Debbie's Spurts
Just an avid reader. Mostly SF/Fantasy, some hobbies, paranormal, urban fantasy and lighter, fluffier things.
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Review of "New Money" (Savannah Morgan #1)
Well, mixed feelings on this one. I liked the premise and the initially sympathetic heroine well enough, but could have been a lot funnier with more potential.
I also didn't realize it had a sequel when I checked it out of the library. The sequel sounds like fills in more of the story, including her seeking answers about her father's dand the eath (not a spoiler, book opens with her getting her inheritance).
Whiff of a love triangle (which I seldom enjoy) that was fortunately quickly resolved. A little too easily resolved as one love interest became the saintly underdog and the other the snobby class-ist douchebag.
It would have gotten another star if hadn't used some disliked tropes like slut shaming the BFF, a lesbian character dressing in combat boots with bad makeup, etc. I have DNF'ed other books for less.
My rating was likely influenced because I generally like the rags-to-riches and Cinderalla type of stories.
The writing and editing were fine, but despite being mainstream published the story itself reminded me of many self published works. I think because flow wasn't great -- seemed improbable (or un-researched) in places and very stream of consciousness reality in others.
I do want to know what's next. But not enough to pay current basically hardcover price if doesn't come to my library or drop to normal paperback price range.
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