Regina
What I liked:
- nerdy hero (always a plus!)
- Vivians family + group of friends, especially Toff
- the whole setting with author mom / book store / book club / EVERYTHING books! ;)
- the Star Trek references. :D
- the initial premise to try to solve an emotional conundrum the logical (Vulcan) way
What I didn't like:
- Vivian sticking to her (admittedly stupid) plan for too long, and in general acting a bit stupid for a usually smart person
- the final plot point with Jake
I've been waiting for this story ever since I read the Perfect Catch, the first book in the series. I've had a soft spot for Kate and Levi since then, and I really like how their story turned out. :)
To be honest, in some ways I can relate to Kate all too well (except I never was and never will be a star on the soccer field), and I get her exasperation and frustration at being confronted with a guy like Levi. :D
As usual with Maggie's YA books, The Perfect Match is a “team effort” (regarding the cast of characters, at least), and Kate and Levi's friends and families sometimes totally steal the show.
What a great finale to the series!
Everything came together nicely - well, nicely for the reader, not so much for Kaylee and her friends.
Like the other books in the series, the story is well paced, and the build-up towards the final “Boss Fight” kept me biting my talons (pardon: fingernails) right until the end.
A wonderful (if a bit short-ish) addition to the Wishful series that has all the things I love about Kait Nolan's books:
Southern small-town charm, likeable, “real” characters struggling with real problems without too much melodrama, a swoonworthy romance story with a dash of humor - the latter not only but also served by the Casserole Patrol.
“It's going to end, regardless,” Odin said. “This time, it ends on my terms.”
If you are reading reviews for this final book in the series, I guess you are already at least somewhat familiar with the series itself, or interested in the Norse stories. It shouldn't come as a surprise that things are bound to look grim. For everyone.
Granted, I knew the end was inevitable. That didn't make it any easier, though, to see all these characters I'd gotten to know so well face their final battles.
The series finale pulls out all the stops: it starts off in the prologue with a bang, and it doesn't let up until the very end.
Odin, Thor, and the rest of the gang versus Hel and her undead armies. And Fenrir and his varulfur. And the Deathless legions from Miklagard. And the fire jotunnar from Muspelheim...
Sounds like the end of the world as you know it? You betcha!
“Time to smite some more.” ;)
The story drew me in right from the start, and it was a lot of fun to get to know the characters and the world Sean Fletcher has built for them.
Kaylee and her friends manage to get themselves into increasingly bigger trouble over the span of the four books, and the build-up towards the final “Boss Fight” in book 4 kept me biting my talons (pardon: fingernails) right until the end.
I really enjoy Sean Fletcher's writing, the occasional snark, and the banter between Kaylee and her friends. I found the books well-paced, with enough twists and turns and typical teenage hubris to keep me entertained.
4.5 / 5 stars
I'll admit, this isn't my favorite book in the series. Don't get me wrong: it definitely has its moments and is a fitting sequel to the series, not to mention a wildly entertaining read.
I simply felt there was a bit of narrative fluff which added to the world building, but wasn't strictly necessary for the plot - though it may become important in the final book? I don't know (yet).
I had a lot of fun with the Liam-subplot, and I loved seeing more of Jade.
But if this was just leading up to the big finale in book 4, I'm expecting no less than an end-of-the-world scale boss battle...
(Now that I've finished, I'm feeling a little lost, though, and - since I'm a sucker for a happy ending - am hoping for a Princess Bride-style miracle in Dragon's Fate. sigh)
Though this turns from fast-paced action to courtroom drama, it's probably - so far - my favorite of the Mercy for Hire series.
With this kind of ending, J.S. Morin is leaving me gobsmacked - once again. This seems to be a quite common occurrence with his stories, though, and I'm not complaining. :-p
Great sequel to Dragon's Awakening! Kaylee and her friends keep up their “teenagers gonna teenage” shtick and get themselves into another world of trouble.
I especially like the extended role Randy gets to play, taking over as Kaylee's teacher. He's definitely one of my favorite characters in the series, so I'm happy to see a lot more of him. :)
The story drew me in right from the start, and it was a lot of fun to get to know the characters and the world Sean Fletcher has built for them.
I really enjoy Sean Fletcher's writing, the occasional snark, and the banter between Kaylee and her friends. I found the story well-paced, with enough twists and turns and typical teenage hubris to keep me entertained.
On to the next book in the series! (I'm hoping for more Tibbs - keeping my fingers crossed!)
Even though it's the first book in the series, it's actually the second book I've read - I started with Single By Design, which I loved and decided I needed to get to know this madcap cast of characters better. :)
I found Paige to be a relatable, funny heroine, and a perfect match for loveable doofus Nick (well, after some Nana-inspired growth...).
Can't wait for the next story!
I love the idea of the hopeful romantic, and Tessa is a wonderfully weird, funny, and messy heroine who handles her emotional baggage a lot better than I would. :) Kip is a swoon-worthy if less-than-perfect and somewhat complicated hero who complements her nicely.
And, not to forget, there is the merry band of the Soaring Bird “family”, who sometimes steals the scene (I'm looking at you, Steve! And you, Adam!)
The poetry is beautiful, and like the story itself, hits me right in the feels.
Not necessarily recommended for reading in public - and if you are anything like me, you might want to have plenty of tissues at hand...
Entertaining YA superhero/vigilante story!
I love the characters, I like the writing, and definitely all the snark, though I was a bit surprised how brutal and bloody things got at times. But I'm a pretty squeamish reader and not the target audience, so...
Still, I want to read the next book in the series!
I haven't read many historical romances, yet, but I have read and enjoyed some of Megan Bryce's contemporary rom-coms - and I was happy that To Catch A Spinster is also written in a lighthearted tone and doesn't take itself too seriously.
I had a lot of fun reading this story, and I'm looking forward to reading more in the series.
Hilarious, charming and heart-warming with a great cast of characters!
How can I not love a story that starts off with an Animaniac reference and just keeps getting better?
Sara and Travis make a great - and funny - couple, and I thoroughly enjoyed their laugh-snort-inducing shenanigans.
Though to be honest, I fell in love with every single one of the characters (well maybe not Clay, though I suspect that might change in the future) - and especially with 8 year old Kyle, who reminded me very much of one of my nephews. <3
This is the first book I've read by this author, but book #1 in the series is now very much on my TBR pile, and I suppose the next book in the series will eventually end up on my Kindle, too.