mjdolce's review against another edition
4.0
Really fun, light-hearted world. Read these years ago, and re-reading because book 5 is about to come out finally!
ginnikin's review against another edition
3.0
Surprisingly enjoyable. Yeah, it's chick lit. It's fluff. It was still enjoyable. I'm even thinking of getting the next book from the library.
However, the "which guy?" thing better clear up real soon.
However, the "which guy?" thing better clear up real soon.
ileakp's review against another edition
4.0
I chose this book for some light reading while on a beach vacation. For what I wanted, it was perfect! This first book was lighthearted, entertaining, with just a hint of romance but not enough to detract from the main plot and story line. I'm intrigued by the idea of a person being immune to magic and will continue reading the series! If you are looking for the next great American novel, this isn't it, but for a fun and relatively quick read this fits the bill. :)
lestaslettering's review against another edition
5.0
It was a clever misuse of what is traditionally known. Those who don't believe in magic will never find the secrets hidden in the most unlikely places. And only the people who have magic in them can see the potential possibilities even if they are influenced by them. But the non-magical rational people would stay out of what is considered magical. But the author describes those people as the ones who can see through illusions which I do not agree with, in a real world perspective. Also I do not agree with the assumption made by the author that most people have some magic in them and only very few people don't, while it's quite the contrary.
But for the purpose of fiction, I let myself be more open minded towards the twisted assumption and the story though not as captivating or mesmerizing as the adventures in 'The Great LIbrary' or any other high fantasy world story but still intriguing. The heroine is interesting but if I have to read one more time about how Owen got red in the face, I might have to fill my eyes with red paint.
But for the purpose of fiction, I let myself be more open minded towards the twisted assumption and the story though not as captivating or mesmerizing as the adventures in 'The Great LIbrary' or any other high fantasy world story but still intriguing. The heroine is interesting but if I have to read one more time about how Owen got red in the face, I might have to fill my eyes with red paint.
majkia's review
3.0
Pleasant fluff if a bit light on action. Not crazy about the emphasis on business practices but otherwise not too bad. Pleasant characters if not all that compelling. For a quick summer sort of read, okay.
froydis's review against another edition
3.0
3 1/2 stars - fun book! I enjoy reading things set in Manhattan. I liked how she used the weirdness of New York to the book's advantage. Having magical creatures in the Big Apple makes all kinds of sense!
anaiira's review against another edition
1.0
Meh.
EDIT: very meh.
Chick lit rom com books are my guilty pleasure. I can read just about any kind of ten cent airport paperback compost filler and get enjoyment from it.
I was hoping this would be lurid and trashy and fun. It was conservative and very uneventful and not magical at all.
EDIT: very meh.
Chick lit rom com books are my guilty pleasure. I can read just about any kind of ten cent airport paperback compost filler and get enjoyment from it.
I was hoping this would be lurid and trashy and fun. It was conservative and very uneventful and not magical at all.
llkendrick's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
This was a fun, easy read. My main complaint was that it was fairly monotone, not enough suspense. It was entertaining enough to keep reading the series.
This was a fun, easy read. My main complaint was that it was fairly monotone, not enough suspense. It was entertaining enough to keep reading the series.
emilyanne29's review against another edition
5.0
Aside from the main character being from Texas, this was a great book.
mallikareads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75