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sarahrheawerner's review
3.0
I really got in to the first and second books in this three-part series (they are a fun, breezy read with lots of feel-good material on body image and type), but the last one just didn't do much for me. The mystery was clunky and forced to its conclusion by the author, whose strengths are dialogue, humour, and relatable female characters -- not cleverly designed murders. Alas. Why can't I have it all?!
The romantic thread was also resolved a little too neatly, adhering to the tenet of "OF COURSE THEY WILL END UP TOGETHER, SILLY" and not really permitting any other possibility. I returned _Big Boned_ to the library with a wistful sigh -- it was still an enjoyable read, of course, but it could have been so much MORE.
The romantic thread was also resolved a little too neatly, adhering to the tenet of "OF COURSE THEY WILL END UP TOGETHER, SILLY" and not really permitting any other possibility. I returned _Big Boned_ to the library with a wistful sigh -- it was still an enjoyable read, of course, but it could have been so much MORE.
jenlynnhill's review
4.0
3rd book in the series and I'm still in love with Heather and Cooper and the whole gang!! Definitely laughed out loud on this one and had a few moments where I wanted to scream at the characters.
Now for some spoilers!
I don't get why Tad and Heather are together if he is this super health nut who doesn't even believe in TV. It doesn't seem believable that he would go for Heather, a bigger girl with absolutely no interest in being healthy. But I do get that Cabot did it as a catalyst for Heather and Cooper to get together.
I also don't get that Cooper and Heather go from secretly loving each other but being friends to kissing to engaged in the span of literally 5 minutes. That seems odd to me, even if his feelings went from interested to love over the course of the year they lived together, it still doesn't seem like he would be the type of guy to go from announcing his love to engagement so quickly.
Now for some spoilers!
I don't get why Tad and Heather are together if he is this super health nut who doesn't even believe in TV. It doesn't seem believable that he would go for Heather, a bigger girl with absolutely no interest in being healthy. But I do get that Cabot did it as a catalyst for Heather and Cooper to get together.
I also don't get that Cooper and Heather go from secretly loving each other but being friends to kissing to engaged in the span of literally 5 minutes. That seems odd to me, even if his feelings went from interested to love over the course of the year they lived together, it still doesn't seem like he would be the type of guy to go from announcing his love to engagement so quickly.
hmgelo02's review
2.0
I had ordered several books by Meg Cabot, and without paying attention to the order that they were written and published, I read this one first. This is actually the 3rd in the Heather Mills series, after Size 12 Is Not Fat and Size 14 Isn't Fat Either. I can say, though, that even not having read the first two books in this series I wasn't lost. I'm sure that knowing the characters in the book may have given the characters more depth, but it certainly wasn't necessary to understand the storyline.
Heather Mills is a former teen singing sensation who is working as a Resident Hall administrative assistant, and happens to find herself in some precarious situations. In this book she is dating her college math professor but is secretly in love with her landlord, and through circumstances beyond her control finds that her interim boss is murdered.
I believe this series is being toted as "mystery", but there's not much sleuthing going on in this book. For me it falls strictly into the "chick lit" and maybe even into the "teen" genres, but it was amusing to read.
If you're looking for a new quick and easy series to pick up, I'd suggest this one if what you want is something that won't take long to read or much brainpower to do so. The writing is good and the books are well-edited, and Meg Cabot's writing style is engaging and witty. It's good for a beach read or when traveling (easy to pick up and put down without losing your place in the story), and something to pass along to a friend... but not re-read.
Heather Mills is a former teen singing sensation who is working as a Resident Hall administrative assistant, and happens to find herself in some precarious situations. In this book she is dating her college math professor but is secretly in love with her landlord, and through circumstances beyond her control finds that her interim boss is murdered.
I believe this series is being toted as "mystery", but there's not much sleuthing going on in this book. For me it falls strictly into the "chick lit" and maybe even into the "teen" genres, but it was amusing to read.
If you're looking for a new quick and easy series to pick up, I'd suggest this one if what you want is something that won't take long to read or much brainpower to do so. The writing is good and the books are well-edited, and Meg Cabot's writing style is engaging and witty. It's good for a beach read or when traveling (easy to pick up and put down without losing your place in the story), and something to pass along to a friend... but not re-read.
redhdlibrarian's review
4.0
Finally the love story is complete! But this makes me ask, "What kind of dramam will unfold in the next book?". Please don't let it be drama in Heather and Cooper's relationship!
I liked that this book had more than a few things going on: a pervy preacher, political aspirations, Heather's relationships, and of course a murder. I also liked that her ex kind of took a back story as this book was centered more around Heather and Cooper's story.
I liked that this book had more than a few things going on: a pervy preacher, political aspirations, Heather's relationships, and of course a murder. I also liked that her ex kind of took a back story as this book was centered more around Heather and Cooper's story.
ameserole's review
5.0
Seriously guys... OMFG!
It is about god damn time Cooper.
Spoiler
Okay, diving into Heather Wells world has been interesting. So from the beginning you find out her new boss has been killed. She also has a new boyfriend - who everyone thinks is going to propose to Heather who doesn't think it's going to happen at all since it's still pretty early into their relationship. Long story short: He invites her on a hiking trip which is something Heather doesn't do and they ended up breaking up.I feel like I should mention jealous Cooper was hot. I have been waiting for him to become jealous as fuck and it finally happened guys! I'm so happy that him and Heather are together now! Although I feel like the whole "eloping" is moving too fast too soon but whatever it's not my bright idea. Plus, if they love each other that much then I think they can definitely work it out. I honestly love them together PLUS it doesn't hurt that everyone already thought that they were together to begin with.
I have no idea what the next book will be about but I'm so excited to dive back into her world again. I wonder who's going to die this time.
laura_devouring_books_crumpets's review
5.0
I just Love these books as Heather Well fights for the wrongly accused in "Death Dorm" Dating Math Tutor Tad.... all the while still being Deeply in love with Cooper!!!!
OMG THE ENDING!!!!!! I actually squeaked
OMG THE ENDING!!!!!! I actually squeaked
asurges's review
1.0
Wow. This sucked a$$. Not a stale Twinkie--a MOLDY Twinkie. One with hard, epoxy-like creme on the inside. Maybe one that ants have crawled all over and laid eggs in. Maybe one that my cats dragged to the litter box and crapped all over. It's the cat puke of my mornings.
So, yeah. Haaaated it.
So, yeah. Haaaated it.
siofranicliam's review
3.0
Definitely average. I read the first two in this series when I was about 14 (I’m 30 now) & could barely engage with this one properly. While the writing was humorous, I thought the plot felt a little incomplete. The opening pages are more exciting than 60% of the book, but to be fair, it’s a light read, which doesn’t require a big attention span and isn’t trying to be anything it’s not.
While I wasn’t overly impressed, I think I wasn’t in the right mood for it, or maybe I grew out of it (it’s a good “adult” book for teenagers). I can appreciate why it’s an enjoyable read, and a chick lit murder mystery is good escapist fun.
While I wasn’t overly impressed, I think I wasn’t in the right mood for it, or maybe I grew out of it (it’s a good “adult” book for teenagers). I can appreciate why it’s an enjoyable read, and a chick lit murder mystery is good escapist fun.