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brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
2.0
There were some entertaining moments, but mostly I just wasn't feeling it, especially the romance. And the author is just not good at adding in details to set the scene. In more than one scene we were treated to every song that was playing on the radio. Quotes like:
"I couldn't make out any individuals words over 'Santa Baby,' which played on the speakers."
"David Bowie and Bing Crosby softly sang 'Little Drummer Boy' as we waited to see what Matyas would say."
"The lights above the bar blinked in tune to George Michael's 'Last Christmas'.
This was all in one scene, and it happened more than once in the book.
But the absolute worst was "The kitchen filled with the sounds of my noisy mastication." Are you kidding me with this? This author sure knows how to take the reader out of the story when she's trying to set the scene. It all just felt so forced. It's been a long time since I read the earlier books in this series. They could have all been like this, but I just wasn't as annoyed by it. I see there's one more in the series, but I don't think I'll be reading it.
"I couldn't make out any individuals words over 'Santa Baby,' which played on the speakers."
"David Bowie and Bing Crosby softly sang 'Little Drummer Boy' as we waited to see what Matyas would say."
"The lights above the bar blinked in tune to George Michael's 'Last Christmas'.
This was all in one scene, and it happened more than once in the book.
But the absolute worst was "The kitchen filled with the sounds of my noisy mastication." Are you kidding me with this? This author sure knows how to take the reader out of the story when she's trying to set the scene. It all just felt so forced. It's been a long time since I read the earlier books in this series. They could have all been like this, but I just wasn't as annoyed by it. I see there's one more in the series, but I don't think I'll be reading it.
naerwen17's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
treparker73's review against another edition
3.0
This series ended well in my mine...yet, if there is another book --I know I am done.
cheesygiraffe's review against another edition
3.0
It was okay and I thought they'd never get married. Interesting that she can call on Goddesses so easily. She isn't very bright and she's kinda selfish.
bibliofiendlm's review against another edition
4.0
Again, love the audiobook narrator. This particular installment of the series was well done and at times hilarious.
berls's review against another edition
4.0
Another fun one! This was the Meet The Parents episode of Garnet's story, complete with beginning with Sebastián meeting her parents and his once dead, now vampire / zombie (Vambie?) coming into the restaurant, making a huge scene, and cursing Garnet.
From that great start - for the book, not Garnet and Sébastien - Everything that could go wrong leading up to a wedding, especially a supernatural one, goes wrong. And it was so fun to watch Garnet try to handle it! I laughed, got pretty angry, and laughed some more. Loved meeting Garnet's parents - they are a hoot! One development disappointed me at first, but it worked out fairly well and I think it will be a great development long term. Looking forward to reading the next one - I will continue to listen since it's the amazing Amanda Ronconi.
From that great start - for the book, not Garnet and Sébastien - Everything that could go wrong leading up to a wedding, especially a supernatural one, goes wrong. And it was so fun to watch Garnet try to handle it! I laughed, got pretty angry, and laughed some more. Loved meeting Garnet's parents - they are a hoot! One development disappointed me at first, but it worked out fairly well and I think it will be a great development long term. Looking forward to reading the next one - I will continue to listen since it's the amazing Amanda Ronconi.
hellloo_darling's review against another edition
3.0
love Garnet!!!!! But this book was a filler in the series.
ladyozma's review against another edition
5.0
Just when you think a wedding can't get any more insane... throw in a vambie, a curse, and Vatican witch hunters! WOOHOO! I loved the latest installment of the Garnet series!
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