Review Two For The Dough By: Janet Evanovich

Two For The Dough by: Janet Evanovich

Genre: Chic-Lit/ Drama

MY RATING: 3/5

My Review

I read and loved the first Stephanie Plum book "One for the Money" by Janet Evanovich and LOVED it! I thought it was funny, brilliant, fast paced, and just a good time. So, in the mood for something light I picked up the second book in the series, "Two for the Dough". Stephanie Plum returns as the inexperienced bounty hunter who works for her cousin Vinnie’s bail bond office. This time she’s after Kenny Mancuso who shot his best friend. He also happens to be a distant cousin of the vice cop Joe Morelli who is both a scourge and a blessing to Stephanie. Now, this story is what I expected, a fun and light-hearted romp. Joe Morelli is back and continues to try to woo Stephanie! I really hope to see those too hook up in a later book series; I think it would add a ton of humor. The funniest character in the book was Grandma Mazur. Seriously, she is an amazing character and I think her funeral parlor stalking is hilarious. However, I felt like the second book lacked some of the action that book one was full to the brim of. Now, I understand this is a series, so I will probably prefer some of the books over others. This one wasn't BAD just not as good. Still a joyride of a book though! 

♥DeeDee♥

Review Devoted by Hilary Duff

Devoted by Hilary Duff

         Genre : Young Adult/Paranormal Romance

My Rating: 3/5

My Review

I was pleasantly surprised by the second book in the Elixir Series. It was much better t than the first book. The characters were more likable in this book I think. If you read my pervious review, I despised Clea in the first half of Elixir; she was so needy, whiney, and depressing. Although, in Devoted she was a strong female lead in the book.  Her relationship is Ben had had dramatically changed in Devoted. The chemistry and friendship between them was non-existent. I personally didn’t mind the distance between them, I always wanted her to be Sage anyway. I was so happy that she didn’t play up the whole love triangle in this book too. Sage’s character wasn't written in so much (didn’t like). While I was reading I was always wonder what his character was going through and what he was doing. She did introduce 4 new characters. Which I thought the story could do without. I felt that the addition of Amelia and her family was a vain attempt to make us question who was good and evil and feel justified in our narrator's choices. The narrative from Amelia felt less like a little girl and more like lecture on our story's background. Over all I think it was a decent read. I wouldn’t call t one of my favorites but I didn’t hate it.

♥DEEDEE♥

Review Updates

I know I was suppose to post the reviews for 2 books last week, but I had a crazy work week everybody. Although, I just got done reading Two For The Dough on Sunday. So I will posting 3 reviews today. Hope that makes up for last week lol. Looking forward to reading everyone's comments.