lindaunconventionalbookworms's review against another edition
5.0
Rock Chick Reborn blew my mind! Not only did I finally get Shirleen's story, I got a truly mature couple, and I loved every single word of it!
carebear11's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kaziteega's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
the_sassy_bookworm's review against another edition
4.0
I just about broke my finger 1-clicking this bad boy. Then I pretty much broke my personal best time speed reading it (lol). It is NO secret the ROCK CHICK series is pretty much my favorite series EVER. I have reread every book (except Ally's) a gazzilion times. So when I saw that KA had written a happily ever after for Shirleen...well let us just say I was SO there.
So did I enjoy it? Yes. Will I reread it? Probably not. That said, it was undoubtedly one of KA's better books as of late. Most of my four stars are going towards the Shirleen, Roam, and Sniff interactions. Which honestly, overshadow the romance a lot (and, I might add, made me cry like a f-cking baby). Now don't get me wrong, the romance between Shirleen and Moses was sweet. Maybe just a bit lowkey, lackluster, and pushed to the background for Roam and Sniff stuff (both og which I suspect will be getting books of their own if the epilogue was any indication). It just would have been nice to have seen Shirleen meet Mose's daughters and stuff like that. We also get a lot of cameos from pretty much every Rock Chick character, which was fun. Unfortunately, this book was also pretty tame in the sex department (bummer). All in all, though, it wasn't a bad addition to the Rock Chick series, so yours truly is going to give it solid thumbs up.
Side Note: I could have done without the whole author inserting herself into the story thing. I just find that super cheesy whenever an author chooses to do that.
Second Side Note: There also seemed to be some odd racial undertone. Maybe racial isn't the right word exactly? But both Shirleen and Mose's seemed to take issue with Roam (African American) just dating caucasian girls. While Sniff ( caucasian) choose to date women of color. And Mose's daughter was dating a Caucasian guy. It was mentioned on a few occasions in conversations, and I just thought it was an odd addition. I dunno...
So did I enjoy it? Yes. Will I reread it? Probably not. That said, it was undoubtedly one of KA's better books as of late. Most of my four stars are going towards the Shirleen, Roam, and Sniff interactions. Which honestly, overshadow the romance a lot (and, I might add, made me cry like a f-cking baby). Now don't get me wrong, the romance between Shirleen and Moses was sweet. Maybe just a bit lowkey, lackluster, and pushed to the background for Roam and Sniff stuff (both og which I suspect will be getting books of their own if the epilogue was any indication). It just would have been nice to have seen Shirleen meet Mose's daughters and stuff like that. We also get a lot of cameos from pretty much every Rock Chick character, which was fun. Unfortunately, this book was also pretty tame in the sex department (bummer). All in all, though, it wasn't a bad addition to the Rock Chick series, so yours truly is going to give it solid thumbs up.
Side Note: I could have done without the whole author inserting herself into the story thing. I just find that super cheesy whenever an author chooses to do that.
Second Side Note: There also seemed to be some odd racial undertone. Maybe racial isn't the right word exactly? But both Shirleen and Mose's seemed to take issue with Roam (African American) just dating caucasian girls. While Sniff ( caucasian) choose to date women of color. And Mose's daughter was dating a Caucasian guy. It was mentioned on a few occasions in conversations, and I just thought it was an odd addition. I dunno...
jennfgarcia's review against another edition
5.0
This had me extremely emotional throughout the whole book. Tearing up a little here and there and full-on crying during that one big scene, you know!! It was so beautiful. I've loved all of the RCHB people and Shirleen truly needed her HEA. Ugh, and those boys too. I'm so glad this happened. But now, seriously, I know you said it was the end of the RC series. BUT... we need to know what happened with Roman and Julian and all their adventures, including the kidnappings. LOL!! I hope this will be a part of Mace's series. Maybe? Or a series of their own... even just a couple of books, doesn't even have to be a series. :) Love all your words, KA. Thanks for sharing them.
mrhaveries's review against another edition
5.0
I can't even!!! As always she brings it and leaves you wanting more, I want more Rock Chick shenanigans and Hot Bunch brooding and badassnes. I don't care, I want more.
summermusings's review against another edition
4.0
Shirleen's book!!!
I thought I would wait until Friday night to start reading this. Yeah. Umm, no. I did manage to wait until Wednesday night though! So sad to say goodbye to the Rock Chicks (fingers crossed KA writes stories for Roam and Sniff as she mentioned the possibility on a FB Live during her 50th birthday week). The only reason this is not a 5 star for me is the epilogue. I usually love KA's epilogues, especially for Rock Chicks. The epilogue in Reborn was less about Shirleen and more about Moses and Roam. For the end of the series, I was really hoping for more humor and maybe a Tex cameo :)
I thought I would wait until Friday night to start reading this. Yeah. Umm, no. I did manage to wait until Wednesday night though! So sad to say goodbye to the Rock Chicks (fingers crossed KA writes stories for Roam and Sniff as she mentioned the possibility on a FB Live during her 50th birthday week). The only reason this is not a 5 star for me is the epilogue. I usually love KA's epilogues, especially for Rock Chicks. The epilogue in Reborn was less about Shirleen and more about Moses and Roam. For the end of the series, I was really hoping for more humor and maybe a Tex cameo :)
pantsbooks89's review against another edition
2.0
DNF 73%
It hurts me to say I did not finish this book. I just could not do it anymore, it was repetition after repetition. She was sure or not sure (Shirleen). Honestly I feel this story could have been more shorter than it was. I also hoped that it focus more on her boys than it did. Also I viewed Shirleen differently than she is represented in this book, so that was unsettling for me. She was this strong women who took no lip from anyone, but she was not that person at all. I just feel like this was unnecessary story in my opinion.
It hurts me to say I did not finish this book. I just could not do it anymore, it was repetition after repetition. She was sure or not sure (Shirleen). Honestly I feel this story could have been more shorter than it was. I also hoped that it focus more on her boys than it did. Also I viewed Shirleen differently than she is represented in this book, so that was unsettling for me. She was this strong women who took no lip from anyone, but she was not that person at all. I just feel like this was unnecessary story in my opinion.
rockchick's review against another edition
4.0
Full of love , friendship and family.
Its about the people you surround yourself with that define what kind of person you are.
Its about the family you make .
I loved the role the Hot Bunch played in Rock Chick Reborn!
They were there for Shirleen and had her back.
Shirleen can take care of herself but having the RCHB & her children take care of her and worry about her (even if it means interrupting sexy times) was everything!
Mosses was a gift Shirleen wasn't expecting. I'm glad she had the courage (with a small nudge) to take a chance and believe she deserves goodness and happiness in her life.
Its about the people you surround yourself with that define what kind of person you are.
Its about the family you make .
I loved the role the Hot Bunch played in Rock Chick Reborn!
They were there for Shirleen and had her back.
Shirleen can take care of herself but having the RCHB & her children take care of her and worry about her (even if it means interrupting sexy times) was everything!
Mosses was a gift Shirleen wasn't expecting. I'm glad she had the courage (with a small nudge) to take a chance and believe she deserves goodness and happiness in her life.
tammywaggs's review against another edition
5.0
Shirleen and Moses
I loved this novella, though it didn't have the action of the other Rock Chick books it was still good and made we wish there were stories of Roman and Julien as well. Made me want more.
I loved this novella, though it didn't have the action of the other Rock Chick books it was still good and made we wish there were stories of Roman and Julien as well. Made me want more.