Reviews tagging 'Murder'

Hollywood Homicide by Kellye Garrett

7 reviews

jessmarie_2015's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This book had so much potential, but it really fell flat for me due to the constant body shaming of practically every character but the guy-best-friend love interest. It didn't matter if a character was larger, super skinny, or had a completely average body type.
Dayna would find something to judge about their appearance, doesn't matter if it's some random person on the street or her best girlfriends. Oh, and in case you forget, you'll be reminded multiple times that Dayna has had a boob job.
The story itself, however, did have potential. I really liked the idea of the plot and the added stakes of Dayna being on a time crunch to save her parents' home. As far as that went, it was a pretty good story with an exciting plot. 
Granted there were some stretches at the end, such as there is no way a journalist is getting in to do an exclusive interview with someone awaiting indictment. They'd be laughed right out of the jail for even trying. And unless the time-skip was longer than I thought, the process of an arrest to a murder sentence does not happen that fast.
If it weren't for Dayna's judgemental attitude making her so unlikeable, I'd consider continuing the series.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Death, Car accident, and Murder

Minor: Addiction

tostita's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Car accident, and Murder

Moderate: Fatphobia

stephanie_co's review against another edition

funny lighthearted 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? No

4.75

This book was hilarious, it was filled with cliches of LA and the characters were totally caricatures of typically LA transplants-- I can see it not being everyone's cup of tea but for me it was hilarious. LOL

Now the FMC definitely got on my last nerve, and she definitely made some rookie mistakes BUT it made for a hilarious plot so all is forgiven! 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Murder

stardust22's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Murder

social_eyes's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Car accident

Minor: Violence and Murder

jackiepreston's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Car accident, and Murder

jessieweaver's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Cursing, and Fatphobia

Minor: Murder