterical installment in the life of the Vampire Queen, Betsy Taylor!
Rebemdee avatar reviewed Undead and Unreturnable (Queen Betsy, Bk 4) on
Really enjoyable read; I thought about keeping this for my own collection, but by the time I read everything that is on the shelf, I'll be in my 90's. It's unlikely I'll read this again, so time to get it moving, even though I'm sad to see it go.