The Heir by Kiera Cass

The Heir by Kiera Cass
The Selection #4
Published by HarperTeen on May 5, 2015

Summary: "Princess Eadlyn has grown up hearing endless stories about how her mother and father met. Twenty years ago, America Singer entered the Selection and won the heart of Prince Maxon—and they lived happily ever after. Eadlyn has always found their fairy-tale story romantic, but she has no interest in trying to repeat it. If it were up to her, she'd put off marriage for as long as possible.

But a princess's life is never entirely her own, and Eadlyn can't escape her very own Selection—no matter how fervently she protests.

Eadlyn doesn't expect her story to end in romance. But as the competition begins, one entry may just capture Eadlyn's heart, showing her all the possibilities that lie in front of her . . . and proving that finding her own happily ever after isn't as impossible as she's always thought." --From Goodreads

I can't complain about this addition to the Selection series (even though I think it should have been its own separate series with three books, but that's just my opinion).  Eadlyn is a Princess, and has yet to be in love.  I honestly think she's afraid of getting hurt, so she keeps everyone (except her family) away from her.

Now, with provinces on the verge of rebellion (everyone is very unhappy) Eadlyn must go through a selection to distract everyone.  Only, she didn't expect to start liking some of the boys...

I have some favorites from the selection.  They all are different, and it will be interesting to see who Eadlyn ends up choosing.  And by the way??  The ending sucks!  HUGE cliffhanger.

Disclosure: I borrowed a copy from my local library.

99 Days by Katie Cotugno

99 Days by Katie Cotugno
Published by Balzer + Bray on April 21, 2015

Summary: "Day 1: Julia Donnelly eggs my house my first night back in Star Lake, and that’s how I know everyone still remembers everything—how I destroyed my relationship with Patrick the night everything happened with his brother, Gabe. How I wrecked their whole family. Now I’m serving out my summer like a jail sentence: Just ninety-nine days till I can leave for college, and be done.

Day 4: A nasty note on my windshield makes it clear Julia isn’t finished. I’m expecting a fight when someone taps me on the shoulder, but it’s just Gabe, home from college and actually happy to see me. “For what it’s worth, Molly Barlow,” he says, “I’m really glad you’re back.”

Day 12: Gabe got me to come to this party, and I’m actually having fun. I think he’s about to kiss me—and that’s when I see Patrick. My Patrick, who’s supposed to be clear across the country. My Patrick, who’s never going to forgive me." -- From Goodreads

There were so many messy feels in this book.  I loved it for that fact alone.  Molly is caught between two guys, and they just happen to be brothers.  Molly and Patrick are first loves.  Then Molly gets scouted to run track for a boarding school across the U.S.  That does Patrick and Molly's relationship no good, and she ends up sleeping with Gabe.  

Honestly, cheating is a huge part of this story, but it's not the entire story.  Yes, Molly does cheat, but ultimately most women are treated differently when it's found out that they cheat.  Even Gabe claims to be in the same position Molly is, much more "slut shaming" happens to Molly.

I loved this book for what it was.  The book told me that some relationships are messy.  It is important when to know that a relationship is completely broken, so you can start new.

Disclosure: I borrowed this book from my local library.

The Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan

The Red Pyramid

The Throne of Fire

The Serpent's Shadow

Synopsis for The Red Pyramid: "Since their mother's death, Carter and Sadie have become near strangers. While Sadie has lived with her grandparents in London, her brother has traveled the world with their father, the brilliant Egyptologist, Dr. Julius Kane. 

One night, Dr. Kane brings the siblings together for a "research experiment" at the British Museum, where he hopes to set things right for his family. Instead, he unleashes the Egyptian god Set, who banishes him to oblivion and forces the children to flee for their lives. 

Soon, Sadie and Carter discover that the gods of Egypt are waking, and the worst of them —Set— has his sights on the Kanes. To stop him, the siblings embark on a dangerous journey across the globe - a quest that brings them ever closer to the truth about their family and their links to a secret order that has existed since the time of the pharaohs." -- From Goodreads

Obviously this series is not as well known as Riordan's Percy Jackson series.  I think that is too bad because Carter and Sadie are entertaining.  I like how they interact with the Egyptian gods, using a lot of humor and humility at times.  Carter and Sadie have had to sacrifice a lot of things to save the world in each book.  

This is a good series to read while waiting for Riordan's next series to come out.  I know I'm excited for The Sword of Summer out October 6, 2015!

Disclosure: I borrowed all of these audiobooks from my local library.

The Secrets We Keep by Trisha Leaver

The Secrets We Keep by Trisha Leaver
Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) on April 28, 2015

Summary: "Ella and Maddy Lawton are identical twins. Ella has spent her high school years living in popular Maddy's shadows, but she has never been envious of Maddy. In fact, she's chosen the quiet, safe confines of her sketchbook over the constant battle for attention that has defined Maddy's world.

When—after a heated argument—Maddy and Ella get into a tragic accident that leaves her sister dead, Ella wakes up in the hospital surrounded by loved ones who believe she is Maddy. Feeling responsible for Maddy's death and everyone's grief, Ella makes a split-second decision to pretend to be Maddy. Soon, Ella realizes that Maddy's life was full of secrets. Caught in a web of lies, Ella is faced with two options—confess her deception or live her sister's life." -- From Goodreads

I can't even begin to describe this book.  It was totally predictable.   Maddy's secrets turned out to be fairly easy to guess.  Ella was very dense, almost like she wanted to only see her sister in the best light.

I wish the author would have gone into more detail about Maddy's best friend.  She was a very shallow character and could have benefited from more of a back story.

Disclosure: I borrowed this book from my local library.

Eden West by Pete Hautman

Eden West by Pete Hautman
Published by Candlewick Press on April 14, 2015

Summary: "Twelve square miles of paradise, surrounded by an eight-foot-high chain-link fence: this is Nodd, the land of the Grace. It is all Jacob knows. Beyond the fence lies the World, a wicked, terrible place, doomed to destruction. Only the Grace will be spared.

But something is rotten in paradise. A wolf invades Nodd, slaughtering the Grace's sheep. A new boy arrives from outside, and his scorn and disdain threaten to tarnish Jacob's contentment. Then, while patrolling the borders of Nodd, Jacob meets Lynna, a girl who tempts him to sample forbidden Worldly pleasures.

Jacob’s faith, his devotion, and his grip on reality are tested as his feelings for Lynna blossom into something greater and the End Days grow ever closer."  --From Goodreads

This book is really well done.  I like how it talks about the cult aspects of things, but also doesn't condemn them either.  People make choices (like Jacob's parents) and then others have to live with them.  This also goes in reverse as well, because Jacob makes a choice at the end of the book that everyone will have to live with.  

While the author doesn't come out and explicitly say it, there does seem to be some allegations of abuse within the cult.  I like how Hautman deals with the investigation by the outside world.

Overall, if you like realistic fiction that has to do with some religion or cults, you'll like this book.

Disclosure: I borrowed a copy from my local library.

The Wrong Side of Right by Jenn Marie Thorne

The Wrong Side of Right by Jenn Marie Thorne
Published by Dial on March 17, 2015

Summary: "Kate Quinn’s mom died last year, leaving Kate parentless and reeling. So when the unexpected shows up in her living room, Kate must confront another reality she never thought possible—or thought of at all. Kate does have a father. He’s a powerful politician. And he’s running for U.S. President. Suddenly, Kate’s moving in with a family she never knew she had, joining a campaign in support of a man she hardly knows, and falling for a rebellious boy who may not have the purest motives. This is Kate’s new life. But who is Kate? When what she truly believes flies in the face of the campaign’s talking points, she must decide. Does she turn to the family she barely knows, the boy she knows but doesn’t necessarily trust, or face a third, even scarier option?" --From Goodreads

I really appreciated how messy the relationships in this book were.  Kate's mother dies, and awhile after going to live with her aunt and uncle, finds out that her father is running for POTUS.  Which is a big deal.  She goes to live with her new family for the summer, helping her father out on his campaign.

Kate's relationship with her father is messy.  He didn't know she existed until a piece by The New York Times was published.  Supposedly he has this perfect family, and Kate does fit well into that mold.  The Wrong Side of Right also plays heavily into the theme of the book.  How do you know if something is right or wrong?  This is especially important when we think about our parents.  How do we know if they are wrong or right?

Andy was also a great male lead.  I loved that he was part of the plot, but did not become the entire plot.  There were other things going on that made this novel more than a romance novel.  If you're looking for a novel that would be a great contemporary novel, look no further!

Disclosure: I borrowed a copy from my local library.

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Published by Bloomsbury Children's on May 5, 2015

Summary: "When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a beast-like creature arrives to demand retribution for it. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she only knows about from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not an animal, but Tamlin—one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled their world.

As she dwells on his estate, her feelings for Tamlin transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie and warning she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But an ancient, wicked shadow grows over the faerie lands, and Feyre must find a way to stop it . . . or doom Tamlin—and his world—forever."

I wish I could give this book more than five stars.  I loved the premise of the book even before I read it (Sarah J. Maas wrote it, how could it be bad?!), and I was not disappointed.  There are too many things to gush about.  I love Feyre.  She's not willing to be run over by some arrogant faerie.  She also takes care of her family, and puts her own needs and wants second.  

Tamlin.  There were several times I needed to fan myself after reading certain passages.  He is gorgeous, brooding, and powerful.  Everything a High Lord should be.  

After reading this book, I am left with several questions.  How does Feyre's mother play into all this?  Why is the kingdom across the sea so special?  I can't wait for the next book to come out.

Disclosure: I received a digital galley of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

The Start of Me and You by Emery Lord

The Start of Me and You by Emery Lord
Published by Bloomsbury on March 31, 2015

Summary: "It’s been a year since it happened—when Paige Hancock’s first boyfriend died in an accident. After shutting out the world for two years, Paige is finally ready for a second chance at high school . . . and she has a plan. First: Get her old crush, Ryan Chase, to date her—the perfect way to convince everyone she’s back to normal. Next: Join a club—simple, it’s high school after all. But when Ryan’s sweet, nerdy cousin, Max, moves to town and recruits Paige for the Quiz Bowl team (of all things!) her perfect plan is thrown for a serious loop. Will Paige be able to face her fears and finally open herself up to the life she was meant to live?" -- From Goodreads

Can you imagine how awkward it would be if you got branded "the girl whose boyfriend died"?  Emery Lord gracefully tackles this sticky subject in The Start of Me and You.  

I really liked Paige.  She was finally coming back to life after her boyfriend died in a freak swimming accident.  Paige struggled with the pity that came with being "the girl whose boyfriend died".  She had only been together with her old boyfriend for about four months, and his death impacted her for far longer.  

And Max.  LOVED HIM.  Any boy that loves Firefly already owns a piece of my heart.  I also loved how Lord incorporated geeky things into the story.  Why don't girls already know that geeky boys make the best boyfriends?

Overall, this is a great contemporary story.  I loved Paige and Max's story.

Disclosure: I borrowed a copy of this book from my local library.

Reading Challenge Update- April

Unfortunately, my reading funk transitioned into April.  I only read a total of 8 books in April, which is about half of what I normally read in a given month.  I can blame the fact that Spring is finally here, right?

The Wrong Side of Right by Jenn Marie Thorne

The Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan

#2 Throne of Fire

I added 8 books to my Outdo Yourself Reading Challenge.  I'm about 40% done with this challenge.  If I keep up this pace, I'll be done with this challenge around the end of September.

Liars Inc. by Paula Stokes

The Start of Me and You by Emery Lord

Eden West by Pete Hautman

The Wrong Side of Right by Jenn Marie Thorne

How was April for you reading wise?  Read anything interesting?  Leave me a comment!

The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan

The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan
Published by Grand Central Publishing on April 7, 2015

Summary: "American Rebecca Porter was never one for fairy tales. Her twin sister, Lacey, has always been the romantic who fantasized about glamour and royalty, fame and fortune. Yet it's Bex who seeks adventure at Oxford and finds herself living down the hall from Prince Nicholas, Great Britain's future king. And when Bex can't resist falling for Nick, the person behind the prince, it propels her into a world she did not expect to inhabit, under a spotlight she is not prepared to face.

Dating Nick immerses Bex in ritzy society, dazzling ski trips, and dinners at Kensington Palace with him and his charming, troublesome brother, Freddie. But the relationship also comes with unimaginable baggage: hysterical tabloids, Nick's sparkling and far more suitable ex-girlfriends, and a royal family whose private life is much thornier and more tragic than anyone on the outside knows. The pressures are almost too much to bear, as Bex struggles to reconcile the man she loves with the monarch he's fated to become.

Now, on the eve of the wedding of the century, Bex is faced with whether everything she's sacrificed for love- her career, her home, her family, maybe even herself- will have been for nothing." --From Goodreads

I truly enjoyed this book.  I loved the way the story jumped in time a bit.  I also appreciated Bex's humor throughout the book, but especially when she and Nick start dating.  The lines that were drawn between Bex and Kate Middleton were especially apparent toward the middle of the story when Nick couldn't commit.

Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone who is slightly obsessed with the royals.  

Disclosure: I borrowed this book from my local library.

Hold Me by Susan Mallery

Hold Me by Susan Mallery
Fools Gold #16
Published by HQN Books on April 28, 2015

Summary: "Destiny Mills believes passion has its place—like in the lyrics of the country songs that made her parents famous. After a childhood full of drama and heartache, she wants a life that's calm. Safe. Everything that Kipling Gilmore isn't. Her temporary assignment with the Fool's Gold search and rescue team puts her in delicious proximity to the former world-class skier every day. Part of her aches to let go for once…the rest is terrified what'll happen if she does.

Though an accident ended his career, Kipling still lives for thrills—and a hot fling with a gorgeous redhead like Destiny would be a welcome diversion. Yet beneath his new coworker's cool facade is a woman who needs more than he's ever given. With her, he's ready to take the risk. But love, like skiing, is all about trust—and before you soar, you have to be willing to fall.

I love all of the Fool's Gold books, but Destiny and Kipling's story fell a little flat for me.  I think Destiny's backstory was the part of book that I had trouble with.  Her parents are famous, and she's a virgin who gets pregnant after having sex one time.  Sigh.  I hope the next book in this year's trilogy is has a better character.

Disclosure: I received a digital galley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Prison Meets Ghosts :: The Walls Around Us by Nova Ren Suma

The Walls Around Us by Nova Ren Suma
Published by Algonquin Young Readers on March 24, 2015

Summary: "On the outside, there’s Violet, an eighteen-year-old dancer days away from the life of her dreams when something threatens to expose the shocking truth of her achievement.

On the inside, within the walls of the Aurora Hills juvenile detention center, there’s Amber, locked up for so long she can’t imagine freedom.

Tying their two worlds together is Orianna, who holds the key to unlocking all the girls’ darkest mysteries . . .

What really happened on the night Orianna stepped between Violet and her tormentors? What really happened on two strange nights at Aurora Hills? Will Amber and Violet and Orianna ever get the justice they deserve—in this life or in another one?"

I don't even know what to say about this book.  It was a bit hard to get into the book.  For some reason (even after reading the front flap) I honestly didn't realize that the book had two narrators.  

The ending though.  I was shocked, and I had to read it a couple different times so I could fully understand the meaning.  I think that we needed one other major detail at the end of the book.  I liked the idea behind the ending, but I would have preferred that we have everything spelled out.

Disclosure: I borrowed a copy of this book from my local library.

Things We Know By Heart by Jessi Kirby

Things We Know by Heart by Jessi Kirby
Published by HarperTeen on April 21, 2015

Summary: "When Quinn Sullivan meets the recipient of her boyfriend’s donated heart, the two form an unexpected connection.

After Quinn loses her boyfriend, Trent, in an accident their junior year, she reaches out to the recipients of his donated organs in hopes of picking up the pieces of her now-unrecognizable life. She hears back from some of them, but the person who received Trent’s heart has remained silent. The essence of a person, she has always believed, is in the heart. If she finds Trent’s, then maybe she can have peace once and for all.

Risking everything in order to finally lay her memories to rest, Quinn goes outside the system to track down nineteen-year-old Colton Thomas—a guy whose life has been forever changed by this priceless gift. But what starts as an accidental run-in quickly develops into more, sparking an undeniable attraction. She doesn't want to give in to it—especially since he has no idea how they're connected—but their time together has made Quinn feel alive again. No matter how hard she’s falling for Colton, each beat of his heart reminds her of all she’s lost…and all that remains at stake."  -- From Goodreads

This book knocked me on my butt.  I knew that this book was going to be difficult to read for many reasons, but I was surprised at how potent Quinn's grief was.  I could feel her pain, and how paralyzed she becomes because she is unable to deal with her emotions after losing her boyfriend.  She does call herself "an eighteen-year-old widow".

I love reading books by Jessi Kirby.  Her characters come to life on the page.  Overall, I really liked this book.  I really liked Colton and Quinn, and how they grew together.  They were imperfect people who fit together perfectly.

Disclosure: I received a digital copy for a fair and honest review.

   If you're looking for a movie similar to this book, check out Return to Me. It's lovely!

Liars, Inc. by Paula Stokes

Liars, Inc. by Paula Stokes
Published by HarperTeen on March 24, 2015

Summary: "Max Cantrell has never been a big fan of the truth, so when the opportunity arises to sell forged permission slips and cover stories to his classmates, it sounds like a good way to make a little money and liven up a boring senior year. With the help of his friends Preston and Parvati, Max starts Liars, Inc. Suddenly everybody needs something and the cash starts pouring in. Who knew lying could be so lucrative?

When Preston wants his own cover story to go visit a girl he met online, Max doesn’t think twice about hooking him up. Until Preston never comes home. Then the evidence starts to pile up—terrifying clues that lead the cops to Preston’s body. Terrifying clues that point to Max as the murderer.

Can Max find the real killer before he goes to prison for a crime he didn’t commit?" --From Goodreads

Liars Inc. is a pretty good mystery.  I thought the author did really well laying out the mystery for the reader, even if the pieces of the puzzle were a little too easy to put together.  There were a few "red herrings" but their motives were not as strong as the actual killer.

Max, Parvati, and Preston's relationships with each other are a bit weird.  Honestly, I could have done with less of their love triangle crap.  When the story involved the FBI, it seemed like Max wasn't in enough trouble.

Overall, this book was an entertaining mystery.  It brought me out of my reading slump.

Disclosure: I borrowed a copy from my local library.

Shelter in a Soldier's Arms by Susan Mallery

Shelter in a Soldier's Arms by Susan Mallery
Published by Silhouette on June 1, 2001

Summary: "When Jeff Ritter offered Ashley Churchill shelter, the struggling single mom longed to lean on his broad shoulders. And though she accepted a job as his housekeeper, Ashley was determined to make her own happiness, without the heartbreak of loving a man. No matter how tempting that man was....

It was Jeff's nature to protect, but his heart was off-limits -- even to the woman and child he came home to each night. For life had made Jeff a hardened soldier, not a man to love. And despite the hope he saw shining in Ashley's eyes, Jeff didn't dare dream she could truly be his."

I liked this book.  I felt it was a good romance, and I liked how it dealt with Jeff's PTSD.  Standard romance fare, but I truly enjoy Susan Mallery's Fool's Gold series much better.

Disclosure: I borrowed the book from my local library.

As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust by Alan Bradley

As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust by Alan Bradley
Flavia de Luce #6
Published by Delacorte Press on January 6, 2015

Summary: "Hard on the heels of the return of her mother’s body from the frozen reaches of the Himalayas, Flavia, for her indiscretions, is banished from her home at Buckshaw and shipped across the ocean to Miss Bodycote’s Female Academy in Toronto, her mother’s alma mater, there to be inducted into a mysterious organization known as the Nide.

No sooner does she arrive, however, than a body comes crashing down out of the chimney and into her room, setting off a series of investigations into mysterious disappearances of girls from the school." -- From Goodreads

I loved this book.  It was full of surprises!  Flavia travels to Canada and arrives at an all-girls boarding school.  Where she learns spy things.  I was a bit disappointed that Bradley didn't delve into Flavia's schooling/ spy school a bit more.  I'm still a little confused to what exactly she's going to be doing.  

Overall, I think this was probably my favorite Flavia mystery to date.  The revolving cast of characters makes this story highly entertaining.  I wish Flavia would have stayed in Canada longer, and now I'm especially excited to learn where Flavia is going to go next.

Disclosure: I borrowed a copy of the audiobook from my local library.

The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches by Alan Bradley

The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches by Alan Bradley
Flavia de Luce #6
Published by Delacorte Press on January 14, 2014

Summary: "On a spring morning in 1951, eleven-year-old chemist and aspiring detective Flavia de Luce gathers with her family at the railway station, awaiting the return of her long-lost mother, Harriet. Yet upon the train's arrival in the English village of Bishop's Lacey, Flavia is approached by a tall stranger who whispers a cryptic message into her ear.

Moments later, he is dead, mysteriously pushed under the train by someone in the crowd...

Who was this man, what did his words mean, and why were they intended for Flavia? Back home at Buckshaw, the de Luces' crumbling estate, Flavia puts her sleuthing skills to the test.

Following a trail of clues sparked by the discovery of a reel of film stashed away in the attic, she unravels the deepest secrets of the de Luce clan, involving none other than Winston Churchill himself." -- From Goodreads

I love any and all Flavia de Luce mysteries.  While I loved this book, I definitely had some issues with it.  Luckily, they weren't major enough to rate it less than five stars.  This book is definitely a major turning point for Flavia.  Flavia must accept the terms of her mother's homecoming, and she has to grow up.  

Bradley's mystery in this book is less in the forefront.  I didn't exactly like this, but I accepted that this was the way that Bradley chose for Flavia to grow as a character.  I was excited for the ending of this book (spy school??), and I can't wait for Flavia's next adventures.

Disclosure: I borrowed the audiobook from my local library. 

The Platypus Police Squad by Jarrett Krosoczka

Platypus Police Squad by Jarrett Krosoczka

#1 The Frog Who Croaked 

#2 The Ostrich Conspiracy

Published by Walden Pond Press

I thought these books were adorable.  I love Jarrett Krosoczka (Lunch Lady!!) and was excited to read this first middle-grade books.  I thought the books were well done, and I think kids of all ages will be excited to read them.  I listened to the audiobooks narrated by Johnny Heller, and I think I'm hooked.  He sounded like a real old school detective.  

Disclosure: I downloaded the audiobooks through my library's digital media catalog.

Miss Mayhem by Rachel Hawkins

Miss Mayhem by Rachel Hawkins
Rebel Belle #2
Published by Putnam Juvenile on April 7, 2015

Summary: "Life is almost back to normal for Harper Price. The Ephors have been silent after their deadly attack at Cotillion months ago, and best friend Bee has returned after a mysterious disappearance. Now Harper can return her focus to the important things in life: school, canoodling with David, her nemesis-turned-ward-slash-boyfie, and even competing in the Miss Pine Grove pageant.

Unfortunately, supernatural chores are never done. The Ephors have decided they’d rather train David than kill him. The catch: Harper has to come along for the ride, but she can’t stay David’s Paladin unless she undergoes an ancient trial that will either kill her . . . or connect her to David for life."  -- From Goodreads

I love the characters from this series!  They feel so Southern, you're just waiting for them to say "ya'll" or something similar.  Harper is the classic Type-A control freak, who thinks she knows what everyone's best interests are.  In this book, things change when everyone has a different plan of action for "what's best".  Harper is also thrown into a Paladin trial, and if she fails it will end with her death.  The trials weren't really that dangerous, and that aspect was ended before it really began.  

Overall, this was a good, solid book for the Rebel Belle series.  It was a typical second novel, which left the readers with a lot more questions than answers.  There is no official word about a third book yet, but I hope there will be to tie up some of the loose threads.

Disclosure: I received a digital galley of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Rebel Belle series

Rebel Belle

Miss Mayhem

Confessions: The Paris Mysteries by James Patterson

Confessions: The Paris Mysteries by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
Confessions #3
Published by Little, Brown and Company on October 6, 2014

Summary: "The City of Lights sets the stage for romance, drama and intrigue in the latest Confessions novel from the world's bestselling mystery writer!

After investigating multiple homicides and her family's decades-old skeletons in the closet, Tandy Angel is finally reunited with her lost love in Paris. But as he grows increasingly distant, Tandy is confronted with disturbing questions about him, as well as what really happened to her long-dead sister. With no way to tell anymore who in her life she can trust, how will Tandy ever get to the bottom of the countless secrets her parents kept from her? James Patterson leads this brilliant teenage detective through Paris on a trail of lies years in the making, with shocking revelations around every corner." -- From Goodreads

I really struggled with this book.  I truly like this series, but Tandy seemed very whiny in this book to me.  She has a hard time trusting anyone, and with good reason.  I think the problem this book had was that there were too many "explosive" parts, so they all fell flat.   I will be finishing the rest of this series because I do want to know how it ends.

Disclosure: I borrowed the audiobook from my local library.