laurenjodi's review against another edition
1.0
On Borrowed Time
1 Star
What the absolute HECK was that?!
Up until now, this has been a charming and reasonably plausible cozy mystery series. Unfortunately, this installment has the most ridiculous, pointless, and absurd plot ever. The explanation for the crime is so far-fetched and ludicrous as to be insulting to the intelligence of the reader.
Lindsay's actions throughout the book are completely out of character. Gone is the intelligent, rational, and forthright librarian, and in her place is a foolish, reckless, and even deceitful idiot who places not only herself but others in unnecessary danger. For a supposedly intelligent woman, Lindsay fails to use any common sense whatsoever, and the excuse that her behavior is to protect her brother does not hold water.
Even the information on Sully's past and the minor developments in his relationship with Lindsay cannot compensate for the mess of this storyline.
If the next book is anything like this one, I will be calling it quits on the series.
1 Star
What the absolute HECK was that?!
Up until now, this has been a charming and reasonably plausible cozy mystery series. Unfortunately, this installment has the most ridiculous, pointless, and absurd plot ever. The explanation for the crime is so far-fetched and ludicrous as to be insulting to the intelligence of the reader.
Lindsay's actions throughout the book are completely out of character. Gone is the intelligent, rational, and forthright librarian, and in her place is a foolish, reckless, and even deceitful idiot who places not only herself but others in unnecessary danger. For a supposedly intelligent woman, Lindsay fails to use any common sense whatsoever, and the excuse that her behavior is to protect her brother does not hold water.
Even the information on Sully's past and the minor developments in his relationship with Lindsay cannot compensate for the mess of this storyline.
If the next book is anything like this one, I will be calling it quits on the series.
justkeyreads's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? No
4.25
peggyemi's review against another edition
3.0
This was my least favorite book in this series. This author has done a terrific job of creating a cast of interesting and engaging characters, with story lines that have just zipped along for me. I really liked the part of the plot dealing with the sibling relationship between Jack and Lindsey. I am not a fan of the love triangle and the one in this series is starting to drag and detract from the overall story. I found that Lindsey's love life was more predominate than the mystery - which fell a little flat for me. I really enjoy this author and have enjoyed this series so I will continue with it in hopes that the author resolves the love triangle quickly.
mbedrosian's review against another edition
challenging
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
4.0
pussreboots's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
toastii's review against another edition
3.0
I'm only giving it 3 stars because I just want Sully and Lindsay back together. TEAM SULLY
leedigesu's review against another edition
4.0
Really liking this series!
The only thing I don't like (and this is in many series books) the author explains a lot of things over and over in each book so if someone is picking up the books out of order they have the basic background info.
The only thing I don't like (and this is in many series books) the author explains a lot of things over and over in each book so if someone is picking up the books out of order they have the basic background info.