debwendler's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
telerit's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
nemerith's review
5.0
Well, here is me trying to not gush too much about this book... BUT IT WAS AMAZING!
Omg, I laughed, I facepalmed and I groaned right alongside Kanika.
A nifty plot, a kickass heroine, a man who saves kittens and puppies... add the devil and a few archangels in the mix and you have yourself a hell of a book (teehee).
Worldbuilding was great and character development was seriously fun.
Pacing and flow were good and the book itself was well written.
All in all... really... just read the series, you'll love it! :D
Omg, I laughed, I facepalmed and I groaned right alongside Kanika.
A nifty plot, a kickass heroine, a man who saves kittens and puppies... add the devil and a few archangels in the mix and you have yourself a hell of a book (teehee).
Worldbuilding was great and character development was seriously fun.
Pacing and flow were good and the book itself was well written.
All in all... really... just read the series, you'll love it! :D
aduchene's review against another edition
3.0
A fun read for anyone who likes mythology or witchcraft with contemporary settings.
I enjoyed the characters and how they played off each other, but I wasn't always keen on how the narrating woman kept validating herself and her choices (both by describing her body or her skills)...or how other people described her body or her skills.
I read this book without having read anything else in the set of comedies, but it read just fine. It wasn't laugh out loud funny, but it was entertaining and possessing a certain form of wittiness.
I enjoyed the characters and how they played off each other, but I wasn't always keen on how the narrating woman kept validating herself and her choices (both by describing her body or her skills)...or how other people described her body or her skills.
I read this book without having read anything else in the set of comedies, but it read just fine. It wasn't laugh out loud funny, but it was entertaining and possessing a certain form of wittiness.
setaian's review
2.0
I honestly have no idea what I just read.
Can I use vapid and insipid in the same review? I mean they essentially mean the same thing but this book deserves both words.
I'm trying to think of something good to say and honestly I can't...it has a high rating on goodreads so there are plenty of people who liked it. I guess that's good.
Can I use vapid and insipid in the same review? I mean they essentially mean the same thing but this book deserves both words.
I'm trying to think of something good to say and honestly I can't...it has a high rating on goodreads so there are plenty of people who liked it. I guess that's good.
bertturtel's review
4.0
I loved this book! The devil 'Satin' made me laugh as hard as Satan in Eve Langlais books. I want MORE! Pretty Please!!!!!!
emlickliter's review
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
5.0
Whatever for Hire (Magical Romantic Comedies #4) by R.J. Blain – Not gonna lie, this one was a little harder to get into than they usually are. It might be because we need so much context to actually get to the action. But there are some really amazing characters in this one! And as always, only the strong of stomach and sarcastic of heart need apply! Happy Reading!
jazzrizz's review
4.0
Kanika was super fun to read. She's a unique entity in this world. She has her own company, that does Whatever For Hire. It opens with her rescuing a cat (that doesn't want the help) for $50. That leads to THE Devil needing a favor ... which she turns on his head and tells him he need to PAY her.
She's absolutely hysterical, and ends up working for Satin :). She's a cheeky one. His terms are, she needs to take the next job offer she receives ... kidnapping the Black Sheep of the family and keeping him occupied for 6 months. She knows there's something fishy going on though.
She gears up at her regular shop, and completes the kidnap phase of her plan. Things kind of go sideways when she ends up back in the hospital, and Malcolm turns the tables on her. They end up looking into the Undead situation, dealing with her stalker, his ex-fiancé, and THE Devil dropping his own agenda.
Probably one of my favorites so far.
She's absolutely hysterical, and ends up working for Satin :). She's a cheeky one. His terms are, she needs to take the next job offer she receives ... kidnapping the Black Sheep of the family and keeping him occupied for 6 months. She knows there's something fishy going on though.
She gears up at her regular shop, and completes the kidnap phase of her plan. Things kind of go sideways when she ends up back in the hospital, and Malcolm turns the tables on her. They end up looking into the Undead situation, dealing with her stalker, his ex-fiancé, and THE Devil dropping his own agenda.
Probably one of my favorites so far.