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wendythegeekgoddess's review against another edition
4.0
Heather Wells is at it again when her freeloading ex-con father is finally moving out, her burning love for her landlord and (sometimes) partner Cooper Cartwright still takes effect event though she is a completely different relationship, and her boss is murdered in his office. With lots of suspects as to who did it (lets just say her boss wasn't the most loveable person), Heather can't help but try to find out who did it.
This book makes up for the previous one (not TO much Jorden, so the story wasn't ruined), it's funny, enjoyable, and the characters are so entertaining, its a very stunning conclusion to the Heather Wells conclusion. Recommended to girls who love chick literature with a bit of mystery. Rating: 15 and over because of sensual references and foul language.
If you liked this, you'll like: Queen of Babble By: Meg Cabot, Boy Meets Girl By: Meg Cabot
This book makes up for the previous one (not TO much Jorden, so the story wasn't ruined), it's funny, enjoyable, and the characters are so entertaining, its a very stunning conclusion to the Heather Wells conclusion. Recommended to girls who love chick literature with a bit of mystery. Rating: 15 and over because of sensual references and foul language.
If you liked this, you'll like: Queen of Babble By: Meg Cabot, Boy Meets Girl By: Meg Cabot
meag116's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jsc55's review against another edition
4.0
i liked this one the best of the three in the series. i was laughing out loud for most of it!
prog51's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
sarahrheawerner's review against another edition
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 against another edition
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 against another edition
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 against another edition
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.