vikcs's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
brunettewithbooks's review against another edition
5.0
This is the book where Kitty goes to DC to be a diplomat. Yeah, I"m just going to leave that there because if you've been paying attention so far, you know how that's going to go. Needless to say, Koch continues to deliver silly, kickass books that are a pleasure to read and I don't even mind all of the side eye I get when I'm laughing out loud to myself in public.
Kitty -- or should I say, Wolverine with Boobs--is struggling to adjust to Washington and life as diplomat (seriously, LOL at Kitty in Washington Wife class!), but lo and behold... she stumbles into a plot! Car chases, bombings, sexy times ensue.
Honestly had a blast. Will continue to read because, hey! It's fun and I can. Plus, you really gotta love the kittyisms.
4.5/5 stars
“Welcome to My Super Secret Life, where people try to kill us on a regular basis, and we thwart bad-guy schemes for breakfast. We’re almost like a reality show, only without the alcohol and hot tubs.”
Kitty -- or should I say, Wolverine with Boobs--is struggling to adjust to Washington and life as diplomat (seriously, LOL at Kitty in Washington Wife class!), but lo and behold... she stumbles into a plot! Car chases, bombings, sexy times ensue.
"My dress options were handed back to me. I had one white, one black, and one two-toned option. “Can I just say no to the all-white one right now?”
“No, darling. Let’s at least have a look.”
“Pierre, white and I don’t mix well.”
“You look lovely in white.”
“No argument. However, I will stain it in under an hour. An hour might be a generous estimate.”
“She’s not making that up,” Caroline said.
“I’d give it about thirty minutes,” Amy added.
“Less if there’s a punch bowl nearby,” Doreen shared.
My friends, there for me when I needed them."
Honestly had a blast. Will continue to read because, hey! It's fun and I can. Plus, you really gotta love the kittyisms.
4.5/5 stars
codysgotbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Synopsis:
Being newlyweds and new parents is challenging enough. But nothing's ever easy for Jeff and Kitty Katt-Martini, particularly not when they have to switch from being superbeing exterminators and Commanders in Centaurion Division to mastering the political landscape as the new heads of American Centaurion's Diplomatic Corps.
Kitty's brand of diplomacy and lobbying isn't quite as smooth as Jeff's-Washington parties, lobbyists of all stripes, and politicians from all states and countries present challenges a well-stocked iPod and quirky sense of humor aren't always up to handling. But when a shadowy assassination plot and a new set of anti-alien conspirators are identified, Kitty's the diplomat for the job-in between "Mommy and Me," "Diplomacy for Beginners," and the dreaded "Washington Wife" classes.
As explosions, assassination attempts, and murders pile up, the question shifts from "who's the target" to "will we all survive to see next week"?
Armed with only their wits, and dressed to kill, it's up to Kitty and the Diplomatic Corps to stop the bad guys from unleashing mayhem on all the world's leaders. But will Kitty trust the right people, at the right times, or will going her own way prove deadly-not just to her, but to her daughter, Jamie?
My Thoughts:
Gini Koch delivers yet another fantastic thrill ride filled with doubts, sinister plots, shady diplomats, hunky aliens, and poofs (who doesn't love poofs?). Per usual, the characters involved are put through stress unlike anything a normal person should have to deal with, and their individual personalities still shine through strongly. The characters stand on their own, and yet help each other move the plot along at a great pace. I love the fact that they are not stationary (meaning their lives change-a LOT- just like in real life) and that gives them a more realistic feel.
The story itself keeps you on edge waiting for the next awful thing to happen (you know something ELSE is ALWAYS coming). There's almost never a dull moment in the Martini family and company which lends to a fast-paced plot filled with so many questions. I love this series and recommend it to everyone I know, and Alien Diplomacy has fanned that flame. Such an exciting novel I know you guys will love so make sure to preorder the book now as it's set for release April 3, 2012!
Gini also gives a sneak peak of the next novel to come, Alien vs. Alien, and can I just say- O.M.G.!!!!
Being newlyweds and new parents is challenging enough. But nothing's ever easy for Jeff and Kitty Katt-Martini, particularly not when they have to switch from being superbeing exterminators and Commanders in Centaurion Division to mastering the political landscape as the new heads of American Centaurion's Diplomatic Corps.
Kitty's brand of diplomacy and lobbying isn't quite as smooth as Jeff's-Washington parties, lobbyists of all stripes, and politicians from all states and countries present challenges a well-stocked iPod and quirky sense of humor aren't always up to handling. But when a shadowy assassination plot and a new set of anti-alien conspirators are identified, Kitty's the diplomat for the job-in between "Mommy and Me," "Diplomacy for Beginners," and the dreaded "Washington Wife" classes.
As explosions, assassination attempts, and murders pile up, the question shifts from "who's the target" to "will we all survive to see next week"?
Armed with only their wits, and dressed to kill, it's up to Kitty and the Diplomatic Corps to stop the bad guys from unleashing mayhem on all the world's leaders. But will Kitty trust the right people, at the right times, or will going her own way prove deadly-not just to her, but to her daughter, Jamie?
My Thoughts:
Gini Koch delivers yet another fantastic thrill ride filled with doubts, sinister plots, shady diplomats, hunky aliens, and poofs (who doesn't love poofs?). Per usual, the characters involved are put through stress unlike anything a normal person should have to deal with, and their individual personalities still shine through strongly. The characters stand on their own, and yet help each other move the plot along at a great pace. I love the fact that they are not stationary (meaning their lives change-a LOT- just like in real life) and that gives them a more realistic feel.
The story itself keeps you on edge waiting for the next awful thing to happen (you know something ELSE is ALWAYS coming). There's almost never a dull moment in the Martini family and company which lends to a fast-paced plot filled with so many questions. I love this series and recommend it to everyone I know, and Alien Diplomacy has fanned that flame. Such an exciting novel I know you guys will love so make sure to preorder the book now as it's set for release April 3, 2012!
Gini also gives a sneak peak of the next novel to come, Alien vs. Alien, and can I just say- O.M.G.!!!!
nitzanschwarz's review against another edition
4.0
The Alien series has always been a fun, action-packed, romantic read filled with crazy adventures and villains, and this one is no different.
There are a few things that are different, though.
A) Kitty is no longer a 'field agent'. In other words, she's pretty miserable.
B) It took Kitty the entire book to figure out the plot, for once in her life. I really liked that it took her so much time because she was always a tad too perfect in that area. However, what I found a bit weird was that in this book the villains were the most obvious, especially near the end.
A) Kitty is no longer a 'field agent'. In other words, she's pretty miserable.
B) It took Kitty the entire book to figure out the plot, for once in her life. I really liked that it took her so much time because she was always a tad too perfect in that area. However, what I found a bit weird was that in this book the villains were the most obvious, especially near the end.
C) One of the bad guys made me feel sad that he/she is the bad guy because I really wanted him/her to be good.
Aside from that, I loved seeing MJO have a more active part in the story. I was wondering when that'll happen since we met him. loved finally meeting Carolyn as that means we've finally met all of Kitty's friends. And loved seeing Kyle and Len again! These two are awesome! <3
Aside from that, I loved seeing MJO have a more active part in the story. I was wondering when that'll happen since we met him. loved finally meeting Carolyn as that means we've finally met all of Kitty's friends. And loved seeing Kyle and Len again! These two are awesome! <3
I think from the entire series (so far), this book contains my favorite hilarious bits. I won't tell you what it is, just that it involves Kitty, a threesome... and the entire AC division?! LOL. I was laughing my head off that entire conversation. Gini Koch, how do you come up with these things?
As for the cast, they're awesome as always. Jamie is the most adorable baby on the planet (and probably the galaxy), but that's not really that important
As for the cast, they're awesome as always. Jamie is the most adorable baby on the planet (and probably the galaxy), but that's not really that important
bewoelkt_aber_heiter's review against another edition
3.0
Bisher der schlechteste Band der Reihe. Kitty hat mir auf ihrem neuen Posten als Botschafterin in D. C. nicht mehr ganz so gut gefallen, wie als aktive Agentin. Noch immer ist der Ton der Figuren und des Schreibstils wunderbar sarkastisch und humorvoll, aber es fehlten mir die Momente, in denen ich wirklich lachen musste. Auch die Handlung ist noch immer spannend und temporeich, aber die Ermittlungen machen diesmal nur spärlich Fortschritte, es gibt keine Teilauflösungen, die Zwischenetappen abgrenzen, sodass es sich an einigen Stellen zog. Außerdem wurden zum Teil so viele (mögliche) Antagonisten auf einmal eingeführt, dass ich stellenweise nicht mehr mitkam und den Faden verloren habe. Noch immer ein typisch witzig-abgedrehter Roman, aber diesmal mit deutlichen Schwächen. Ich hoffe, der nächste Band wird wieder besser.
lalabristow's review against another edition
5.0
From My Blog: Welcome to Larissa's Bookish Life
YES! Gini does it again!
I have been such an avid fan of the Katherine “Kitty” Katt series from the get-go. Hilariously sweet, kick-ass, problem prone and sarcastic leading lady Kitty had me from her first right on the money comment and it has been a love affair ever since.
Of course, all the outrageously gorgeous Armani or non-Armani clad men in the series help a great deal, but it is definitely the combination an incredibly fast-paced storyline, interestingly appealing characters and Kick-ass action from different worlds that make this a must-read series.
Alien Diplomacy is the 5th installment in the series and I have to give cuddos to Gini Koch for not dropping the ball once in the series so far. I might get a bit lost sometimes with the addition of more and more characters with each and every single book, but Gini does a suberb job in helping me keep it all up.
In Alien Diplomacy, Kitty is back and even thought she is now married with a baby to take of and has just changed careers, she is far from getting complacent and forgoing all the action, or should I say that the action is not forgoing her? Hard to keep track, though Kitty is definitely a problem magnet to the n-th degree and being a Diplomat in DC will not change any of that one iota.
Alien Diplomacy gives us all of old and beloved characters like Christopher, who is now just as smitten as Martini once was, Amy, Reader, Gower, Ace, Richard (who has fallen into his new job quite awesomely) and so many more. We also get introduced to a host of new characters that will make all the Washington intrigue all that more, well... intriguing hehe.
If you are a fan of this amazing series, Alien Diplomacy is not only a must but essential to your reading health. However, if you have not read the series yet, that is just simply dangerous to your health in general, because I will kick your ass!
YES! Gini does it again!
I have been such an avid fan of the Katherine “Kitty” Katt series from the get-go. Hilariously sweet, kick-ass, problem prone and sarcastic leading lady Kitty had me from her first right on the money comment and it has been a love affair ever since.
Of course, all the outrageously gorgeous Armani or non-Armani clad men in the series help a great deal, but it is definitely the combination an incredibly fast-paced storyline, interestingly appealing characters and Kick-ass action from different worlds that make this a must-read series.
Alien Diplomacy is the 5th installment in the series and I have to give cuddos to Gini Koch for not dropping the ball once in the series so far. I might get a bit lost sometimes with the addition of more and more characters with each and every single book, but Gini does a suberb job in helping me keep it all up.
In Alien Diplomacy, Kitty is back and even thought she is now married with a baby to take of and has just changed careers, she is far from getting complacent and forgoing all the action, or should I say that the action is not forgoing her? Hard to keep track, though Kitty is definitely a problem magnet to the n-th degree and being a Diplomat in DC will not change any of that one iota.
Alien Diplomacy gives us all of old and beloved characters like Christopher, who is now just as smitten as Martini once was, Amy, Reader, Gower, Ace, Richard (who has fallen into his new job quite awesomely) and so many more. We also get introduced to a host of new characters that will make all the Washington intrigue all that more, well... intriguing hehe.
If you are a fan of this amazing series, Alien Diplomacy is not only a must but essential to your reading health. However, if you have not read the series yet, that is just simply dangerous to your health in general, because I will kick your ass!
melodicfate's review against another edition
4.0
This took a while, but I ended up really liking it. It was a bit long, but I never figured out who was good or bad before Kitty did. It dragged in places, but I think it's because of Kitty's new job and location. Also, yay for Jeff growing some in the supportive husband department.
marget_orange's review against another edition
4.0
This book is better then all the first ones in the series, though they have been getting better as the series goes on. I think the reason is that the first one I had a hard time getting off the "seriously, they are taking orders from her?" to just enjoying the wacky conspiracy and how it unfolded. At this point I can rest on the disbelief ( not that there is less to disbelieve) but concentrate more on how the conspiracy plays out. I also enjoyed watching how they are going from the active leaders to more the powers behind the active leaders, I think the author is doing a good job portraying how difficult that is as well has a successful (fiction) path to that.
heyt's review against another edition
3.0
I have to say this has been my least favorite of the series so far. It still had that so bad it's good vibe because it doesn't take itself seriously but the pacing felt a little off. I think it's because the team is not as much reacting to situations already upon them but trying to proactively approach a problem and they kind of are not good at that. I did think the whole getting used to the desk job vs the active duty job was handled nicely though.
lpcoolgirl's review against another edition
5.0
Oh, wow, another awesome book! And it deals with the big changes of Kitty and Jeff becoming Diplomatic Corps people, which was so strange! Lots going on in this book, and yeah, it was so great!