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ssejig's review against another edition
3.0
I ranked this three stars but it's on the low end. These stories just aren't as fun to read as they are to listen to. Le sigh. Hope the fourth book gets added to my library's audio collection soon.
Lucky O'Toole, Head of Customer Relations, is once again in the middle of seventy different things at once including: her parents getting married (finally!), her mother's pregnancy, her troubled relationship with Teddie (her former BFF turned lover turned rock god), the annual Halloween bash, a guest caught in a sex swing, a dead/disappearing magician (it happened in that order), a possible government coverup, and any number of other hijinks that I'm forgetting at this moment.
I am enjoying the fact that Lucky may not end up with the first man she meets in the series. I am also enjoying that, while she feels torn over two men (as often happens in serial mysteries), she's actually making choices and choosing someone. It might not always be the right someone (ahem, handsome former security personnel that I'm personally rooting for) but at least it's not a perpetual, "Oh, I love him! No! I love him!
Lucky O'Toole, Head of Customer Relations, is once again in the middle of seventy different things at once including: her parents getting married (finally!), her mother's pregnancy, her troubled relationship with Teddie (her former BFF turned lover turned rock god), the annual Halloween bash, a guest caught in a sex swing, a dead/disappearing magician (it happened in that order), a possible government coverup, and any number of other hijinks that I'm forgetting at this moment.
I am enjoying the fact that Lucky may not end up with the first man she meets in the series. I am also enjoying that, while she feels torn over two men (as often happens in serial mysteries), she's actually making choices and choosing someone. It might not always be the right someone (ahem, handsome former security personnel that I'm personally rooting for) but at least it's not a perpetual, "Oh, I love him! No! I love him!
krisrid's review against another edition
4.0
This is one of my favourite mystery series'. Book 3 did not disappoint.
One of the things I enjoy about this series is its setting, which is unique from most other mystery series. Las Vegas is a terrific place to set a mystery series, because it has so much going on at all times, and all different types of people visit there so the opportunities are endless when writing murder mystery installments, and the author takes full advantage of that.
I have never been to Vegas, but I really enjoy experiencing the city through these books. The author really works in what it's like to be an insider - as main character Lucky is in charge of guest relations at a major casino - and deal with that world and I find that a super-fun aspect of these books.
Lucky is a great character and I love getting to know her and all the people around her in each subsequent book. Her life is crazy, but she handles all of the crazy like the pro she is and barely even bats an eyelash.
The supporting characters in this series are also an absolute hoot! Lucky's mother - a Vegas madam, Lucky's boss at the casino who alsohappens to be her father (although she's only recently learned that and is still adjusting to it) , her best friend who's also a reporter and always looking to Lucky and her casino for a good story. Then there are the several potential love interests for Lucky, any one of which could be a great match for her. That's just a taste of the unique and interesting characters who people Lucky's world.
This is a light, fun easy-reading mystery series, with great characters, interesting storylines and plenty of humour. I enjoy it and will definitely keep reading future books.
Format note: I listen to this series on audio, and the narrator is excellent. She really makes all the characters feel unique and her energy and style brings all the characters to life adding an extra layer of enjoyment to the books. If you like audio format, I recommend this series on audio.
One of the things I enjoy about this series is its setting, which is unique from most other mystery series. Las Vegas is a terrific place to set a mystery series, because it has so much going on at all times, and all different types of people visit there so the opportunities are endless when writing murder mystery installments, and the author takes full advantage of that.
I have never been to Vegas, but I really enjoy experiencing the city through these books. The author really works in what it's like to be an insider - as main character Lucky is in charge of guest relations at a major casino - and deal with that world and I find that a super-fun aspect of these books.
Lucky is a great character and I love getting to know her and all the people around her in each subsequent book. Her life is crazy, but she handles all of the crazy like the pro she is and barely even bats an eyelash.
The supporting characters in this series are also an absolute hoot! Lucky's mother - a Vegas madam, Lucky's boss at the casino who also
This is a light, fun easy-reading mystery series, with great characters, interesting storylines and plenty of humour. I enjoy it and will definitely keep reading future books.
Format note: I listen to this series on audio, and the narrator is excellent. She really makes all the characters feel unique and her energy and style brings all the characters to life adding an extra layer of enjoyment to the books. If you like audio format, I recommend this series on audio.