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Lisa R

Lisa R

I'm a geeky fangirl at heart who loves to immerse herself in a good book. Nothing is better then diving into a completely different world (whether it be set in the present or the future) and getting lost in that world for a few hours. With so many amazing authors - from New York Times Best Sellers to just published - there are endless worlds... more »
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  • Trust Me (The Last Stand Trilogy, Book 1)
    • Rated 3 stars

    “Bit more of a drama than suspense, but still good.

    It is not very often that you read a romantic suspense and wish that the lead male and female don't end up together. I loved them separately but I never was cheering for them to be with one another and found the events that lead to their union cheap. Thankfully the romance in this book wasn't the sole drive, the plot was neck deep in murder and threats.

    The plot itself was enjoyable and I loved how many dead ends and side roads it took you on. You couldn't help but feel for Skye as she dealt with her assaulter being released on parole so soon after he attacked her. Especially as she's been receiving threats since she heard the news. The biggest thing I would've liked if we'd gotten to read her attack. I realize it's often done in r/s' but I think in this book it would've helped set up the terror and threat of Burke. Along with showing us how much Skye has had to overcome.

    I love the concept of The Last Stand. It reminded me a bit of "The First Wives Club" and the organization they started. Of course, it's far more serious but I liked that this group of victims came together from various backgrounds to fight for the victims. I like that Novak didn't do the standard trilogy romance route where all the couples were shoved into a situation and as the books went they got paired up to the obvious guy. It seems more like each book is a stand-alone but centered around The Last Stand. It appears that you don't need to read the first book to read the other two.

    Thumbs up for bringing other secondary characters into play. This was my first Novak and I adore that characters like Burke's wife, Jane, played a vital role and that she got her moments to shine as well. I felt like it rounded the book out and gave it more meat.

    All around an enjoyable read. A perfect blend for those that like the standard romance/suspense genre.”

    Lisa R wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Lovely Bones
    • Rated 5 stars

    “If you can stomach through the first chapter of the book, that doesn't got into extreme detail but enough that it causes your stomach to churn, you'll be pulled into a beautiful tale. I've never read a book that held both hopeless and hope at the same time. You want revenge yet somehow through the journey that gets shuffled aside from the stories of how those left behind are dealing with the lose. Everything about this book felt real. The struggle the police had with finding clues and how without evidence a gut feeling isn't enough. How the family dealt with the absence of Susie and how the conviction of a father can at times be painful to watch.

    Now, there are some books where you read them in super fast speed. These books are 'page-turners' and have a great flow where you keep reading faster and faster. Then there are books that you love-love but it seems to take you forever to read. This, is no fault of the author's rhythm or anything but rather the fear you may miss something. "The Lovely Bones" falls into this category and the one where it's just so brilliant that you don't want to race through it to the end, you want to slowly eat away at it.

    During this book I never hit a point where I found the plot hit a dry spot or I'd lost interest. Every time that could have happened Sebold dropped details and facts where other authors may not have. This kept you constantly engaged, waiting for more information and reactions. Her details were so vital, she gave lots but she held back at the same time, baiting you in a way that never felt obvious.

    Hands down the best book I've read in 2009. I am now eagerly anticipating the movie release. Jackson was brilliant with LoTR and I'm counting on him blowing my mind with the movie version.”

    Lisa R wrote this review 6 days ago. ( reply | permalink )
  • Inner Circle
    • Rated 3 stars

    “Enjoyable and a fun read but it was definitely missing something.

    Getting to have Constance and some of the original girls from the first book play a more vital rule was nice. I missed them. However, they definitely couldn't fill the roles that the original four Billings 'IT' girls filled. I missed their scheming and their lies and how they manipulated others for their own gain. It did, however, allow Reed to sorta come into her own and that was fun watching her pull her knowledge from all the things the Billings girls had done to her in the previous year.

    My biggest grievous with this book was the ending. I won't spoiler you but you'll totally understand when you get there. I know this a teen series but I think Brian could've done better.

    The book kept a steady pace and I've got lots of questions about the mysterious Ivy along with new character Sabine, which was smart on Brian's part. Keeps you wanting to read the series.

    All in all a good book and still an enjoyable series.”

    Lisa R wrote this review 8 days ago. ( reply | permalink )
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    by P.D. Martin
    • Rated 3 stars

    “The previous two Sophie Anderson books have really kept me engaged but I found this book lacked the humanity element.

    What I always loved about the two other books is that there was an emotional element that tied Sophie to other characters. You got to see more of Sophie in another light and I never felt that with this book. It could also be the move that I wasn't thrilled with. Not always a fan of change.

    I loved the whole murder, but felt like after "The Murderer's Club" chilling insight into the serial killers this lacked just a bit of cold chills down the spine. Yes, you got some stuff but it wasn't as good as the previous book.

    A good book, not my favorite but good.
    ”

    Lisa R wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink )
  • Destined for an Early Grave
    • Rated 5 stars

    “My favorite from the whole series, even with that little tiny ridiculous plot ploy.

    I don't like when authors try to 'pull one' on us lovely readers. I need a reason for everything and generally I don't go with plot ploys when there is nothing to back it up; especially when it reeks of 'just decided'. You can't change history just because you've found this amazing idea. In none of the previous books was this whole missing time hinted at. I wish we would've gotten a bit more reaction from Cat in regards to this time lapse that she experienced. I would've believed it a bit more because good authors don't need to do these sorts of things.

    Despite that large pot hole I loved this book. I loved how broken Cat and Bones were through out this book. I loved getting to see Bones just shatter. This makes me perhaps a dark and twisty person but who doesn't love character growth and emotion and reading a journey when it feels tangible and raw. When an author can have a couple become a couple in this first book but still keep turmoil and a vulnerability between the two without it seeming silly I'm applauding. Frost continues to let these two grow (both together and separately) but at the same time destroys them a bit as well. That's finesse!

    Along with broken characters you get so much time with other secondary characters. In fact, some of my favorite scenes were with Vlad. I would love to read a book on his story. I love how protective he is of Cat but at the same time it's not a romantic emotion. More like a best friend or family member and he doesn't cling to her or any of those annoying traits he's just there.

    I'm fairly certain that if you're a fan of this series you won't be disappointed with this book other than the obvious plot ploy, but Frost managed to work it.”

    Lisa R wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink )
  • Succubus Heat
    • Rated 4 stars

    “Due to my endless love for Mead this sorta breaks my heart. I did not love this book. There were moments where I was in Mead heaven, dancing about in glorious awesomeness and then my bubble was popped.

    I'm not naive that I don't think there is going to be smut in a book with the name succubus in the title. However, in the previous book Mead was really good about not going to that dark dirty place. I liked that it didn't become just a smut fest of kinky stuff. With this book she leaped past that line. I didn't like who Georgina had become and I'm sure Mead wrote it that way to show how much our beloved Georgina has been affected by the loss of Seth but it still just hurt.

    Though, there were some brilliant scenes when all the immortals realize that they are mortal for a duration of time. Those were probably my favorite scenes. I just could've done without some of the other stuff.

    Really hoping that with the next book Mead goes back to the stuff that made me love this series. I'm all for growth and breaking characters I just didn't think the over description was really required.”

    Lisa R wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink )
  • Love the One You're With
    • Rated 2 stars

    “I enjoyed but at the same time I was bothered by this book. I sorta expected the book to be what it was but even knowing that I only read fast because I wanted to be done with it. I probably wouldn't have snagged this book up on my own if I hadn't had to read it for my book club.

    The lead female really irked me. I understood where she was coming from but I felt like she threw blame on other people rather than realizing that some of the situations and her feelings were strictly due to her behavior rather then her in-laws. I don't think that they would've loved her less if she had at times spoken her mind. She let things progress too far before realizing she had to change the situation.

    As for her ex-lover coming back in her life I think this shows us all a simple rule. Just tell the husband. Had she told Andy originally there never would've been such a huge build up in her mind. Even if she was still working out her reactions/feelings to Leo's return it wouldn't have been so all-consuming, at least in my opinion.”

    Lisa R wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink )
  • Confessions
    • Rated 3 stars

    “Finally! We get more of Dash and the Dash that isn't super glued to Noelle's hip 24/7 and I've got to admit I sorta love him. And perhaps have a not so secret desire to have Dash and Reed hook up. We also get to see Reed not falling in line when it comes to the Billings Girls. She's finally starting to stand up for herself and go against what they want. Reed is realizing that perhaps life in her previous dorm wasn't all that horrible and definitely didn't have all the drama.

    The murder of Thomas is finally resolved and I'm happy that it is. I couldn't handle too much more of this person being accused only to be discovered that the person isn't our killer. Although, I wasn't surprised who the killer was I had a feeling and I knew who it was.

    This was probably my favorite book out of all of the series thus far. I like the person that Reed is now starting to become again and I loved the ending of this one. Looking forward to the next book.
    ”

    Lisa R wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink )
  • Untouchable
    • Rated 3 stars

    “Josh and Dash are probably two of my favorite characters. I feel like there's so much more to Dash than we are given and Josh is just such a sweet heart, which we get to see in this books. Especially as Josh and Reed grow closer and closer. Their romance was adorable and so much more sweet and innocence than they way Reed and Thomas became an item.

    Of course, we now have the murder of Thomas to deal with and it seems like everyone could become a suspect.

    There are various things I could gripe about this book but it's all due to this being a teen book. Sure the plot rushes through a bit and things flip and flop but in a book that fits into this sorta elite HS drama it works and you get pretty much what you expect. That's really both good and bad depending on what you're looking for.
    ”

    Lisa R wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink )
  • Invitation Only
    • Rated 3 stars

    “In this second installment Reed finally achieves what she's desired for most, to finally be let into the Billings Girls' circle of friendship. However, what she was expecting is far different from reality, especially when one of the girls blackmails her into snooping through the 'it' girl's rooms.

    I didn't enjoy this book as much. Didn't enjoy reading how Reed was willing to toss her morals strictly for her new found status and longing to remain at the school. I get her desire but I at times have a hard time stomaching how easily to turns from the girl we were originally led to know.

    At the same time, all of her actions and the various circumstances she's placed into are very 90210/Gossip Girl. Maybe just reading about her actions are hard to accept.

    I'm still enjoying this series as a complete reading vacay. It's light, super fast to finish and just a nice typical teen/tween TV show via book.”

    Lisa R wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink )
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