I've been in a mood lately that consists of alternating between romance and suspense novels. It's like I want to read something dark and exciting, but then I need something light and fluffy to cleanse my palate. My library loan log for my e-reader is just full of alternating romance and suspense. I'm still working on my nonfiction hard copy book Quiet (which is super amazing, just taking me forever to read), but I'm starting to feel like my reading pattern is a little stale. After I clean out my current lists of read, I'm hoping to make an effor to try some other genres out for a little bit.
My Review:
This was just an okay book. It's nothing major and didn't really leave me with much of an impression beyond my connection with the main character. Basically Katherine loses her job and meets Kit in the same day. They do not hit it off to say the least, but there's an undeniable attraction. Katherine decides to make some big life changes and needs Kit's help to get things started. The book has the classic back and forth banter that is really just covering up mutual attraction.
My favorite part of the book is the growth and development that Katherine goes through as she changes her life. She learns to have confidence in her own abilities and to just go for what she wants. She takes some big risks, but works hard to make them work in the end. I connected with Katherine as she spent years working for one career only to figure out it's not what she wants. I'm going through a similar time myself right now, and it's scary, frustrating, and I even feel guilty about it. At this point in my life, I shouldn't be changing my mind on a career. What was the point of the degrees, training, and experience, only to realize that maybe this isn't right for me? It was comforting to see Katherine go through a similar ordeal and come out ahead. Maybe there's hope for me too.
This book is an escape book if you want something light. It will keep you entertained without taxing your mind too much.
How Much Coffee Was Needed?
I didn't need any extra coffee with this book. I was able to stop and pick up whenever I needed to and didn't feel the urge to keep reading. This is a great book if you need some recovery time from your last book.
The Neighbor (Detective D.D. Warren #3) by Lisa Gardner
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