Helpful Score: 5
Overall, I really like this series a lot. There were some really good things happening in this particular installment, especially in the romance department. If there's one thing I hate about the Stephanie Plum series, it's that Stephanie doesn't progress with either of the men in her life. I find that so irritating, that I no longer look forward to reading the series. However, I'm pleased to see that this series isn't following that same pattern. It appears as though Maggie is making a little more headway in her love life and I'm glad to see it. I can only take so much waffling between men before I lose sympathy for your situation.
The biggest negative? It has to be the clues for the reveal and how the main characters never seem to figure things out until it's too late. I figured out who did the crime long before all of the clues made sense. But, they made sense to me a LONG time before they made sense to the characters, which I found a little disappointing. However, I did enjoy the ending a lot more than I thought I would. So, even though the main characters seemed a little dense at times, I felt more than satisfied with how it all went down. I look forward to reading more in this series and I hope the author continues to let Maggie's love life develop. :)
The biggest negative? It has to be the clues for the reveal and how the main characters never seem to figure things out until it's too late. I figured out who did the crime long before all of the clues made sense. But, they made sense to me a LONG time before they made sense to the characters, which I found a little disappointing. However, I did enjoy the ending a lot more than I thought I would. So, even though the main characters seemed a little dense at times, I felt more than satisfied with how it all went down. I look forward to reading more in this series and I hope the author continues to let Maggie's love life develop. :)
Helpful Score: 4
5th installment of the series. IMO the strongest so far. The story was easy enough to follow, nothing too complicated here.
This go round we follow Maggie, Tara, and Evie to a church carnival. Maggie witnesses an argument between one of the parishioners and her ex-boyfriend, (a construction worker) Soon after the construction kicks off, one of the machines falls into a hole in the ground (a hidden cellar) and releases a spirit trapped within. Later that night the parishioner is found dead near the site.
With the entire town in an uproar, the newspaper releases the next day completely outing and bashing Liss, the store, and other paranormal researchers. To solve the case, the girls get down and dirty with a ouijji board talking to the spirit of Elias who gives the girls clues as to who he is, how he died, and who to watch out for.
This was a fun, mindless book, and I figured out the clues about 2/3 the way through the book. Maggie finally makes a decision between Tom and Marcus, and I was happy with her choice. Looking forward to reading the next book. :)
This go round we follow Maggie, Tara, and Evie to a church carnival. Maggie witnesses an argument between one of the parishioners and her ex-boyfriend, (a construction worker) Soon after the construction kicks off, one of the machines falls into a hole in the ground (a hidden cellar) and releases a spirit trapped within. Later that night the parishioner is found dead near the site.
With the entire town in an uproar, the newspaper releases the next day completely outing and bashing Liss, the store, and other paranormal researchers. To solve the case, the girls get down and dirty with a ouijji board talking to the spirit of Elias who gives the girls clues as to who he is, how he died, and who to watch out for.
This was a fun, mindless book, and I figured out the clues about 2/3 the way through the book. Maggie finally makes a decision between Tom and Marcus, and I was happy with her choice. Looking forward to reading the next book. :)
Helpful Score: 1
Great book. Fast pace, keeps the readers interest.
Sheila A. (mysterylady) -
Helpful Score: 1
I didn't get into this one as well as some but it was still a good read. I will continue to read this series!
Helpful Score: 1
I love this series. Its light, fun & quick to read through. I love how things are developing between the main character & the men in her life.
