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moonmama's review against another edition
1.0
I enjoy this author's giggly confections. I usually do. And I was pretty into this novel, I mean, okay, no, i wasn't super connected with the protagonist(s), but I was groovin' along just fine, mellowing on the porch with this book. And I loved the serial killer aspects of it. And I'm not sure if it was MEANT to be taken this way, but (SPOILER!) the scene where the detective thinks she's the killer and they're going at it in his hallway, and his lines of seduction are "Oh, yeah, baby. It's gonna be all right. I'm gonna get you help." AKA "Gawd, you're so freakin hot, i know im supposed to arrest you but you ARE A HOT NAKED LADY AND YOU ARE TOUCHING MY PENIS, and by Golly! You're not goin to jail, we're going to get you help! Sexual healing, amiright??
But, then, idk after she was definitively NOT the killer, and there weren't any wacky mistaken identity hijinks to look forward to, it got so bland and boring, i had to give up. I don't even know who the killer is!! I thought either the woman in her writer's club, that'd be interesting, but it was probably the book store lady, right?? Who was it? Damn, why didn't i flip to the back??
But, then, idk after she was definitively NOT the killer, and there weren't any wacky mistaken identity hijinks to look forward to, it got so bland and boring, i had to give up. I don't even know who the killer is!! I thought either the woman in her writer's club, that'd be interesting, but it was probably the book store lady, right?? Who was it? Damn, why didn't i flip to the back??
madrwins's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
rmbonds1993's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
kraley's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this book. It had both romance and suspense. It did have some language and sex, of course, but I liked the characters and liked that the lies didn't go on too long.
caitlin_d33's review against another edition
3.5
The story was interesting and chemistry between the characters was good. But something about Lucy thinking she was in love with Quinn right away just didn’t feel right. They were good physically but the relationship didn’t seem to go beyond that. I just wasn’t into it.
I wouldn’t reas it again but i picked a random free audiobook from Audible and it wasn’t bad! I was a little entertained by references that would have made more sense in 2006 when the book was written but overall it aged okay.
I wouldn’t reas it again but i picked a random free audiobook from Audible and it wasn’t bad! I was a little entertained by references that would have made more sense in 2006 when the book was written but overall it aged okay.
jaxmapp's review against another edition
2.0
What in the everloving toxic nonsense... The writing wasn't bad, not even close to some of the writing I've encountered in similar style romances, but the content? The relationship between the two main characters is intense but also absolutely devoid of substance, wrapped around a mess of lies, misunderstandings, and wierd reference to outdated ideas about femininity and masculinity. I have never been less interested in two characters or less able to relate to their inner monologues. The whole plot felt lazy and sensationalist with no real character growth and strangely prude but still explicit sex scenes.
dmwmtgal's review against another edition
3.0
The first part of the book read very quickly, but the second half started to drag and I had a hard time finishing. That being said, I did enjoy Quinn and Lucy's story.
havenf's review against another edition
4.0
I like the premise of a friend group of women writers who cover various genres. This was a cute story line of a mystery writer who becomes part of a real life criminal story.