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Dead Is a Killer Tune by Marlene Perez

aknas22's review against another edition

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3.0

I would give this 3.5 stars if I could. I liked it better than the first book about Jessica, I guess she's growing on me.

thisbookishcat's review against another edition

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fast-paced

1.0

I don't know what my younger self was thinking liking this series but oh boy....it's painful! There's so little detail, so little actual story development, just event after event after event with very rough transitions - and don't even get me started on the romance and relationships in this series.

Don't read this series, save yourself the time and trouble. 

lazygal's review against another edition

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4.0

It's always unclear to me why a late series book would be ARCd in large quantities, and in this care I've never heard of the series (not sure what the series is called, except all the books start "Dead is..."). Anyway, I'm glad I got this because It Is Cute.

The premise apparently is that there's a town in California, Nightshade, and Jessica is a virago (a woman warrior) who protects the inhabitants from [vampires/zombies/werewolves/paranormal thingy]. Kind of like Buffy, but not quite as secret (although she does have a trainer and a favorite librarian). There's no Scooby Gang either, but there are cute boys and about seven sisters for her to contend with. This book deals with a Battle of the Bands situation, some wishing powder and the myth of the Pied Piper. Now I need to read books 1-6!

ARC provided by publisher.

nightswim78's review against another edition

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2.25

Easily the worst book in the series.

allisonbrooke's review

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adventurous hopeful mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0


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bookreader02's review against another edition

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lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I loved this book, especially with the ending. It made me love Dominic a lot more than in the book before. It was an interesting book and I love Marlene Perez's writing as well, though, I will admit I am sad that I only have one more book in this series to read then I am done with it. There were a few parts that made me smile and I loved how she had Ryan and Daisy in the book a couple of times.

l1brarygirl's review against another edition

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2.0

Review contains spoilers

I will come out and just say it - this "spin-off" series is just not cutting it for me. Book #8 ([b:Dead Is Just a Dream|17165986|Dead Is Just a Dream (Dead Is, #8)|Marlene Perez|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1363078695s/17165986.jpg|23592773]) just came out and I will not be reading it.

Is it just me or does it seem like these books keep getting shorter and shorter? Book #6 was 240 pages, this book was 204, and Book #8 - 176 pages! I don't think you can really get a good story in that short of time. I also took issue with that fact that the summary on the back cover is misleading! You can read it above in the summary. It refers to Dominic as Jess's boyfriend. Excuse me???! Hate to spoil it for you readers, but they aren't even dating for most of this book! My thoughts on him are already clear and this book just reinforced them.

Two things I did like:

1. Jess goes out of her comfort zone and joins a band! Go girl!
2. This book wasn't exactly a "mystery" but there were some red herrings and we aren't positive who the pied piper is - way to challenge us!


I recommend this book for younger readers that are looking for a fluffy, light read.

Review also posted on my blog.

jax549's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

4.25

nunchigoya's review against another edition

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3.0

This is a light read. Something that cute will makw you smile and if you're a teenager will totally agree with and if you're an adult will have you reminiscing of the good ole days... With an added supernatural element.
This being part of the Dead is series... I do prefer Daisy and Ryan as main characters but Jessica has her quirka abs Eva is the devoted friend we should all have to get us through high school.

cait371's review against another edition

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4.0

I really liked this one. Even though I figured out pretty early on who it was. I liked getting to know Jessica more, as well the other characters. I also like the dollhouse characters, even though they were just a tiny part of it, the princess was funny.