kaziteega's review
5.0
Omg it was funny, and wow does lil know how to get things done! I love being able to relax and read a fun novel, it was funny and yay no more sexual tension... For a while anyway
pastel_princess's review
funny
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
jrina's review
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ladyozma's review
5.0
Dead and Dateless is the second installment of the story of 500 year old vampire, Lil Marchatte.
Unlike most vampires, she gets squeemish at the site of blood. "I prefer bottle men," is her mantra. She also suffers from the disease of incurable romantic, a plague to your stereotypical vampire.
As you can imagine, it surprised her as much as the reader when the authorities come to her with accusations of brutally murdering a client of her matchmaking business.
The wild ride of her flight into hiding, attempting to set up more than 25 horny werewolves, searching for an Alpha Male Howdy Doody, and far too much time with a hot male vamp that's completely off-limits will keep your pages turning so fast your head will spin.
If you like chick-lit, quirky, vampire tales... this sequel is right for you. Pick up the first in the series, Dead End Dating, as well and enjoy this different take on vampire society.
Unlike most vampires, she gets squeemish at the site of blood. "I prefer bottle men," is her mantra. She also suffers from the disease of incurable romantic, a plague to your stereotypical vampire.
As you can imagine, it surprised her as much as the reader when the authorities come to her with accusations of brutally murdering a client of her matchmaking business.
The wild ride of her flight into hiding, attempting to set up more than 25 horny werewolves, searching for an Alpha Male Howdy Doody, and far too much time with a hot male vamp that's completely off-limits will keep your pages turning so fast your head will spin.
If you like chick-lit, quirky, vampire tales... this sequel is right for you. Pick up the first in the series, Dead End Dating, as well and enjoy this different take on vampire society.
paperbackstash's review
3.0
Following up the original Dead End Dating, Dead and Dateless delves much further into Liv's blooming romance with the born vampire Tyler, shows her still struggling to keep her new dating service afoot, and this time around running from the police and trying to clear her name in a messy murder investigation. Plot-wise there's a bunch of happenings stuffed in here, much more than the first, yet it all manages to weave together tirelessly, donating ample time to each plot point but never overcrowding the pot.
Dead End Dating was a fun book with an amusing character that didn't annoy, but in this sequel Liv wasn't as likable. First of all, who takes a murder investigation so lightly when they waltz around town? At first she realizes the seriousness of the situation, but this never seems to last. She grew too bored in her FIRST NIGHT of hiding, so bored to the point that she has to leave the apartment and explore town. I can be more understanding on needing to scope out how her new-born biz is doing, but her restless itch to have fun and not take the cops more seriously grated on my nerves. When a main character acts that stupid, it gets a little frustrating.
An even bigger gripe I held was her mother. In the first book her setting Liv up and being oddly dysfunctional made a cute read, but this time the undead's parents get a lot more of the spotlight, and not in a good way. I'm sure Raye wrote the mother to be amusing, but instead it was annoying how she seemed to ignore the fact her only daughter was wanted for killing a man and was a refugee from the police. Come on, clearly she could be forgiven and pardoned for missing tea brunches and the weekly family hunt considering the circumstances? And then Liv placing those things - that she loathes anyway - above her own freedom couldn't sit well with me.
Relationship-wise, Raye fortunately delved much further into the relationship with Ty, giving the two plenty of interaction time. I have no complaints in this department, for the writer did a great job showing expected discomfort, lustful situations, and even funnier misunderstandings. The ending, as before, leaves the couple as an open door that could go either way.
Overall I was disappointed with the sequel. It's still written in the same manner Raye painted previously, but some of the situations were so over the top they just repelled the saner side of me. I find it impossible to root for main characters who act stupid much of the time, and I just wanted to slap the mother every other chapter, gritting my teeth. There also seemed to be less laugh out loud humor, even if it was attempted. It's worth a read, and you don't have to read the original book first - although it's recommended - to start the series, but I'm hoping the third book will be much better.
Dead End Dating was a fun book with an amusing character that didn't annoy, but in this sequel Liv wasn't as likable. First of all, who takes a murder investigation so lightly when they waltz around town? At first she realizes the seriousness of the situation, but this never seems to last. She grew too bored in her FIRST NIGHT of hiding, so bored to the point that she has to leave the apartment and explore town. I can be more understanding on needing to scope out how her new-born biz is doing, but her restless itch to have fun and not take the cops more seriously grated on my nerves. When a main character acts that stupid, it gets a little frustrating.
An even bigger gripe I held was her mother. In the first book her setting Liv up and being oddly dysfunctional made a cute read, but this time the undead's parents get a lot more of the spotlight, and not in a good way. I'm sure Raye wrote the mother to be amusing, but instead it was annoying how she seemed to ignore the fact her only daughter was wanted for killing a man and was a refugee from the police. Come on, clearly she could be forgiven and pardoned for missing tea brunches and the weekly family hunt considering the circumstances? And then Liv placing those things - that she loathes anyway - above her own freedom couldn't sit well with me.
Relationship-wise, Raye fortunately delved much further into the relationship with Ty, giving the two plenty of interaction time. I have no complaints in this department, for the writer did a great job showing expected discomfort, lustful situations, and even funnier misunderstandings. The ending, as before, leaves the couple as an open door that could go either way.
Overall I was disappointed with the sequel. It's still written in the same manner Raye painted previously, but some of the situations were so over the top they just repelled the saner side of me. I find it impossible to root for main characters who act stupid much of the time, and I just wanted to slap the mother every other chapter, gritting my teeth. There also seemed to be less laugh out loud humor, even if it was attempted. It's worth a read, and you don't have to read the original book first - although it's recommended - to start the series, but I'm hoping the third book will be much better.
smiley7245's review
3.0
Cute. I like where the story went with Jack, the youngest brother. But I'm ready for Lil and Ty to get together already; and I'm ready to find out that by some strange quirk that Ty either can procreate or that he's really a born vampire pretending to be a made vampire. I am super tired of hearing about how pretty and what great taste in clothes and shoes Lil has; we get it already! Still, my irritation with the main character aside, I do find these books charming and enjoyable. Looking forward to the next one.